Here’s your Xtra Weekly, Nov. 29
The Latest
Why Andrew Scheer is Canada’s last anti-gay political leader
His endless dodges on queer rights are out of sync with both the country and the future of his party
“Off the Chart” L Word podcast, Episode Six: Lights, Camera, (Lots of) Action
I’m bisexual and going on my first date with another woman after coming out. I’m nervous. Will I know what to do?
Players Reflect on 25 years of the Women’s Hockey Club of Toronto
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ exceeded expectations. Here’s what ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ can learn from it
The barbershop is a refuge for Black men—but not if they’re queer
I grew up in the shop, a space for straight Black men to seek support, friendship and community. But for queer men like me, it’s hardly a haven
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ finale: Who should come back for All Stars?
Chick-fil-A has promised to stop donating to anti-LGBTQ2 organizations
Here’s your Xtra Weekly, Nov. 22
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Finale recap: The final countdown
Divina! Baga! The Vivienne! Who will be the UK’s first ‘Drag Race’ superstar?
The evolution of the trans memoir
Six new memoirs by trans authors show the genre is growing far beyond its once-stifled roots
Finding refuge in trans sisterhood
I fight for trans rights because of my trans sisters. It’s my small way of returning the love that has meant the difference between death and life
“Off the Chart” L Word podcast, Episode Five: Lotharios in Limos Getting Laid
Canada’s new Liberal government still has work to do on LGBTQ2 rights
Our country is still not the progressive beacon it’s made out to be
What five new films can teach us about the past 50 years of LGBTQ2 activism
The NFB-produced shorts explore what’s been gained and lost in our communities
Can trans women and radical feminists find sisterhood?
The debate over whose lives and rights are more important distracts from revolutionary work that could benefit us all
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Episode 7 power ranking: Who will win?
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Episode 7 recap: A makeover fit for a queen
Mothers and sisters make for new drag family members