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Identity

Finding euphoria in acts of self-creation

Finding euphoria in acts of self-creation

We centre our choice to become, rather than our suffering in not becoming

By Michael Elias • March 5, 2021 at 10:02 am EDT
Music

Dax Pierson’s experimental techno chases a ‘queer divine dissatifaction’

Dax Pierson’s experimental techno chases a ‘queer divine dissatifaction’

The Oakland-based musician says being multi-marginalized helped him face mental and physical recovery

By Jesse Locke • March 4, 2021 at 10:33 am EDT
Xtra Weekly

Topline: Finding community from the seat of my bike

Topline: Finding community from the seat of my bike

The Peloton is a surprising virtual space for LGBTQ2S+ friendship

By Michelle da Silva • March 4, 2021 at 10:10 am EDT
Culture

4 queer and trans happenings to wind you up or down beginning Mar. 4

4 queer and trans happenings to wind you up or down beginning Mar. 4

What to watch, read, listen to or look at this week

By Sarah Taher • March 4, 2021 at 9:50 am EDT
Health

Chosen family versus COVID-19

Chosen family versus COVID-19

The death of a dear friend inspires a writer to ask: Who gets to make decisions about your health care if you’re incapacitated?

By Nancy Irwin • March 2, 2021 at 8:45 am EDT
Identity

No, lesbians are not disappearing

No, lesbians are not disappearing

A new Gallup poll finds more Americans than ever identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans—especially Gen Z

By Erica Lenti, Rachel Giese • February 26, 2021 at 10:23 am EDT
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TV & Film

‘My Name is Pauli Murray’ celebrates an overlooked Black queer civil rights leader and non-binary role model

‘My Name is Pauli Murray’ celebrates an overlooked Black queer civil rights leader and non-binary role model

The latest documentary from the directors of “RBG” tells the story of Pauli Murray, a queer lawyer, racial justice activist and priest born in 1910

By Ilana Masad • February 24, 2021 at 12:07 pm EDT
That’s the Way It Is

Thomas and Tranna dissect ‘Framing Britney Spears’

Thomas and Tranna dissect ‘Framing Britney Spears’

Xtra’s resident debate club wrangles with media, misogyny and that magical child, Britney

By Thomas Leblanc, Tranna Wintour • February 23, 2021 at 10:10 am EDT
Ask Kai: Advice for the Apocalypse

Is it okay to be angry when people don’t want to have sex with me?

Is it okay to be angry when people don’t want to have sex with me?

Kai encourages a gay Asian man to celebrate his desirability and sexuality despite racism in the gay dating scene

By Kai Cheng Thom • February 23, 2021 at 9:37 am EDT
Books

Whether epic or humdrum, ‘Gay Bar’ chases the elusive possibility of queer social spaces

Whether epic or humdrum, ‘Gay Bar’ chases the elusive possibility of queer social spaces

U.K. writer Jeremy Atherton Lin’s new book chronicles the history of the gay bars he’s visited—and his adventures inside them

By Paul Gallant • February 22, 2021 at 9:10 am EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 13, Episode 8 recap: Don’t rain on my Rusical

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 13, Episode 8 recap: Don’t rain on my Rusical

A social media-themed musical challenge produces a surprising bottom two

By Kevin O’Keeffe • February 19, 2021 at 9:29 pm EDT
Creating Community

A queer settler communications pro finds connection in another world

A queer settler communications pro finds connection in another world

She and a group of friends have thoroughly queered “Dungeons and Dragons”

By Meg Shannon • February 19, 2021 at 9:58 am EDT
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Culture

4 queer and trans happenings to wind you up or down beginning Feb. 18

4 queer and trans happenings to wind you up or down beginning Feb. 18

What to watch, read, listen to or look at this week

By Sarah Taher • February 18, 2021 at 10:21 am EDT
Queer View Mirror

Celebrating 10 years of Frank Ocean

Celebrating 10 years of Frank Ocean

It’s been a decade since the artist’s influential debut mixtape “Nostalgia, Ultra” 

By Precious Fondren • February 16, 2021 at 12:06 pm EDT
Ask an Expert

How to be a better hookup

How to be a better hookup

Sex educator Allison Moon teaches all of us how to be kinder, more playful, more ethical sluts

By Andy Bandyopadhyay • February 16, 2021 at 10:04 am EDT
Love Like Mine

The journey to myself

The journey to myself

All it took was one phone call to start a process of growth, healing, learning and unlearning 

By Samantha Peters • February 11, 2021 at 9:39 am EDT
Xtra Weekly

Topline: The ABCs of Black queer history

Topline: The ABCs of Black queer history

From Alvin Ailey to Lena Waithe

By Tre’vell Anderson • February 11, 2021 at 9:19 am EDT
Love & Sex

A very queer guide to Valentine’s Day 2021

A very queer guide to Valentine’s Day 2021

Queer the saccharine Hallmark holiday with gifts for your friends, lovers, chosen family and more!

By S. Bear Bergman • February 10, 2021 at 10:55 am EDT
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