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Rosal'a's "Lux' tour taught me things I didn't even know I could know
1+ hour, 10+ min ago (475+ words) After years of pining, I finally went to the Catalan superstar's concert. I wasn't ready for what it did to me I will never see Britney Spears. There, I've admitted it'a painful truth I've spent the better part of a…...
The Supreme Court's ruling on trans athletes opens the door to all kinds of horrors
23+ hour, 12+ min ago (499+ words) In the face of a government that wants to legislate us out of everyday life, we must continue to show up for one another'and commit to outliving the bastards Credit: Getty Images; Oliver Haug/Xtra Well, here we are. We…...
U. S. Supreme Court upholds bans on trans women and girls in women's sports
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (475+ words) The 6-3 decision sets a new precedent for Title IX and legislation restricting trans people in sports The U. S. Supreme Court just upheld laws in two states banning trans women and girls from competing in sports. The ruling sets a new precedent…...
Are Pride Nights at sports games worth the controversy?
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (522+ words) They might be superficial money grabs'but Pride Nights can help maintain visibility in a moment of escalating queer repression Credit: Getty Images; Oliver Haug/Xtra A couple of weeks ago, the San Francisco Giants hosted their annual Pride Night, an…...
Parties and protests: The photographs of Phyllis Christopher
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (121+ words) The iconic photographer captured textured, erotic and political images of San Francisco lesbians as they were This sentiment reveals itself throughout her dense body of work, where the line is incredibly thin between parties and protests, togetherness and loss, pleasure…...
Loving my partner is easy. Finding the courage to stay feels harder
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (496+ words) Our decade together has helped me see myself as capable of change, rather than as always looking for a way out My partner Riley stands in front of the bathroom mirror, readying themself to go out. It's our 10th Valentine's Day…...
Ru Paul's Drag Race All Stars 11' puts forth the best bracket ever, thanks to an incredibly charismatic cast
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (315+ words) Six brackets in, the Tournament of All Stars format has finally figured out the perfect formula Kennedy Davenport's uproarious routine of "The Ladies Who Lunch" from Company earned her the most definitive lip sync win of All Stars 11 so far…...
Retracing Canada's journey to Pride
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (1161+ words) Pride began with courage, community and a determination to be seen. Here's how Canada's Pride movement evolved into the celebration we know today. This content was created by Xtra's branded content team alongside BMO, separate from Xtra's editorial staff. Pride…...
LGBTQ2 S+ customers buy less from brands that roll back inclusion: Report
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (293+ words) New research from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation found that LGBTQ2 S+ consumers represent more than US $3. 9 trillion globally in purchasing power This June, we've all read about and seen the evidence of corporate Pride's backslide, as brands and companies seem…...
This university professor is bringing "Heated Rivalry" to the classroom
1+ week, 1+ day ago (519+ words) Through a lecture series and syllabus, UBC's JP Catungal encourages discussions about what Shane Hollander's Japanese-Canadian identity means in the world of "Heated Rivalry" Credit: Courtesy of Crave (L) and JP Catungal (R) Days after Heated Rivalry aired its first season's last…...