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The sweet radicalism of Mr. Dressup, the Canadian Mister Rogers
REVIEW: Beloved kids show had a surprising queer heart
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The stories behind our queerest tattoos
From pop culture tributes to “faggy Jesus,” Xtra staff share some of our gayest tats
Mashed-up historical romance from Lex Croucher, ‘Yesterqueers’ on TikTok and musicians Kaien Cruz and Moe Reen top our calendar this week
Plus national treasure Walter Borden is onstage in Toronto
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 5, Episode 2 recap: Designing women (British edition)
An early design challenge gives the fashionable queens a chance to show their stuff
Meet D’Arcy Drollinger, the world’s first Drag Laureate
The playwright, filmmaker, performer and now business leader discusses how he is shining a light for those less privileged
The queer euphoria of tattooing
Queerness in so many ways is about self-determination. As we explore in our new series, “Queer Ink,” so are tattoos
James Frankie Thomas’s ‘Idlewild’ surfaces the intense agony of not getting to be gay
REVIEW: This thrilling debut is a rare exploration of gay trans manhood
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 5 premiere recap: Fifth time’s the charm
It’s time to meet the 10 new cast members of “RuPaul’s Drag Race UK”—but who’s that in the background?
Surrogacy laws are the next target of the anti-trans coalition
Criminalizing growing queer families is yet another attack on LGBTQ2S+ rights and on bodily autonomy
Rachel Pollack’s vision of spirituality may be her greatest accomplishment
Tarot legend and comics writer Rachel Pollack’s legacy is epic
How C-18 is impacting Canadian news
Indie news outlets are caught in the middle of a fight between giant corporations, legacy media and the Canadian government
The so-called ‘parental rights’ movement is about control, not personal freedoms
OPINION: Canadians should be vigilant against growing anti-trans backlash
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Comedian Jes Tom on the art of being horny online
They bring their Elliot Page–presented show “Less Lonely” to Just For Laughs Toronto later this month
The case for digital minimalism—even for the gays who love excess
ANALYSIS: Digital minimalism is more than a time-management tool; it’s a whole new mindset. How might this approach to technology benefit queer users in particular?
‘Fair Play’ is the thorough reflection on the trans sport ‘debate’ we need
Sports writer Katie Barnes’s debut book is a must-read deep dive into trans inclusion in sport
A young boy blossoms in the desert in ‘Frybread Face and Me’ at TIFF
REVIEW: Director Billy Luther’s feature debut is an absolutely charming coming-of-age story set in the Navajo Nation of Arizona
A gringo’s guide to ‘Drag Race México’
Ahead of this week’s finale, we get the inside scoop on the debut season’s best lewks, the judges’ “riggory” and the queens’ surprising lack of drama
This month’s new music round-up includes ethereal folk from Sufjan Stevens and a pop debut from jaboukie
Plus storytelling country from Nora Kelly Band, and more
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