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

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Four years ago, the Tanzanian government began targeting queer and trans communities. Since then, life has gotten exponentially more difficult for LGBTQ folks

A year after the trans military ban was enacted, the Pentagon has fallen short of its military recruitment targets. But trans folks hoping to join the fight against coronavirus are still prohibited

Before COVID-19 brought the world to a standstill, queer politicians and their partners were having a moment. Reflecting on Pete and Chasten, and the LGBTQ2 political couples who came before them

The author of ‘I Can’t Date Jesus’ discusses his latest book, the discomfort when talking about money and the paradox of social mobility

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

Outdated discriminatory policies hurt, especially in times of national emergency

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

How archaic laws across the pond fail to recognize trans-affirming marriages

In a landmark lawsuit, Jane Doe is fighting the U.S. Pentagon to serve as a trans woman

In countries where gay marriage is not recognized and borders have been closed, queer partners are struggling to stay together through the pandemic

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, March 27

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, March 20

LGBTQ2 people want to donate blood, but Canada’s system relies on paid-for plasma instead. If the country’s tainted blood scandal is any proof, we’re in for trouble

A case headed for SCOTUS could set a new, ugly precedent for marginalized communities. It’s why we need to rethink our approach to queer rights in the U.S.

They announced they’re running for the leadership of the Green Party earlier this week

Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, March 13

Politics

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

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

Tanzania is still arresting and persecuting LGBTQ people

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. military needs trans service members more than ever

In an uncertain time, an ode to the queer political spouse

Bestselling writer Michael Arceneaux doesn’t want to die poor and in debt

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

Amid COVID-19, lawmakers call to end blood donation bans for queer men

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

I wanted to marry my trans girlfriend in the U.K. I can’t

This U.S. naval officer is suing over Trump’s trans military ban

COVID-19 is keeping queer couples apart in Poland

Terrence McNally dies of COVID-19 complications, Michelle Visage’s looks and free Pornhub Premium

Vladimir Putin’s possible term extension, Billy Eichner’s plea and RuPaul’s big ruveal

We were warned about the problems with Canada’s gay blood ban

The Supreme Court is no longer a bastion of hope for queer Americans

Astrophysicist Amita Kuttner could be Canada’s first non-binary federal party leader

The Canadian government’s bill to ban conversion therapy, Halsey’s candidate and Joel Kim Booster’s gay romcom