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Culture

Ariana Grande’s ‘thank u, next’ is the queer break-up track we need

Ariana Grande’s ‘thank u, next’ is the queer break-up track we need

How the hit song embraces the LGBTQ2 tradition of gratitude for our exes

By Andi Schwartz • March 4, 2019 at 2:41 pm EDT
Power

Melting the ice around #MeToo stories in the queer community

Melting the ice around #MeToo stories in the queer community

Queer community doesn’t lack for discourse around sexual abuse. Yet for all of our talk, not much seems to have significantly changed—there are still victims, and there are still abusers.

By Kai Cheng Thom • February 26, 2019 at 1:50 pm EDT
Culture

The 2019 Oscars: So, how queer were they?

The 2019 Oscars: So, how queer were they?

Even with a Lady Gaga performance and several queer-adjacent films, the awards weren’t queer enough for us

By Kevin O’Keeffe • February 25, 2019 at 2:56 pm EDT
Xtra Weekly

Xtra Weekly: Jussie Smollett allegedly staged attack

Xtra Weekly: Jussie Smollett allegedly staged attack

The Empire actor faces a felony charge, and other LGBTQ2 content from Xtra and around the world. Here’s your Xtra Weekly, Feb 22.

By Arvin Joaquin • February 22, 2019 at 2:05 pm EDT
Love & Sex

13 LGBTQ2 heroes we’re crushing on this month

13 LGBTQ2 heroes we’re crushing on this month

In honour of Pink Triangle Day and Valentine’s, let’s share some queer love

By Arvin Joaquin, Erica Lenti • February 14, 2019 at 12:47 pm EDT
The L Word

Nine questions we demand answers for in the L Word reboot

Nine questions we demand answers for in the L Word reboot

Is everyone over Shane yet?

By Erica Lenti • February 1, 2019 at 11:28 am EDT
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Opinion

Why do Canadian conservatives love to pick on trans people?

Why do Canadian conservatives love to pick on trans people?

As it becomes less acceptable for conservative politicians to express anti-woman and anti-gay hatred, trans people have become their new targets

By Alex V Green • January 30, 2019 at 10:46 am EDT
Bisexuality

Embracing bisexuality with Rosa Diaz

Embracing bisexuality with Rosa Diaz

Diaz’s storyline reminded me that my sexuality is valid and my love is authentic

By Andrea Josic • January 18, 2019 at 3:50 pm EDT
Opinion

Grindr shuts down LGBTQ2 publication Into

Grindr shuts down LGBTQ2 publication Into

Why it’s a loss for queer media and communities

By Arvin Joaquin • January 17, 2019 at 12:40 pm EDT
Culture

Eight LGBTQ2 movies and TV shows to look out for in 2019

Eight LGBTQ2 movies and TV shows to look out for in 2019

Praise queer gods for better representation!

By Arvin Joaquin • January 10, 2019 at 4:48 pm EDT
Year in Review

Xtra’s queer year in review

Xtra’s queer year in review

We hope you were buckled in, because 2018 was a bumpy and beautiful ride

By Arvin Joaquin, Eternity Martis, Rachel Giese • December 21, 2018 at 4:17 pm EDT
Analysis

Ellen DeGeneres and the niceness trap

Ellen DeGeneres and the niceness trap

The queer comedian charmed straight America — but admits in her new comedy special that fame and acceptance came at a cost

By Stéphanie Verge • December 21, 2018 at 1:14 pm EDT
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Podcasts

Xtra’s six queerest pop culture moments of 2018

Xtra’s six queerest pop culture moments of 2018

Praise lesbian Jesus, it’s been one really gay year

By Xtra Staff • December 20, 2018 at 3:39 pm EDT
Love Like Mine

How my bisexual big sister blazed a path for me

How my bisexual big sister blazed a path for me

We have two queer identities, but share one sibling bond

By Hannah Moskowitz • December 18, 2018 at 1:50 pm EDT
Parenting

I’m married to a man — and queerer than ever

I’m married to a man — and queerer than ever

My sexual orientation is more than just who shares my bed

By Brianna Sharpe • December 13, 2018 at 4:55 pm EDT
People Like Me

Coming out with Ellen DeGeneres

Coming out with Ellen DeGeneres

I found my own courage when Ellen Morgan came out as gay

By Lindsay Curtis • November 30, 2018 at 1:55 pm EDT
People Like Me

Finding my place with Fun Home

Finding my place with Fun Home

I had been looking for someone like me for years

By Melanie Woods • November 28, 2018 at 10:53 am EDT
HIV/AIDS

22 iconic pop culture moments that changed the world’s perception of HIV/AIDS

22 iconic pop culture moments that changed the world’s perception of HIV/AIDS
By Natalie Wee • November 26, 2018 at 6:01 pm EDT
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