5 queer and trans news stories we’re following: March 27
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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 15, Episode 13 power ranking: Teach them well and let them lead the way
The final four is set—but will this season really be a top three?
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 15, Episode 13 recap: Teacher’s pets
A makeover of educators produces strong results across the board, but someone still has to go home
‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2, Episode 1 recap: Wish you were ear
Welcome to Xtra’s weekly recap keeping up with everyone’s favourite stranded cannibal soccer team
Canada’s testosterone shortages are ongoing—and trans people still aren’t getting answers
With little information or support available, trans people who use testosterone are left to advocate for themselves
The death of Eden Knight, a young trans woman, garners international attention
But we need more than outrage and temporary media coverage to save trans lives
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
When will reality dating shows get bisexuality right?
OPINION: The fumbling of bi storylines on “Perfect Match” shows there’s still work to do
With ‘SAP,’ Mae Martin looks for life’s little joys
The comedian discusses their new Netflix special, walking the red carpet with Elliot Page and recording a music album
How getting ghosted by ChatGPT showed me the bot’s true colours
ANALYSIS: ChatGPT’s evasive manoeuvres are an accurate analogy for our unfolding relationship with chatbots—a useful reminder for queer folks in particular
Advocates call for bottom surgery funding in Alberta
People seeking bottom surgeries face a four-year waiting list
Activists respond to book that denies HIV causes AIDS
Organizations and scientists argue the yet-to-be-published book is dangerous
Queers on TV, P.E.I. Pride nixes politicos, Ugandan death sentence, Grindr’s HIV tests and a super-drag queen telethon
5 queer and trans stories to watch: March 22
Prisoner Correspondence Project brings comfort and hope to LGBTQ2S+ prisoners across North America
Studies show that pen pal systems like this one can lead to better mental health and rehabilitation outcomes for incarcerated people
Hockey got gay, New York’s AG hosts Drag Story Hour, anti-trans Scottish candidates, Billie Eilish plays queer and Tinder’s new relationship types
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Canadian cities aren’t taking the necessary steps to end the HIV epidemic, advocates say
From Montreal to Vancouver, an over reliance on policing and other policy failures are top concerns
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 15, Episode 12 power ranking: Stars of the stage and screen
Who’s at the top of the ranking after this season’s Rusical?
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 15, Episode 12 recap: And now, a word from Luxx Noir London
In an episode already stacked with greatness, a monologue becomes the centrepiece