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Books

Poet jaye simpson isn’t interested in being relatable. Maybe that makes them even more relatable

Poet jaye simpson isn’t interested in being relatable. Maybe that makes them even more relatable

The Two-Spirit Oji-Cree Saulteaux writer’s debut collection was nominated for three literary awards

By Jas Morgan • June 21, 2021 at 10:11 am EDT
Relationships

The amazing aunties and uncles of Desi Rainbow

The amazing aunties and uncles of Desi Rainbow

Why this support network for South Asian families took off last year during the pandemic

By Krishna Rau • June 18, 2021 at 9:07 am EDT
TV & Film

How much longer will straight white women be our queer superhero stand-ins?

How much longer will straight white women be our queer superhero stand-ins?

Marvel and DC need to do more than offer us blockbusters with female leads who are symbolically marginalized

By Aviva Dove-Viebahn • June 18, 2021 at 8:00 am EDT
The Xtra Long Read

Inside Canada’s chronically underfunded trans-affirming clinics

Inside Canada’s chronically underfunded trans-affirming clinics

Despite more outward support for the community, legal protections and greater visibility, trans and other LGBTQ2S+ care isn’t being prioritized in the country. And when it is, financial barriers abound

By Sarah Ratchford • June 16, 2021 at 10:40 am EDT
Music

After years in the closet, country singer Brooke Eden lets her truth shine through her music

After years in the closet, country singer Brooke Eden lets her truth shine through her music

Industry people told her: “If you want to keep your career, you have to keep this quiet” 

By Jesse Locke • June 16, 2021 at 9:00 am EDT
Books

6 queer YA comics for kids and adults alike

6 queer YA comics for kids and adults alike

From classics like “Nimona” to a queer adaptation of “Little Women”

By Mel Woods • June 15, 2021 at 3:13 pm EDT
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Identity

What’s so good about being natural?

What’s so good about being natural?

By arguing against allegations of trans unnaturalness with proof of our naturalness, we’re agreeing with our vilifiers’ idea that being natural is somehow significant in the first place

By Nour Abi-Nakhoul • June 11, 2021 at 11:31 am EDT
TV & Film

Meet Evie Macdonald. At 13, she took TV by storm and became national figure in trans activism

Meet Evie Macdonald. At 13, she took TV by storm and became national figure in trans activism

The star of “First Day” has called out Australia’s prime minister

By V.S. Wells • June 11, 2021 at 9:20 am EDT
Xtra Weekly

Topline: Celebrating LGBTQ2S+ Indigenous futures for National Indigenous History Month

Topline: Celebrating LGBTQ2S+ Indigenous futures for National Indigenous History Month

June honours both queer and Indigenous communities—and to celebrate, here’s some amazing Indigenous LGBTQ2S+ creators and artists who inspire us

By Rachel Giese • June 10, 2021 at 1:43 pm EDT
Tik Talk

TikTokers are hilariously skewering corporate Pride

TikTokers are hilariously skewering corporate Pride

These takedowns of companies that are sharing Pride messages without actually doing the work are *chef’s kiss*

By Mel Woods • June 8, 2021 at 11:50 am EDT
Queer Culture Catch-Up

When queer love comes a-calling, here’s why you need to answer

When queer love comes a-calling, here’s why you need to answer

Our recommendations for what’s happening for the first half of Pride month, beginning June 3

By S. Bear Bergman • June 3, 2021 at 10:14 am EDT
Xtra Weekly

Topline: Looking back at the AIDS crisis’s beginnings as we (hopefully) end the COVID-19 crisis

Topline: Looking back at the AIDS crisis’s beginnings as we (hopefully) end the COVID-19 crisis

Forty years after the first report about AIDS, what have we learned about taking care of ourselves and each other?

By Paul Gallant • June 3, 2021 at 12:30 am EDT
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My Safe Space

The solo back porch dance parties that revived me

The solo back porch dance parties that revived me

I took queer nightlife for granted until I couldn’t access it anymore—so I made my own dance floor

By Emma Glassman-Hughes • May 31, 2021 at 10:10 am EDT
Books

When Alison Bechdel says comics are her ‘other girlfriend,’ you’d better believe it

When Alison Bechdel says comics are her ‘other girlfriend,’ you’d better believe it

Fellow cartoonist Jennifer Camper talks to the lesbian legend about her new memoir “The Secret to Superhuman Strength”

By Jennifer Camper • May 31, 2021 at 9:40 am EDT
Xtra Weekly

Topline: It’s (always) an honour just to be Asian

Topline: It’s (always) an honour just to be Asian

The recent rise in anti-Asian racism has made acknowledging and celebrating Asian Heritage Month all the more urgent

By Michelle da Silva • May 27, 2021 at 12:20 pm EDT
The Xtra Long Read

What if we weren’t born that way?

What if we weren’t born that way?

The immutability of sexual orientation and gender identity has been the cornerstone argument for LGBTQ2S+ rights. The trouble is that not everyone fits that mold

By Heron Greenesmith • May 26, 2021 at 9:58 am EDT
Music

Please don’t mistake up-and-coming pop star Siena Liggins for a rapper

Please don’t mistake up-and-coming pop star Siena Liggins for a rapper

With her new visual album, this Atlanta-based musician wants to move beyond buzzwords

By vivi hansen • May 19, 2021 at 8:45 am EDT
That’s the Way It Is

Lady Gaga’s ‘Born This Way’ turns 10 this week. Queer landmark or sell-out mess?

Lady Gaga’s ‘Born This Way’ turns 10 this week. Queer landmark or sell-out mess?

Mother Monster was starting to take herself much too seriously

By Thomas Leblanc, Tranna Wintour • May 18, 2021 at 11:40 am EDT
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