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· May 1
Big news: We're launching a podcast!
Announcing Get Queer, a new LGBTQ2S+ pop culture podcast from Xtra Magazine, hosted by @melwoods.me
This season dives into the history of how reality TV has shaped queer identity.
New episodes drop weekly starting May 8 ✨
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Announcing Get Queer, a new LGBTQ2S+ pop culture podcast from Xtra Magazine, hosted by @melwoods.me
This season dives into the history of how reality TV has shaped queer identity.
New episodes drop weekly starting May 8 ✨
xtramagazine.com/get-queer-po...
The early frontrunner struggles this week on #DragRace, but how her struggle is edited and portrayed tells us a lot
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18, Episode 2 power ranking: Leaving the band | Xtra Magazine
The first elimination hits Season 18, but which queen becomes the Porkchop?
xtramagazine.com
January 16, 2026 at 5:49 PM
The early frontrunner struggles this week on #DragRace, but how her struggle is edited and portrayed tells us a lot
Sook-Yin Lee's 'Paying for It' is about sex work, but at it's core, it's about ways of relating to one another.
'Paying for It' screens at NYC's Quad Cinema Jan. 30 - Feb. 1 with moderators John Lee, Elliot Page and Jordan Tannahill.
'Paying for It' screens at NYC's Quad Cinema Jan. 30 - Feb. 1 with moderators John Lee, Elliot Page and Jordan Tannahill.
Sook-Yin Lee’s new film shows that relationships don’t need to follow a specific path | Xtra Magazine
REVIEW: “Paying for It” explores relationships that are romantic, platonic and transactional
xtramagazine.com
January 16, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Sook-Yin Lee's 'Paying for It' is about sex work, but at it's core, it's about ways of relating to one another.
'Paying for It' screens at NYC's Quad Cinema Jan. 30 - Feb. 1 with moderators John Lee, Elliot Page and Jordan Tannahill.
'Paying for It' screens at NYC's Quad Cinema Jan. 30 - Feb. 1 with moderators John Lee, Elliot Page and Jordan Tannahill.
“Boots” and “English Teacher” both disposed of Black love interests for their gay protagonists. It may be a tired trope—but it’s not a new one
Why do queer TV shows keep tossing aside Black boyfriends? | Xtra Magazine
“Boots” and “English Teacher” both disposed of Black love interests for their gay protagonists. It may be a tired trope—but it’s not a new one
xtramagazine.com
January 15, 2026 at 9:38 PM
“Boots” and “English Teacher” both disposed of Black love interests for their gay protagonists. It may be a tired trope—but it’s not a new one
#CanadasDragRace has set its final four, meaning we’ve just one week to go before we learn who will become Canada’s Next Drag Superstar
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 6, Episode 8 power ranking: Who will win? | Xtra Magazine
It’s time to make our prediction as to who will be Canada’s Next Drag Superstar
xtramagazine.com
January 15, 2026 at 8:18 PM
#CanadasDragRace has set its final four, meaning we’ve just one week to go before we learn who will become Canada’s Next Drag Superstar
Who goes home first on #DragRace Season 18? And who is looking likely to go out the door next?
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18, Episode 2 power ranking: Leaving the band | Xtra Magazine
The first elimination hits Season 18, but which queen becomes the Porkchop?
xtramagazine.com
January 15, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Who goes home first on #DragRace Season 18? And who is looking likely to go out the door next?
Trans Americans are choosing to move to different, more inclusive, states in response to rising anti-LGBTQ2S+ legislation across the country.
Trans people in the U.S. are moving out-of-state for their safety | Xtra Magazine
A new study from the Movement Advancement Project illustrates the rising uncertainty faced by queer and trans people in the U.S.
xtramagazine.com
January 15, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Trans Americans are choosing to move to different, more inclusive, states in response to rising anti-LGBTQ2S+ legislation across the country.
When given a chance to perform disco on #DragRace for RuPaul, you best get it right xtramagazine.com/culture/rupa...
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18, Episode 2 recap: Your disco needs you | Xtra Magazine
A genre-based take on the girl groups challenge leads to a big disappointment for RuPaul
xtramagazine.com
January 14, 2026 at 9:38 PM
When given a chance to perform disco on #DragRace for RuPaul, you best get it right xtramagazine.com/culture/rupa...
