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Washington and California seek to grant trans people privacy around their deadnames

The bills come as states like Texas and Florida increase government surveillance of trans people

By Jackie Richardson

What it’s like to live as a femme man in Nigeria

Both femmephobia and homophobia make for a volatile experience

By Daniel Anthony

Monthly Tune-Up

Hot collabs from PinkPantheress/Ice Spice and Bully/Soccer Mommy, plus indie pop bliss from Chris Pierce make this one of the best Tune-Ups ever

My music column turns one year old … and it’s a banger

By Jordan Currie

Media

What went wrong at the New York Times?

OPINION: The paper of record is under fire for its transphobic coverage. How did it get this bad, and who is calling the shots?

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle

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

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

LGBTQ+ Syrians face discrimination after surviving earthquake

Human and natural disasters pursue Syrian refugees in Turkey. Here’s one way to help

By Jacob Kessler

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 15, Episode 9 power ranking: Crystals are a queen’s best friend

We say goodbye to someone who became a fan favourite

By Kevin O’Keeffe

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 15, Episode 9 recap: Happy birthday, ‘Drag Race’!

Our favourite show turns 200—episodes, that is

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Dozens of Facebook ads still use anti-LGBTQ2S+ rhetoric, despite supposed ban

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

Xtra News Flash

Butt plug trophy auction, queers Gallup ahead, Tennessee bans drag, Meta’s hate profits and a rap by Ariana DeBose

5 queer and trans news stories we’re watching (plus a baby bonus): Feb. 24

By Maddy Mahoney

Violence against LGBTQ2S+

Anti-LGBTQ+ violence in Europe and Central Asia hits decade-high

Advocates say anti-LGBTQ+ violence in Europe and Central Asia is “not going away” after a report found that 2022 was the most violent year for queer and trans people in the region

By Denio Lourenco

Facelift or face slap? Here’s what’s happening to one of Canada’s queerest beaches

When a “festival space” is proposed for Hanlan’s Point, patrons of the neighbouring beach organize

By Kevin Hurren

Violence against LGBTQ2S+

New report describes ‘harrowing’ consequences of digital targeting of LGBTQ+ people in Middle East and North Africa

“I chose starvation over being raped again”

By Jackie Richardson

Why we shouldn’t rely on TikTok to tell us we’re gay

OPINION: We increasingly rely on social media sites like TikTok and Twitter to categorize people. As queer folks, should we be worried?

By Jon Heggestad

I’m queer at Trinity Western University. What will it take for my university to listen to me?

The university’s homophobia runs deep—students are speaking up and calling for change

By Carter Sawatzky

Queer View Mirror

The queer comfort of ‘The Parent Trap,’ 25 years later

From Lisa Ann Walter’s character Chessy to “Tie-Dye Girl,” the ’90s classic is a beloved entity for queer folks

By Michael Elias

Calgary teens may face fines after participating in counter-protest against anti-LGBTQ2S+ group

Police cited them for “street harassment” and “excessive noise” after protests became heated

By Emma Bainbridge

Dating

Is Lex abandoning its horniest users?

OPINION: As the app shifts its focus from fisting to friendship, those who initially used the platform for queer romance and sex are wondering if they still belong

By Noelle Perdue

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