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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
Identity

‘Gender ideology,’ the new anti-LGBTQ2S+ buzzword, explained

‘Gender ideology,’ the new anti-LGBTQ2S+ buzzword, explained

Experts weigh in on what the term tells us about the goals, language and future of the global anti-trans movement 

By Tobin Ng • March 26, 2024 at 1:47 pm EDT
Rainbow Rewind 2023

A special edition year-end Xword, inspired by Xtra stories from 2023

A special edition year-end Xword, inspired by Xtra stories from 2023
By Ada Nicolle • December 11, 2023 at 9:54 am EDT
Xword

Everyone is talking ’bout the new Xword, ‘Remarkable Finds’ (themed)

Everyone is talking ’bout the new Xword, ‘Remarkable Finds’ (themed)
By Ada Nicolle • September 1, 2023 at 1:30 am EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 8’ Episode 10 recap: The ‘L’ Word

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 8’ Episode 10 recap: The ‘L’ Word

This season’s makeover challenge provides us our top two—but what comes next?

By Kevin O’Keeffe • July 8, 2023 at 10:26 am EDT
Xword

Get raunchy with our latest Xword: ‘I’m Good Either Way’ (themed)

Get raunchy with our latest Xword: ‘I’m Good Either Way’ (themed)
By Ada Nicolle • April 1, 2023 at 1:00 am EDT
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Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 15, Episode 12 recap: And now, a word from Luxx Noir London

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 15, Episode 12 recap: And now, a word from Luxx Noir London

In an episode already stacked with greatness, a monologue becomes the centrepiece

By Kevin O’Keeffe • March 19, 2023 at 7:16 pm EDT
Xword

Abandon the binary with our latest Xword: ‘What Do You Say?’ (themeless)

Abandon the binary with our latest Xword: ‘What Do You Say?’ (themeless)
By Ada Nicolle • March 1, 2023 at 1:00 am EDT
Xword

Solve to your heart’s content: the new Xword is ‘Love and Longing’ (themeless)

Solve to your heart’s content: the new Xword is ‘Love and Longing’ (themeless)
By Ada Nicolle • February 1, 2023 at 1:00 am EDT
Xword

Start the new year with some poly puzzle play: the newest Xword is ‘Try Anything’ (themeless)

Start the new year with some poly puzzle play: the newest Xword is ‘Try Anything’ (themeless)
By Ada Nicolle • January 1, 2023 at 1:01 am EDT
Xword

The queer wordplay worth living by: ‘Lead with your Heart’ (themed)

The queer wordplay worth living by: ‘Lead with your Heart’ (themed)
By Ada Nicolle • December 14, 2022 at 10:38 am EDT
Xword

Our queer puzzle fun debuts: go nuts, it’s ‘Welcome to Xword’ (themeless)

Our queer puzzle fun debuts: go nuts, it’s ‘Welcome to Xword’ (themeless)
By Ada Nicolle • December 14, 2022 at 10:30 am EDT
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Inside Xtra

Meet Xtra’s new crossword constructor Ada Nicolle

Meet Xtra’s new crossword constructor Ada Nicolle

The young trans puzzle writer and editor has carved out an unusual—and rare—career

By Gordon Bowness • December 14, 2022 at 5:10 am EDT
The Buzz

Fans have some ideas for the next ‘Drag Race’ spoken word lip sync

Fans have some ideas for the next ‘Drag Race’ spoken word lip sync

Plus Lea Michele replaces Beanie Feldstein, and queer former Disney stars are making a horror movie

By Mel Woods • July 12, 2022 at 12:50 pm EDT
Ask Kai: Advice for the Apocalypse

I think my friend is misusing words like ‘accountability’ and ‘harm.’ What should I do?

I think my friend is misusing words like ‘accountability’ and ‘harm.’ What should I do?

Kai advises a reader who wants to honour her friend’s boundaries—without sacrificing her own

By Kai Cheng Thom • May 24, 2022 at 1:59 pm EDT
TV & Film

The gospel of ‘Legendary’: How the ballroom series keeps spreading the good word

The gospel of ‘Legendary’: How the ballroom series keeps spreading the good word

Leiomy Maldonado, Keke Palmer and more take us behind the scenes of Season 3

By Cameron Scheetz • May 18, 2022 at 1:24 pm EDT
Culture

Dear celebs, tweeting the word ‘gay’ isn’t radical

Dear celebs, tweeting the word ‘gay’ isn’t radical

OPINION: Florida’s homophobic “Don’t Say Gay Bill” won’t be fought by tweeting the word “gay”

By Mel Woods • March 11, 2022 at 2:32 pm EDT
Culture

Meet the creator behind Queerdle, the gay ‘yassification of Wordle’

Meet the creator behind Queerdle, the gay ‘yassification of Wordle’

How an LGBTQ2S+ word game is spreading queer joy around the world

By J.E. Reich • February 10, 2022 at 2:32 pm EDT
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