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The Xtra Long Read

The many eras of the AIDS Committee of Toronto—including its final bow

The many eras of the AIDS Committee of Toronto—including its final bow

As Canada’s oldest AIDS organization closes its doors after more than four decades, Xtra dives deep into its community history and why it’s come to an end

By Kevin Hurren • March 5, 2026 at 1:39 pm EDT
Inside Xtra

Maia Kobabe to guest edit series of original comics about LGBTQ2S+ censorship

Maia Kobabe to guest edit series of original comics about LGBTQ2S+ censorship

“This series seeks to counter suppression with a joyful, unruly, fierce collection of comics highlighting and celebrating the perseverance of storytelling under fire,” says Kobabe

By Xtra Staff • March 3, 2026 at 12:01 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18, Episode 9 recap: Bring it to the ball, Fannie

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18, Episode 9 recap: Bring it to the ball, Fannie

Did RuPaul spend his off-season seeing “CATS: The Jellicle Ball”?

By Kevin O'Keeffe • March 2, 2026 at 9:14 am EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18, Episode 8 recap: I came here for Snatch

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18, Episode 8 recap: I came here for Snatch

A “Love Island” take on Snatch Game of Love freshens up the game, and gets great results

By Kevin O'Keeffe • February 23, 2026 at 10:35 am EDT
Politics

Gavin Newsom is the wrong choice—for trans people and for Democrats

Gavin Newsom is the wrong choice—for trans people and for Democrats

The California governor’s backpedaling on trans rights represents a grim shift, two years out from the first presidential primaries

By Katelyn Burns • February 19, 2026 at 5:32 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18, Episode 7 recap: Getting political

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18, Episode 7 recap: Getting political

And just like that, the competition has been turned on its head

By Kevin O'Keeffe • February 17, 2026 at 10:42 am EDT
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TV & Film

‘Pillion’ shows that gay biker doms have feelings too

‘Pillion’ shows that gay biker doms have feelings too

The Alexander Skarsgård-led BDSM romance asks a big question: Can real love be found in such a skewed power dynamic?

By Aykeh • February 12, 2026 at 1:05 pm EDT
On the Clock

Queer farmers are growing better futures

Queer farmers are growing better futures

For generations, LGBTQ2S+ people fled rural areas. Now, they’re putting down roots, farming with a focus on community and the environment

By Ghazal Azizi • February 10, 2026 at 3:07 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18, Episode 6 power ranking: Rate-a-Queen’s conclusion

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18, Episode 6 power ranking: Rate-a-Queen’s conclusion

Another queen secures her first maxi-challenge win, while two duke it out in the Lip Sync for Your Life

By Kevin O'Keeffe • February 9, 2026 at 12:51 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18, Episode 6 recap: Mother knows best

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18, Episode 6 recap: Mother knows best

Athena Dion’s strategic savvy pays off for her in a big way

By Kevin O'Keeffe • February 9, 2026 at 11:48 am EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18, Episode 5 power ranking: The first heat

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18, Episode 5 power ranking: The first heat

We’re at the intermission of the talent show—how did the first six queens fare?

By Kevin O'Keeffe • February 2, 2026 at 10:27 am EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18, Episode 5 recap: Survival of the draggiest

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18, Episode 5 recap: Survival of the draggiest

Rate-a-Queen returns, and brings with it some strong attempts at strategic gameplay

By Kevin O'Keeffe • February 2, 2026 at 10:23 am EDT
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Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18, Episode 4 power ranking: In fashion, you’re either in or you’re out

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18, Episode 4 power ranking: In fashion, you’re either in or you’re out

The show basically hands us a power ranking this week, but there’s still much to discuss

By Kevin O'Keeffe • January 26, 2026 at 10:56 am EDT
TV & Film

7 of the best gay sex scenes in film and TV

7 of the best gay sex scenes in film and TV

“Heated Rivalry” has sparked new conversation around queer sex onscreen. But film and TV history is full of plenty of other steamy encounters

By Xtra Staff • January 22, 2026 at 2:25 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18, Episode 3 recap: RDR Live again and again

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18, Episode 3 recap: RDR Live again and again

Back by unpopular demand, it’s RDR Live!

By Kevin O'Keeffe • January 19, 2026 at 9:28 am EDT
Politics

‘Democracy is a fraud’: Prolife Alberta party head identified as traditionalist Catholic writer, podcaster

‘Democracy is a fraud’: Prolife Alberta party head identified as traditionalist Catholic writer, podcaster

Murray Ruhl’s alternate life online gives an unfiltered look at the religious right’s anti-democratic aspirations

By Brett McKay • January 14, 2026 at 9:00 am EDT
Politics

Renee Nicole Good’s queerness isn’t an aside—it’s a key part of her story

Renee Nicole Good’s queerness isn’t an aside—it’s a key part of her story

We can’t ignore the misogyny and homophobia baked into Good’s killing—and erasing her wife does just that

By Katelyn Burns • January 13, 2026 at 6:06 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 6, Episode 8 power ranking: Who will win?

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 6, Episode 8 power ranking: Who will win?

It’s time to make our prediction as to who will be Canada’s Next Drag Superstar

By Kevin O'Keeffe • January 9, 2026 at 2:20 pm EDT
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