Celebrating the GOATs and condemning the flops in yet another pandemic year
The Latest
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
‘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
The queer and trans songs we loved in 2021
Lil Nas X and MUNA made some of Xtra staff’s favourite songs of the year
7 moments of trans brilliance from 2021
While there is plenty from the last year to hate, these are the culture touchpoints we should focus on
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
Senegal targets LGBTQ+ community with proposed law increasing punishment for homosexuality
Violators would face up to 10 years in prison
Time to get our hustle on with Dolly Parton and our Capricorn pals
Thomas and Tranna roast the most ambitious sign of the Zodiac
The year in love and sex
6 stories that defined the way we loved and lusted in 2021
This trans activist just secured a vital win for unhoused trans people in New York City
“This work is really, to me, the legacy of Stonewall”
‘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”
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 2, Episode 10 power ranking: She’s a winner, baby
Come on grandma, winning the whole damn show!
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
France joins Canada in banning LGBTQ2S+ conversion therapy without exemptions
Violators face not only huge fines but possible jail time
How South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem stole trans’ kids Christmas
Noem has pre-filed draft legislation that would take aim at trans girls participating in school sports
Uber is still discriminating against trans drivers
Despite promises of inclusivity from the company, multiple drivers have been permanently banned from the app
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
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 2 finale recap: A new Queen of the North is here
It’s time to crown Canada’s second Drag Race champion