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Politics

On LGBTQ2S+ issues, Canada got plenty done in 2021—but the hard work has just begun

On LGBTQ2S+ issues, Canada got plenty done in 2021—but the hard work has just begun

The flashy victories have been won. Now, it’s time for the real, substantive, unsexy policy work

By Dale Smith • December 23, 2021 at 7:55 am EDT
Rainbow Rewind 2021

Gen Z led the charge: The kids were alright in 2021

Gen Z led the charge: The kids were alright in 2021

JoJo Siwa and Lil Nas X both had huge years. Their rise can teach us something about the future of queer celebrity

By Mel Woods • December 22, 2021 at 11:41 am EDT
Power

This historic ruling just secured equality for same-sex parents across Europe

This historic ruling just secured equality for same-sex parents across Europe

The victory could lay the groundwork for future wins in the EU

By Sophie Hurwitz • December 22, 2021 at 10:00 am EDT
Rainbow Rewind 2021

The righteous queens and shady bitches of 2021

The righteous queens and shady bitches of 2021

Celebrating the GOATs and condemning the flops in yet another pandemic year

By Xtra Staff • December 22, 2021 at 9:55 am EDT
That’s the Way It Is

The top 100 defining pop culture moments of 2021

The top 100 defining pop culture moments of 2021

Here’s Thomas and Tranna’s mega-list of the good, the bad and the cringe from the past year

By Thomas Leblanc, Tranna Wintour • December 21, 2021 at 11:53 am EDT
The Buzz

‘The L-Word: Generation Q’ heartthrob Leo Sheng is in the new ‘Matrix’ movie

‘The L-Word: Generation Q’ heartthrob Leo Sheng is in the new ‘Matrix’ movie

Plus, the new trailer for “Euphoria” and Lil Nas X’s COVID-19 diagnosis

By Mel Woods • December 21, 2021 at 11:48 am EDT
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Rainbow Rewind 2021

A year of political wins and losses

A year of political wins and losses

A look back at 12 months of anti-trans legislation, more queer representation in politics and the global fight for LGBTQ2S+ rights 

By Erica Lenti • December 21, 2021 at 10:05 am EDT
Power

Senegal targets LGBTQ+ community with proposed law increasing punishment for homosexuality

Senegal targets LGBTQ+ community with proposed law increasing punishment for homosexuality

Violators would face up to 10 years in prison

By Nico Lang • December 21, 2021 at 10:00 am EDT
TV & Film

‘Queen of the Universe’ is a sincere drag take on ‘American Idol’

‘Queen of the Universe’ is a sincere drag take on ‘American Idol’

REVIEW: We’ve come a long way from the parodic origins of “Drag Race”

By Kevin O’Keeffe • December 20, 2021 at 10:05 am EDT
Drag Race

Shantay she slayed! Icesis Couture is the winner of ‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 2

Shantay she slayed! Icesis Couture is the winner of ‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 2

Canada’s new reigning drag superstar celebrates her big win with Xtra

By Russ Martin • December 17, 2021 at 1:30 pm EDT
Power

Credit unions are helping sex workers take charge of their finances. But is it enough?

Credit unions are helping sex workers take charge of their finances. But is it enough?

For sex workers, managing money can be endlessly frustrating. Community credit unions are trying to change that—if only the Canadian government would let them

By Niko Bell • December 17, 2021 at 9:21 am EDT
Faith & Spirituality

An unorthodox coming out

An unorthodox coming out

Joey Reef was born and raised in an Orthodox Jewish family. Reconciling their faith and trans identity meant finding a new kind of community

By Jesse Caplan • December 16, 2021 at 10:23 am EDT
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Sports

Activists, celebrities call for boycott of World Cup over Qatar’s extreme anti-gay laws

Activists, celebrities call for boycott of World Cup over Qatar’s extreme anti-gay laws

The country, where same-sex behaviour is punishable with prison sentences, has come under fire ahead of the 2022 games

By Sophie Hurwitz • December 15, 2021 at 5:26 pm EDT
Health

How better HIV treatment could prevent future COVID-19 variants

How better HIV treatment could prevent future COVID-19 variants

Treating and curing immunity-related diseases like HIV could help prevent new variants like Omicron, new research suggests

By Mel Woods • December 15, 2021 at 2:21 pm EDT
Power

A new LGBTQ2S+ council will advise the Assembly of First Nations

A new LGBTQ2S+ council will advise the Assembly of First Nations

The AFN’s resolution creates a historic first for its members

By Jordan Daniels • December 15, 2021 at 1:48 pm EDT
Queer View Mirror

‘Fried Green Tomatoes’ 30 years later

‘Fried Green Tomatoes’ 30 years later

Revisiting Idgie and Ruth, the iconic (but closeted) onscreen butch/femme duo 

By Ingrid Randoja • December 15, 2021 at 8:00 am EDT
Drag Race

The Top 10 ‘Drag Race’ lip syncs of 2021

The Top 10 ‘Drag Race’ lip syncs of 2021

The sickening dips, flips, splits and tricks that had us gagged and gooped all year long

By Kevin O’Keeffe • December 15, 2021 at 8:00 am EDT
Ask Kai: Advice for the Apocalypse

I’m a woman in a relationship with a man. How can I explore my newfound bisexuality?

I’m a woman in a relationship with a man. How can I explore my newfound bisexuality?

Kai advises a reader who recently came out that there are many ways to build queer community

By Kai Cheng Thom • December 14, 2021 at 2:21 pm EDT
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