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Rainbow Rewind 2019

The hottest, smartest and most stylish women-loving-women films of the decade

The hottest, smartest and most stylish women-loving-women films of the decade

This decade, we saw narratives that change the ways queer women are depicted on screen

By Valerie Complex • December 20, 2019 at 2:51 pm EDT
Rainbow Rewind 2019

The biggest LGBTQ2 pop culture stories from 2019

The biggest LGBTQ2 pop culture stories from 2019

From queer ladies in period dramas, to super gay country ballads, to a queer lit boom

By Stéphanie Verge • December 12, 2019 at 11:01 am EDT
Rainbow Rewind 2019

The biggest stories in LGBTQ2 power and politics from 2019

The biggest stories in LGBTQ2 power and politics from 2019

From the rise of Mayor Pete, to the battle against Chick-fil-A to Trump’s loose lips on queer issues

By Arvin Joaquin, Erica Lenti • December 11, 2019 at 11:11 am EDT
Salty Queers

Dear Leona Alleslev: All parades are gay

Dear Leona Alleslev: All parades are gay

We can understand why the Conservative deputy leader was so confused

By Arvin Joaquin, Erica Lenti • December 2, 2019 at 2:44 pm EDT
Politics

Why Andrew Scheer is Canada’s last anti-gay political leader

Why Andrew Scheer is Canada’s last anti-gay political leader

His endless dodges on queer rights are out of sync with both the country and the future of his party

By Erica Lenti • November 28, 2019 at 11:04 am EDT
Ask Kai: Advice for the Apocalypse

I’m bisexual and going on my first date with another woman after coming out. I’m nervous. Will I know what to do?

I’m bisexual and going on my first date with another woman after coming out. I’m nervous. Will I know what to do?
By Kai Cheng Thom • November 26, 2019 at 1:34 pm EDT
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Personal Essay

The barbershop is a refuge for Black men—but not if they’re queer

The barbershop is a refuge for Black men—but not if they’re queer

I grew up in the shop, a space for straight Black men to seek support, friendship and community. But for queer men like me, it’s hardly a haven

By Juwan J. Holmes • November 25, 2019 at 11:32 am EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ finale: Who should come back for All Stars?

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ finale: Who should come back for All Stars?
By Kevin O’Keeffe • November 23, 2019 at 9:00 am EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Finale recap: The final countdown

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Finale recap: The final countdown

Divina! Baga! The Vivienne! Who will be the UK’s first ‘Drag Race’ superstar?

By Kevin O’Keeffe • November 22, 2019 at 12:50 pm EDT
Books

The evolution of the trans memoir

The evolution of the trans memoir

Six new memoirs by trans authors show the genre is growing far beyond its once-stifled roots

By Casey Plett • November 21, 2019 at 1:52 pm EDT
Still Fighting: LGBTQ2 Rights at 50

What five new films can teach us about the past 50 years of LGBTQ2 activism

What five new films can teach us about the past 50 years of LGBTQ2 activism

The NFB-produced shorts explore what’s been gained and lost in our communities

By Xtra Staff • November 19, 2019 at 11:33 am EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Episode 7 recap: A makeover fit for a queen

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Episode 7 recap: A makeover fit for a queen

Mothers and sisters make for new drag family members

By Kevin O’Keeffe • November 15, 2019 at 2:56 pm EDT
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Ask Kai: Advice for the Apocalypse

I’m a sex worker and my partner is making me feel ashamed about what I do. Do I leave him or my job?

I’m a sex worker and my partner is making me feel ashamed about what I do. Do I leave him or my job?
By Kai Cheng Thom • November 12, 2019 at 1:05 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Episode 6 power ranking: Wet queens

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Episode 6 power ranking: Wet queens
By Kevin O’Keeffe • November 9, 2019 at 9:00 am EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Episode 6 recap: Wet and wild

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Episode 6 recap: Wet and wild

Branding bottled water turns out to be a difficult task for the top five queens

By Kevin O’Keeffe • November 8, 2019 at 12:45 pm EDT
Xtra Weekly

Donald Trump’s administration proposed changes to an Obama-era rule, which would remove protection for LGBTQ2 people

Donald Trump’s administration proposed changes to an Obama-era rule, which would remove protection for LGBTQ2 people

Here’s your Xtra Weekly, Nov. 8

By Arvin Joaquin • November 8, 2019 at 11:47 am EDT
Love & Sex

When your abuser is also queer

When your abuser is also queer

‘I didn’t know what it meant to be afraid of another woman’

By Carmen Maria Machado • November 4, 2019 at 12:31 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Episode 5 recap: Little RuMix

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Episode 5 recap: Little RuMix

Little Mix’s Jade Thirlwall guest judges a girl group showdown for the ages

By Kevin O’Keeffe • November 1, 2019 at 1:55 pm EDT
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