Xtra surveyed dozens of queer and trans people running this year. Here’s what they said
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The troubled golden age of trans literature
Despite recent successes, a growing chorus of trans writers are asking tough questions, like where’s the nuance and context in literary criticism, and who’s holding the publishing industry to account?
How a new documentary captures the joys and fears of migrant trans sex workers
While making “Caer (Caught),” Nicola Mai invited a Latina advocacy group into the editing suite
‘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
Queer and trans people came to slay at this year’s Met Gala
Lil Nas X, Dan Levy and Kim Petras understood the assignment
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
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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
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
Irish filmmaker Kate Dolan harnessed family trauma and mental illness to make a genuinely scary horror film
“You Are Not My Mother,” which debuted this week at TIFF, uses ancient folklore to reveal modern truths
5 takeaways from the leaders’ debate
Once again, form trumps function on the campaign trail
What will a new federal government mean for queer and trans South Asian people?
Activist Praney Anand calls for culture-specific resources and government aid
What writing about his life taught Brian Broome about being a queer Black man and battling addiction
Brian Broome’s best-selling memoir “Punch Me Up to the Gods” cuts close to the bone
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Topline: Judith Butler, ‘gender criticals’ and freedom of speech
The groundbreaking author of “Gender Trouble” is no stranger to controversy
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
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
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
I’m asexual, but my partner is not
Communication, consent and self-discovery are key to keeping the relationship—and the intimacy—healthy
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
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