Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, May 15

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, May 8

Even amid a pandemic, blood and plasma bans remain in place for queer and trans people across North America

When the COVID-19 pandemic got close to home, Bri Houk and Lindsey Leaverton threw away their plans for a lavish wedding and celebrated with physical distancing

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, May 1

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, Apr. 24

Spokane-based support group Odyssey adapts to COVID-19; gaps in service delivery revealed

A new study found that trans-affirming sex ed and a strong support system are crucial to improving health

The creative ways queer and trans students are connecting during the pandemic—from Zoom calls to Instagram board games

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, Apr. 17

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, Apr. 10

One hundred organizations demand recognition of special needs stemming from the pandemic and beyond

The Ten Oaks Project crafts love and support for LGBTQ2 kids and families

Drag supermonster Biqtch Puddiń offers performers an alternative to IRL shows during COVID-19

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, Apr. 3

A new study confirms that reflecting correct name and gender could lower rates of psychological distress

From crafting nights to play parties, these artists are getting creative

The world’s largest queer theatre launches digital performance series

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LGBTQ2 groups urge moms of queer kids to vote against Trump, Ben Platt’s new love and Tyra Banks’ past

Joe Biden bags big support, Cara Delevingne and Ashley Benson break up and Judi Dench’s wild description

Queer men and trans women can’t donate plasma for COVID-19 research

Forget the U-Haul. These lesbians had a drive-in wedding

Tom Felton makes out with Austin Swift, Rebecca Black’s relaunch and Patti LuPone’s reveal

America wants to limit sharing information with countries that criminalize homosexuality, Cyndi Lauper headlines online benefit concert and Ansel Elgort’s thirst for a cause

Washington LGBTQ2 youth move online for support

Having supportive adults may decrease HIV rates among trans youth

How Alberta GSAs are supporting LGBTQ2 youth during COVID-19

Virginia enacts an anti-LGBTQ2 discrimination law, Melania Trump thanks seniors and Antoni Porowski’s dating life becomes a film

Melania Trump gives us 47 seconds of her time, Lady Gaga raises funds and Gigi Goode’s reveal

LGBTQ2 groups in Canada petition federal government on COVID-19

Queer summer camp at home

Drag goes digital during COVID-19 with ‘Dragula’ alum

Idaho’s Republican Governor Brad Little signed two anti-trans bills, Lil Nas X’s confession and Ansel Elgort’s bulge

Proper IDs could improve mental health for trans people

How queer disabled artists are maintaining community during COVID-19

Cocktail hour with LGBTQ2 artists