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The Trevor Project ends partnership with surveillance software company, returns donation

The decision came in the wake of outcry on Twitter

Twenty years after the live-action ‘Scooby-Doo’ film, Velma’s finally out

Director James Gunn fought for “Scooby-Doo”’s Velma to be queer in the 2002 live-action film. Twenty years later, she’s officially a lesbian

Books

What happens when a whole family comes out, one at a time?

In Jessi Hempel’s collaborative memoir, “The Family Outing,” the journalist is just the first to show her authentic self

By Nour Abi-Nakhoul

Trans candidates make history as Brazil prepares to oust its homophobic president

Congrats to Erika Hilton and Duda Salabert!

Youth

California becomes America’s first sanctuary state for trans youth seeking gender-affirming care

Senate Bill 107, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom last week, protects trans youth and their families from out-of-state prosecution

By Maddy Mahoney

Housing

Ahmed Hussen talks LGBTQ2S+ housing

The Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion speaks to how the federal government plans to address housing issues faced by queer and trans people

The Pussy Palace was more than the raid

Over 20 years ago, police raided the Pussy Palace, but this is just a piece of the queer women’s bathhouse’s story

Culture

In her new memoir, the legendary Cecilia Gentili introduces us to the witches and mothers in her life

The literary debut of Argentina-born New York trans and sex work activist deserves all the adjectives

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 4, Episode 2 power ranking: See my name in neon lights

This week’s wonky judging results in an unusual power ranking

By Kevin O’Keeffe

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 4, Episode 2 recap: Rocker chicks

This franchise doesn’t wanna break up (bye bye) with its signature challenge

By Kevin O’Keeffe

Monthly Tune-Up

Rina Sawayama, The Paranoyds and more queer artists with new September tracks

The days are getting shorter, but these queer and trans artists will lift your spirits

By Jordan Currie

Pride 2022: Party & Protest

Announcing the winner of the Xtra Pride Photo Contest

Xtra readers submitted pups, parades, parties and more, but one photo won out

Video

Speed Date with drag thing Toddy

The winner of “Call Me Mother” Season 1 talks stand-up, opera and Vancouver’s diverse drag scene

‘Moonage Daydream’ is as unconventional as the artist it is inspired by

REVIEW: The David Bowie documentary is a cinematic musical odyssey

New study finds that top surgery improves quality of life in trans youth

The study comes at a time when trans healthcare is increasingly under fire in political and social arenas

Queer Culture Catch-Up

Four books (and a TikToker) to inspire your queer disability justice work

Plus more of what’s up and on starting Sept. 29

By S. Bear Bergman

Queer and trans candidates are running for office in Brazil in record numbers

Four years under the far-right presidency of Jair Bolsonaro has galvanized a whole new generation of activists—but divisions remain

By Nicole Froio

Guy Branum on embracing the gay best friend role in queer rom-com ‘Bros’

The veteran comedian talks rom-com tropes and the importance of straight women for gays

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