A thrilling debut novel takes revenge on smalltown homophobia
Young Quebecois novelist Kevin Lambert kills it with his recently translated book “You Will Love What You Have Killed”
Young Quebecois novelist Kevin Lambert kills it with his recently translated book “You Will Love What You Have Killed”
In an essay from their new collection, “Like a Boy but Not a Boy,” andrea bennett reflects on the joys and limitations of non-binary parenting
Carefree escape and radical politics are spun from a surprising collection of contemporary classics
Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, Sept. 25
While queer and trans Nigerians remain persecuted, shows like ‘Queercity’ and ‘The Pride Diaries’ create a sense of community among the country’s LGBTQ population
John Shepherd dreamed of contacting aliens through music he beamed into space
What can you expect from our next edition of Rainbow Votes 2020? Here’s The Brief for Sept. 21
Here’s some very practical advice on how to get started from someone who knows
Where the Democratic candidate stands on health care, social justice and LGBTQ2 rights—and how his positions could give him the winning edge
Kristyn Dunnion’s new story collection “Stoop City” blooms with characters down on their luck
For many drag performers, the easy access to party drugs and alcohol in the queer bar scene can lead to regular substance use and addiction
Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, Sept. 18
Creativity meets bravery as LGBTQ singers and bands challenge state-sponsored homophobia
Looking back at the women’s bathhouse raids and their aftermath, one organizer says that reforms don’t lead to real change and the only fix for policing is to abolish it
2020 was a year of growth, despite forces that threatened to overshadow the franchise
In her debut novel, the Giller Prize-longlisted author explores the hypervisibility and policing of queerness—loosely based on her own experiences
What to watch, read listen to or look at: Sept. 10
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