California queers support Pete Buttigieg, Lady Gaga’s new single and Ben Affleck would like you to know he’s not on Grindr

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, Feb. 28


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QUEER NEWS AROUND THE WORLD

Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg will get support from one of California’s leading LGBTQ+ groups, Equality California Votes. The group is launching a $100,000 effort to turn out sympathetic voters. Also this week, lawmakers in Virginia gave final passage to a comprehensive anti-discrimination bill. If enacted, Virginia will become the first southern state to provide protections for LGBTQ2 people. Plus, a U.K. county council has apologized after a drag queen named FlowJob appeared at an LGBT event in a primary school.

TBH, CULTURE IS QUEER

We’re ready, mama. Lady Gaga’s new single “Stupid Love” is here, and here’s everything we know so far. Plus, Ben Affleck would like you to know he’s *NOT* on Grindr.

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

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