“Mega Milk” is excessive, leaky, exuberant—and a little nasty
Why does milk turn you on? This new book might have the answer | Xtra Magazine
“Mega Milk” is excessive, leaky, exuberant—and a little nasty
xtramagazine.com
January 14, 2026 at 5:49 PM
“Mega Milk” is excessive, leaky, exuberant—and a little nasty
We can’t ignore the misogyny and homophobia baked into Good’s killing—and erasing her wife is just that, writes @katelynburns.com.
Renee Nicole Good’s queerness isn’t an aside—it’s a key part of her story | Xtra Magazine
We can’t ignore the misogyny and homophobia baked into Good’s killing—and erasing her wife does just that
xtramagazine.com
January 14, 2026 at 2:10 PM
We can’t ignore the misogyny and homophobia baked into Good’s killing—and erasing her wife is just that, writes @katelynburns.com.
The best way to help revitalize liberal democracy in our country is political organizing at the grassroots riding level.
This is the year we need to rebuild grassroots democracy | Xtra Magazine
It’s time for less slacktivism and more hands on deck
xtramagazine.com
January 14, 2026 at 12:11 AM
The best way to help revitalize liberal democracy in our country is political organizing at the grassroots riding level.
Though the unusual challenge structure in #CanadasDragRace’s semifinal episode is interesting, the episode’s structure can’t quite break from the traditional
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 6, Episode 8 recap: Gauntlet, thrown | Xtra Magazine
An innovative new challenge structure is let down by a too-familiar episode structure
xtramagazine.com
January 13, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Though the unusual challenge structure in #CanadasDragRace’s semifinal episode is interesting, the episode’s structure can’t quite break from the traditional
GLAAD, one of the most prominent LGBTQ2S+ media advocacy organizations worldwide, has nominated Xtra magazine in two categories for its 37th annual Media Awards.
Xtra nominated for two GLAAD awards | Xtra Magazine
Senior editor Mel Woods has been nominated for ‘Outstanding Online or Print Journalism Article,’ and Xtra has been nominated for ‘Outstanding Independent Journalism’
xtramagazine.com
January 13, 2026 at 5:49 PM
GLAAD, one of the most prominent LGBTQ2S+ media advocacy organizations worldwide, has nominated Xtra magazine in two categories for its 37th annual Media Awards.
Trans people in the U.S. are choosing to move to different, more inclusive, states in response to rising anti-LGBTQ2S+ legislation across the country, according to a new study
Trans people in the U.S. are moving out-of-state for their safety | Xtra Magazine
A new study from the Movement Advancement Project illustrates the rising uncertainty faced by queer and trans people in the U.S.
xtramagazine.com
January 13, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Trans people in the U.S. are choosing to move to different, more inclusive, states in response to rising anti-LGBTQ2S+ legislation across the country, according to a new study
In its embrace of earnest queer love, Heated Rivalry demonstrates the best of Canada and the nationalism we should aspire to.
And it’s not the first Canadian TV show that found an audience in the U.S. to do so.
And it’s not the first Canadian TV show that found an audience in the U.S. to do so.
What ‘Heated Rivalry’ and ‘Schitt’s Creek’ say about the Canada we want to be | Xtra Magazine
There are surprising commonalities between "Heated Rivalry" and "Schitt's Creek," two of Canada’s most successful TV exports
xtramagazine.com
January 12, 2026 at 5:49 PM
In its embrace of earnest queer love, Heated Rivalry demonstrates the best of Canada and the nationalism we should aspire to.
And it’s not the first Canadian TV show that found an audience in the U.S. to do so.
And it’s not the first Canadian TV show that found an audience in the U.S. to do so.
#DragRace’s power rankings shuffle a bit with a new maxi-challenge winner, and a somewhat surprising first boot xtramagazine.com/culture/rupa...
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18, Episode 2 power ranking: Leaving the band | Xtra Magazine
The first elimination hits Season 18, but which queen becomes the Porkchop?
xtramagazine.com
January 12, 2026 at 5:20 PM
#DragRace’s power rankings shuffle a bit with a new maxi-challenge winner, and a somewhat surprising first boot xtramagazine.com/culture/rupa...
#DragRace challenges the queens to perform in girl groups based on various musical genres, with one group disappointing him most xtramagazine.com/culture/rupa...
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 18, Episode 2 recap: Your disco needs you | Xtra Magazine
A genre-based take on the girl groups challenge leads to a big disappointment for RuPaul
xtramagazine.com
January 12, 2026 at 5:17 PM
#DragRace challenges the queens to perform in girl groups based on various musical genres, with one group disappointing him most xtramagazine.com/culture/rupa...
