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Culture

Buddies in Bad Times’ new board chair leaves amid ongoing tensions about the future of the Toronto theatre

Buddies in Bad Times’ new board chair leaves amid ongoing tensions about the future of the Toronto theatre

Last year, staff demanded restructuring and more power in hiring decisions

By Krishna Rau • March 7, 2022 at 2:26 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14, Episode 9 recap: A casual stroll to find America’s Next Drag Superstar

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14, Episode 9 recap: A casual stroll to find America’s Next Drag Superstar

What Season 14 lacks in urgency it makes up for in fun times with its cast

By Kevin O’Keeffe • March 7, 2022 at 9:25 am EDT
Hate Watch

Mapping hate: The anti-LGBTQ2S+ history of Ottawa truck convoy organizers

Mapping hate: The anti-LGBTQ2S+ history of Ottawa truck convoy organizers

Some of the best-known faces in the so-called “Freedom Convoy” have clear links to homophobic and transphobic activism 

By V.S. Wells • March 4, 2022 at 4:54 pm EDT
Nightlife

‘It’s our church.’ DIY rave scenes are safe spaces for marginalized folks

‘It’s our church.’ DIY rave scenes are safe spaces for marginalized folks

From Toronto to Miami, queer nightlife is seeing a resurgence—set to the beat of inclusive DJs

By Rhea Singh • March 4, 2022 at 10:18 am EDT
Speed Date

Fantasia Royale Gaga is the Next Queer Sex Symbol

Fantasia Royale Gaga is the Next Queer Sex Symbol

Xtra catches up with the legendary showgirl following her “Hot Haus” win

By Russ Martin • March 3, 2022 at 4:28 pm EDT
Queer Culture Catch-Up

‘Keyboard Fantasies,’ Queering The Canon and Harvey Fierstein

‘Keyboard Fantasies,’ Queering The Canon and Harvey Fierstein

Plus other recommendations for what’s up and what’s on, beginning March 3

By S. Bear Bergman • March 3, 2022 at 1:07 pm EDT
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Music

The ferocious beauty of Tanya Tagaq

The ferocious beauty of Tanya Tagaq

Filmmaker Thirza Cuthand talks with the Inuk musician about her latest album, Indigenous resistance and the intersection of rage and love

By Thirza Cuthand • March 3, 2022 at 10:43 am EDT
Power

Activists urge immediate action to protect LGBTQ+ Ukrainians: ‘Ukraine doesn’t have time’

Activists urge immediate action to protect LGBTQ+ Ukrainians: ‘Ukraine doesn’t have time’

Protestors gathered at the Stonewall Inn in New York City to demand greater sanctions against Putin and aid to struggling LGBTQ+ Ukrainians

By Lauren Rowello • March 2, 2022 at 4:13 pm EDT
TV & Film

Sorry, Sam Elliott, movie cowboys have always been gay

Sorry, Sam Elliott, movie cowboys have always been gay

ANALYSIS: Elliott slammed “The Power of the Dog” for being too queer, but queerness has always been a key ingredient of westerns

By Mel Woods • March 2, 2022 at 3:51 pm EDT
Ask an Expert

How to talk about suicide

How to talk about suicide

LGBTQ2S+ folks face a higher suicide risk than their cis, straight counterparts. Mental health researcher Alex Abramovich weighs in on how we can better help each other

By Ashleigh-Rae Thomas • March 2, 2022 at 10:53 am EDT
Activism

Here’s why this new version of the American flag only has 21 stars

Here’s why this new version of the American flag only has 21 stars

Amid a rise in anti-gay and anti-trans legislation, activists draw attention to the lack of legal protections for LGBTQ2S+ people in 29 states

By Ursula Muñoz S. • March 1, 2022 at 5:52 pm EDT
Ask Kai: Advice for the Apocalypse

I got ghosted by a guy I really like. Should I confront him?

I got ghosted by a guy I really like. Should I confront him?

Kai advises a trans reader who keeps on getting ghosted: “your actions should be focused on providing yourself with closure instead of trying to squeeze it out of him”

By Kai Cheng Thom • March 1, 2022 at 2:30 pm EDT
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Monthly Tune-Up

What is the best new queer music, you ask?

What is the best new queer music, you ask?

Music writer Jordan Currie has picked 7 of the best singles released over the last month. Check out the first instalment of “Monthly Tune-Up”

By Jordan Currie • February 28, 2022 at 11:46 am EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14, Episode 8 recap: There goes my baby

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14, Episode 8 recap: There goes my baby

The girl groups of the past inspire a very fun challenge—with some very strange judging results

By Kevin O’Keeffe • February 28, 2022 at 9:34 am EDT
TV & Film

Queer film festivals, movies and TV shows streaming this March

Queer film festivals, movies and TV shows streaming this March

From lesbian nuns to “Queer Eye Germany,” here’s what to watch

By Sarah Taher • February 25, 2022 at 11:45 am EDT
Politics

A national mental health plan could benefit LGBTQ2S+ communities across Canada

A national mental health plan could benefit LGBTQ2S+ communities across Canada

Carolyn Bennett is set to negotiate with the provinces to align future federal transfer payments

By Dale Smith • February 24, 2022 at 4:28 pm EDT
Trans Health

Meet the ‘Lobster Claw’ and ‘Orange Crush’ of gender-affirming surgery

Meet the ‘Lobster Claw’ and ‘Orange Crush’ of gender-affirming surgery

PERSONAL ESSAY:  Writer Roz Milner reflects on the life-altering procedures she experienced alongside other trans people 

By Roz Milner • February 24, 2022 at 11:00 am EDT
Sex

TV shows need to stop being so weird about blowjobs

TV shows need to stop being so weird about blowjobs

It shouldn’t be shocking that a woman—or any consenting adult for that matter—enjoys giving head

By Quinn Rhodes • February 23, 2022 at 2:38 pm EDT
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