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More than anything else, Season 11 deserves praise for its thoughtfully considered competitor arcs
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‘Lizzo is a music star for a new kind of woke world.’
Hockey’s homophobia problem
For male LGBTQ2 hockey players, coming out can feel like skating on thin ice. Why anti-gay behaviour is still prevalent in Canada’s game
Xtra Weekly: Jason Kenney and the United Conservatives have won — now what?
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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 11 Episode 8 recap: Snatch of the day
Season 11 has finally crystalized, and now it’s a glamazon bitch ready for a fantastic second half
Defunding Catholic schools could help solve Ontario’s sex-ed woes
The schools, still funded by the province, have created major barriers for LGBTQ2 education
Jason Kenney is Alberta’s new premier. What does it mean for LGBTQ2 people?
We dig into his track record, his party’s promises and his new MLAs to find out