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Identity

In the U.K., queer and trans self-defence classes are growing in popularity
Activism

In the U.K., queer and trans self-defence classes are growing in popularity

U.K. transphobia is so severe that the country is known as “TERF Island.” In response, queer and trans fighters are teaching their communities to protect themselves and each other

By Jake Hall
Hari Nef is Barbie (!), record number of LGBTQ2S+ officials in U.S., more U.K. transphobia, Catholic nuns stand up for trans people and Spider-verse says trans rights 
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Hari Nef is Barbie (!), record number of LGBTQ2S+ officials in U.S., more U.K. transphobia, Catholic nuns stand up for trans people and Spider-verse says trans rights 

 5 queer and trans news stories we’re following: April 5

By Maddy Mahoney
Trans author Casey Plett’s debut story collection is reissued and finally back in print
Books

Trans author Casey Plett’s debut story collection is reissued and finally back in print

“A Safe Girl to Love” sees the award-winning author grappling with her transition through literary fiction

By Veronica Esposito
Two-Spirit people across Canada face precarious housing situations. This project hopes to change that
Indigenous

Two-Spirit people across Canada face precarious housing situations. This project hopes to change that

The Wabanaki Two-Spirit Alliance, who will build and operate the project, hope it will be the first of many Two-Spirit targeted housing initiatives in Canada

By Mzwandile Poncana
A pioneering Canadian trans woman is being commemorated with a plaque in her hometown
History

A pioneering Canadian trans woman is being commemorated with a plaque in her hometown

Dianna Boileau’s life is being celebrated in the small northwestern community of Fort Frances

By Silas Le Blanc
Trans protesters in Washington, D.C. on why they marched for Trans Day of Visibility
Activism

Trans protesters in Washington, D.C. on why they marched for Trans Day of Visibility

Protesting hate, demanding federal protections and searching for something more intimate—hope

By Alina Kim
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Supportive families key to trans youth health, boygenius slams anti-LGBTQ2S+ laws, Trans Bill of Rights reintroduced, Lizzo’s affirming shapewear and Texas lawmaker pranked 
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Supportive families key to trans youth health, boygenius slams anti-LGBTQ2S+ laws, Trans Bill of Rights reintroduced, Lizzo’s affirming shapewear and Texas lawmaker pranked 

5 queer and trans news stories we’re watching: March 31

By Maddy Mahoney
On this Trans Day of Visibility, it’s okay to admit things are really bad
Identity

On this Trans Day of Visibility, it’s okay to admit things are really bad

OPINION: I often caution against doom, but on this Trans Day of Visibility it feels inescapable. Still, we will keep going

By Mel Woods
How Republican lawmakers are using custody threats to eliminate gender-affirming care for trans kids
Politics

How Republican lawmakers are using custody threats to eliminate gender-affirming care for trans kids

Parents call their experience “traumatizing”

By Catherine Caruso
Nashville shooting blame game, censoring ‘Rainbowland,’ media progress in India, Twitter’s hateful cash haul and ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ queer rumours confirmed
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Nashville shooting blame game, censoring ‘Rainbowland,’ media progress in India, Twitter’s hateful cash haul and ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ queer rumours confirmed

5 queer and trans news stories we’re watching: March 29

By Maddy Mahoney
Lane Tredger is Yukon’s first out non-binary MLA
Identity

Lane Tredger is Yukon’s first out non-binary MLA

“My dream is that I’m not the only queer and trans voice in the room”

By Julia Peterson
Hathaway/Coel power, trans happiness, Disney dig at DeSantis, trans athletics ban and oldest queen passes
Xtra News Flash

Hathaway/Coel power, trans happiness, Disney dig at DeSantis, trans athletics ban and oldest queen passes

5 queer and trans stories to follow: March 24

By Maddy Mahoney
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The making of a detransitioner
Identity

The making of a detransitioner

Elisa Rae Shupe was a weapon in the hands of TERFs and Christian conservatives. Now, over 2,600 pages of leaked emails help tell her story

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle
Will Meta’s advisory board’s policy to ‘Free the nipple’ really free trans and non-binary people? 
Social Media

Will Meta’s advisory board’s policy to ‘Free the nipple’ really free trans and non-binary people? 

Moderation policies continue to be a topic of debate, leaving people to wonder if the recent changes will be enough 

By Amanda Scriver
Oscars make history, rural Pride networks, India and same-sex marriage, Scream VI is super gay and queer Juno winners
Xtra News Flash

Oscars make history, rural Pride networks, India and same-sex marriage, Scream VI is super gay and queer Juno winners

5 queer and trans news stories we’re watching the week of March 13

By Eve Cable
Decoding the language of the anti-trans movement
Power

Decoding the language of the anti-trans movement

OPINION: Under the euphemisms, transphobic figureheads are sending a clear message

By Katelyn Burns
Oscars’ gender, indecency expunged, a big queer Tennessee benefit, beautiful Minnesota and welcome, Suzy Eddie Izzard
Xtra News Flash

Oscars’ gender, indecency expunged, a big queer Tennessee benefit, beautiful Minnesota and welcome, Suzy Eddie Izzard

5 queer and trans news stories we’re following: March 10

By Maddy Mahoney
Black parents of trans kids speak to the power of public support 
Family

Black parents of trans kids speak to the power of public support 

Gabrielle Union-Wade and Dwyane Wade dedicated their NAACP Image Award to their trans daughter, Zaya

By Pascale Diverlus
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