OPINION: As attacks on drag and trans people escalate in the U.S., what can RuPaul do?

Not much movement on the power rankings heading into the final seven

We’re done with hour-long “Drag Race” episodes for the season!

Winnipeg queen Prairie Sky on the bonds that keep her drag children, grandchildren, cousins, nieces and aunties close

Advocates point out that the bill could be used to target trans people in addition to drag performers

We say goodbye to someone who became a fan favourite

Our favourite show turns 200—episodes, that is

New research from Media Matters found at least 63 new ads in the past four months

In the nine-part series Queering Family, Xtra guest editor Stéphanie Verge introduces us to people who are redefining what it means to build and sustain a family

Ra’Jah Mohamed’s school board cancelled a drag show, calling it “hypersexual.” The 16-year-old activist decided to take action

The announcement of the position comes at a time of political backlash against drag artistry

Who’s helping “The Daytona Wind” hit the top of the Nielsen charts?

Surreal humour makes this version of “The Daytona Wind” one to remember

We have a remarkably rare occurrence at the top of the charts this week

A gimmicky girl group challenge produces one of the strangest challenge winner edits in “Drag Race” herstory

Our first design challenge of the season has solid results across the board, with some clear standouts

A home decor design challenge recalls the very roots of “Drag Race”

A surge of proposed drag bans, which would bar “male or female impersonators” from appearing where children could see them, form part of a very contemporary moral panic—but the ideologies at their core are nothing new

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Tracing my drag family tree

Tennessee is first state to pass a drag ban—which could go into effect next month

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Queer and trans families are intentional. They take the shape of what you and your loved ones need most

This Sudbury student is calling out his school for ‘outrageous’ drag cancellation

San Francisco to celebrate drag artistry with new laureate position

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 15, Episode 7 power ranking: Sweeps week

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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 15, Episode 6 recap: Golden oldies

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Authorities have been trying to suppress public gender nonconformity for centuries—and now the U.S. is stepping up the attacks