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

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


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QUEER NEWS AROUND THE WORLD

Idaho’s Republican Governor Brad Little signed two anti-transgender bills into law on Tuesday. Now, LGBTQ groups are suing the state. Also this week, American LGBTQ groups and advocates urged people not to hook-up during the pandemic. Plus, the High Court of Singapore rejected appeals by three gay men who argued the country’s criminalization of homosexuality was unconstitutional.

TBH, CULTURE IS QUEER

Bravery. Singer Lil Nas X came out as heterosexual on April Fools’ Day. Plus, actor Ansel Elgort was photographed wearing only gym shorts and fans got thirsty because El Niño happened .

All these stories and much more in this week’s Xtra Weekly.

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