As #CanadasDragRace Season 6 draws to a close, four queens are still in contention for the crown—but two stand apart from the pack as frontrunners
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 6, Episode 8 power ranking: Who will win? | Xtra Magazine
It’s time to make our prediction as to who will be Canada’s Next Drag Superstar
xtramagazine.com
January 11, 2026 at 5:49 PM
As #CanadasDragRace Season 6 draws to a close, four queens are still in contention for the crown—but two stand apart from the pack as frontrunners
Charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent: #CanadasDragRace puts its final five queens to the test in all four of these categories
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 6, Episode 8 recap: Gauntlet, thrown | Xtra Magazine
An innovative new challenge structure is let down by a too-familiar episode structure
xtramagazine.com
January 11, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent: #CanadasDragRace puts its final five queens to the test in all four of these categories
The best way to help revitalize liberal democracy in our country is political organizing at the grassroots riding level. It’s something that Canadians are generally not taught in school, which is a big part of why we have become increasingly politically apathetic.
This is the year we need to rebuild grassroots democracy | Xtra Magazine
It’s time for less slacktivism and more hands on deck
xtramagazine.com
January 10, 2026 at 5:49 PM
The best way to help revitalize liberal democracy in our country is political organizing at the grassroots riding level. It’s something that Canadians are generally not taught in school, which is a big part of why we have become increasingly politically apathetic.
Queer and trans communities, who are targeted first during democratic declines, are going to need to take the lead if we hope to save our democracy, writes @journodale.bsky.social.
This is the year we need to rebuild grassroots democracy | Xtra Magazine
It’s time for less slacktivism and more hands on deck
xtramagazine.com
January 10, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Queer and trans communities, who are targeted first during democratic declines, are going to need to take the lead if we hope to save our democracy, writes @journodale.bsky.social.
#CanadasDragRace has doled out its last maxi-challenge victories of the season, leaving just the finale and a final question: Who will win? xtramagazine.com/culture/cana...
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 6, Episode 8 power ranking: Who will win? | Xtra Magazine
It’s time to make our prediction as to who will be Canada’s Next Drag Superstar
xtramagazine.com
January 9, 2026 at 7:20 PM
#CanadasDragRace has doled out its last maxi-challenge victories of the season, leaving just the finale and a final question: Who will win? xtramagazine.com/culture/cana...
#CanadasDragRace gets experimental once again with a gauntlet of challenges for the last pre-finale episode xtramagazine.com/culture/cana...
‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 6, Episode 8 recap: Gauntlet, thrown | Xtra Magazine
An innovative new challenge structure is let down by a too-familiar episode structure
xtramagazine.com
January 9, 2026 at 7:07 PM
#CanadasDragRace gets experimental once again with a gauntlet of challenges for the last pre-finale episode xtramagazine.com/culture/cana...
Just nominated for a #GLAADMediaAwards award, Lee Lai's "Cannon" shows the cost of keeping in your feelings
‘Cannon’ shows the cost of keeping in your feelings | Xtra Magazine
Lee Lai’s latest graphic novel follows a woman on the verge of exploding
xtramagazine.com
January 9, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Just nominated for a #GLAADMediaAwards award, Lee Lai's "Cannon" shows the cost of keeping in your feelings
Senior editor @melwoods.me has been nominated for ‘Outstanding Online or Print Journalism Article,’ and Xtra has been nominated for ‘Outstanding Independent Journalism’ in the 37th @glaad.bsky.social Media Awards!
Xtra nominated for two GLAAD awards | Xtra Magazine
Senior editor Mel Woods has been nominated for ‘Outstanding Online or Print Journalism Article,’ and Xtra has been nominated for ‘Outstanding Independent Journalism’
xtramagazine.com
January 9, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Senior editor @melwoods.me has been nominated for ‘Outstanding Online or Print Journalism Article,’ and Xtra has been nominated for ‘Outstanding Independent Journalism’ in the 37th @glaad.bsky.social Media Awards!
Premier Danielle Smith’s outrage shows why the sporting organization’s decision is such a big deal
Skate Canada’s shunning of Alberta sets a precedent for other sports groups | Xtra Magazine
Premier Danielle Smith’s outrage shows why the sporting organization’s decision is such a big deal
xtramagazine.com
January 8, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Premier Danielle Smith’s outrage shows why the sporting organization’s decision is such a big deal