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Politics

LGBTQ2S+ candidates on the issues that matters most this federal election

LGBTQ2S+ candidates on the issues that matters most this federal election

Xtra surveyed dozens of queer and trans people running this year. Here’s what they said

By Mel Woods • September 15, 2021 at 2:34 pm EDT
Off the Chart

‘The L Word: Generation Q’ Season 2, Episode 6: Cringe, the Musical

‘The L Word: Generation Q’ Season 2, Episode 6: Cringe, the Musical

Sophie wants Finley to get a little closer, and we want this karaoke moment to end

By Chelle Turingan, Erica Lenti • September 14, 2021 at 3:40 pm EDT
That’s the Way It Is

Mariah Carey’s star vehicle ‘Glitter’ flopped, but her 2001 album deserves a revisit

Mariah Carey’s star vehicle ‘Glitter’ flopped, but her 2001 album deserves a revisit

Released on 9/11, “Glitter” suffered from bad timing and maybe even sabotage

By Thomas Leblanc, Tranna Wintour • September 14, 2021 at 11:00 am EDT
Politics

The Conservative Party’s stance on conscience rights and free votes should worry progressive voters

The Conservative Party’s stance on conscience rights and free votes should worry progressive voters

Erin O’Toole uses these political strategies to skirt responsibility on issues affecting marginalized communities—and it comes at a price for LGBTQ2S+ Canadians

By Tracey Lindeman • September 14, 2021 at 10:37 am EDT
Love & Sex

Despite lockdowns, my queer friend group grew during COVID-19

Despite lockdowns, my queer friend group grew during COVID-19

I needed new queers in my life, and against the odds of the pandemic, I found them in abundance

By Russ Martin • September 13, 2021 at 2:33 pm EDT
Politics

5 takeaways from the leaders’ debate

5 takeaways from the leaders’ debate

Once again, form trumps function on the campaign trail

By Dale Smith • September 10, 2021 at 1:51 pm EDT
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Xtra Weekly

Topline: Judith Butler, ‘gender criticals’ and freedom of speech

Topline: Judith Butler, ‘gender criticals’ and freedom of speech

The groundbreaking author of “Gender Trouble” is no stranger to controversy

By Ziya Jones • September 9, 2021 at 3:01 pm EDT
Queer Culture Catch-Up

What could be wittier than writer R. Eric Thomas chatting with advice columnist John Paul Brammer?

What could be wittier than writer R. Eric Thomas chatting with advice columnist John Paul Brammer?

Our recommendations for what’s up and what’s on, beginning Sep. 9

By S. Bear Bergman • September 9, 2021 at 12:51 pm EDT
TV & Film

The 10 films we’re excited for at the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival

The 10 films we’re excited for at the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival

Here are TIFF’s best bets, from a Dionne Warwick documentary to Céline Sciamma’s post-“Portrait of a Lady on Fire” drama 

By DarkSkyLady • September 9, 2021 at 9:00 am EDT
Politics

The Liberal platform makes a $40-million promise to the LGBTQ2S+ community. Is it enough?

The Liberal platform makes a $40-million promise to the LGBTQ2S+ community. Is it enough?

The party has made some of the most specific commitments to queer and trans communities. But after years of unfulfilled promises, it may not suffice

By Dale Smith • September 8, 2021 at 2:55 pm EDT
Power

LGBTQ2S+ sex workers are calling out Mastercard’s adult content policies

LGBTQ2S+ sex workers are calling out Mastercard’s adult content policies

Sex workers are calling on the payment provider to roll back planned changes to payments for online adult content

By Mel Woods • September 8, 2021 at 12:37 pm EDT
The Xtra Long Read

A writer craved community while battling an eating disorder

A writer craved community while battling an eating disorder

LGBTQ2S+ folks are far more likely than their cis and straight counterparts to develop eating disorders. But peer support can kickstart recovery

By KC Hoard • September 8, 2021 at 9:52 am EDT
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Music

Indie artist Brad Loughead discovers the liberation in dance music

Indie artist Brad Loughead discovers the liberation in dance music

The member of Homeshake and Nap Eyes felt musically and personally reawakened by Montreal’s queer party scene

By Jesse Locke • September 8, 2021 at 9:10 am EDT
Off the Chart

‘The L Word: Generation Q’ Season 2, Episode 5: We need to talk about Bette

‘The L Word: Generation Q’ Season 2, Episode 5: We need to talk about Bette

Can someone please explain why she’s being such a jerk right now?

By Chelle Turingan, Erica Lenti • September 7, 2021 at 4:39 pm EDT
Culture

7 kids’ shows that got LGBTQ2S+ representation right

7 kids’ shows that got LGBTQ2S+ representation right

From “She-Ra” to the “Muppet Babies,” children’s TV has been slaying the representation game

By Mel Woods • September 7, 2021 at 2:14 pm EDT
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 6’ defined Rudemption—for the queens, but also for the ‘All Stars’ format

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 6’ defined Rudemption—for the queens, but also for the ‘All Stars’ format

Lessons learned from ‘All Stars 6,’ and what we want to see in future seasons

By Kevin O’Keeffe • September 7, 2021 at 8:00 am EDT
Ask Kai: Advice for the Apocalypse

I’m unhappy in my relationship and my partner is struggling. How can I possibly leave them?

I’m unhappy in my relationship and my partner is struggling. How can I possibly leave them?

Kai explains how to create an ethical and caring exit plan for a partnership that is no longer working

By Kai Cheng Thom • September 7, 2021 at 8:00 am EDT
Politics

How can a new Canadian government collaborate with Two-Spirit people?

How can a new Canadian government collaborate with Two-Spirit people?

John R. Sylliboy on Two-Spirit and LGBTQ+ Indigenous needs, the upcoming federal election and reconciliation

By Arvin Joaquin • September 3, 2021 at 10:00 am EDT
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