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How Republican lawmakers are using custody threats to eliminate gender-affirming care for trans kids
Parents call their experience “traumatizing”
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
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”
The swimming pool is a place of escape, competition and a teenage crush in Jade Song’s debut novel, ‘Chlorine’
REVIEW: Narrating as a future mermaid, Jade Song’s protagonist is a prickly queer who holds readers at a distance
Inside the obsessive queer fandom of ‘Succession’
ANALYSIS: From Tom and Greg fancams to deep feelings, queer fans have latched on to HBO’s hit drama
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My friend detransitioned and has started to become transphobic. What should I do?
Kai Cheng Thom weighs in on how trans and detransitioned communities can cut through pain and anger to try to find compassion and understanding
Madonna queers Nashville, ‘Gen Q’ cancelled (sort of), Scotland’s new first minister, Grindr users targeted by police and queer curling in Halifax
5 queer and trans news stories we’re following: March 27
‘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
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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
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