Trans in isolation: Four non-binary and trans folks on the realities of COVID-19
From the courage to come out, to freedom from misgendering, to the pains of quarantine dysphoria
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How I learned to masturbate like a trans girl
It took a whole community of queers to help me learn that my body exists on its own terms
Writing complicated trans characters with John Elizabeth Stintzi
The award-winning author on finding comfort in uncertainty, not-so-straightforward identities and their new novel, ‘Vanishing Monuments’
Queer men and trans women can’t donate plasma for COVID-19 research
Even amid a pandemic, blood and plasma bans remain in place for queer and trans people across North America
Why Peter MacKay is questioning trans rights
The Conservative leadership hopeful criticized an opponent’s support for trans people in a recent email blast to supporters. It’s a reminder of the stark division between gay rights and trans rights in Canada
Having supportive adults may decrease HIV rates among trans youth
A new study found that trans-affirming sex ed and a strong support system are crucial to improving health
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Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. military needs trans service members more than ever
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
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
I wanted to marry my trans girlfriend in the U.K. I can’t
How archaic laws across the pond fail to recognize trans-affirming marriages
This U.S. naval officer is suing over Trump’s trans military ban
In a landmark lawsuit, Jane Doe is fighting the U.S. Pentagon to serve as a trans woman
Meet the trans man who collected fan art of Kirk and Spock in love
Jenson Hillenbrand has one of America’s biggest collections of ‘Star Trek’ fan art. Now, he’s sharing it with the world
Proper IDs could improve mental health for trans people
A new study confirms that reflecting correct name and gender could lower rates of psychological distress
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What social isolation feels like for trans folks
For trans and non-binary Canadians, measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 mean less social support and access to life-saving medications
Trans people in Canada are still facing major health inequities. This new study can help us understand the gaps
From harassment, poverty and mental health, the groundbreaking study by Trans Pulse Canada shows us we still have work to do
Cassils transforms the way we see
Performance artist uses their trans body to fascinate and challenge
What it means for trans folks when AI ‘verifies’ our genders
A new women-only app uses biometric software to determine users’ genders. For trans people, it’s yet another pseudo-scientific method of gatekeeping
My trans partner is traumatized by her transition, and is too triggered to support me through mine. I’m so hurt. Can this relationship be saved?
Mike Bloomberg’s anti-trans comments, queers against Pete Buttigieg and Mj Rodriguez’s new boyfriend
Here’s what to expect from Xtra Weekly, Feb. 21
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