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California becomes America’s first sanctuary state for trans youth seeking gender-affirming care
Senate Bill 107, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom last week, protects trans youth and their families from out-of-state prosecution
Ahmed Hussen talks LGBTQ2S+ housing
The Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion speaks to how the federal government plans to address housing issues faced by queer and trans people
The Pussy Palace was more than the raid
Over 20 years ago, police raided the Pussy Palace, but this is just a piece of the queer women’s bathhouse’s story
In her new memoir, the legendary Cecilia Gentili introduces us to the witches and mothers in her life
The literary debut of Argentina-born New York trans and sex work activist deserves all the adjectives
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 4, Episode 2 power ranking: See my name in neon lights
This week’s wonky judging results in an unusual power ranking
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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 4, Episode 2 recap: Rocker chicks
This franchise doesn’t wanna break up (bye bye) with its signature challenge
Rina Sawayama, The Paranoyds and more queer artists with new September tracks
The days are getting shorter, but these queer and trans artists will lift your spirits
Announcing the winner of the Xtra Pride Photo Contest
Xtra readers submitted pups, parades, parties and more, but one photo won out
Speed Date with drag thing Toddy
The winner of “Call Me Mother” Season 1 talks stand-up, opera and Vancouver’s diverse drag scene
‘Moonage Daydream’ is as unconventional as the artist it is inspired by
REVIEW: The David Bowie documentary is a cinematic musical odyssey
New study finds that top surgery improves quality of life in trans youth
The study comes at a time when trans healthcare is increasingly under fire in political and social arenas
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Four books (and a TikToker) to inspire your queer disability justice work
Plus more of what’s up and on starting Sept. 29
New study shows more mental health services lead to lower suicide risk for LGBTQ college students
The research suggests racialized and trans and non-binary students face greater suicide risks
Queer and trans candidates are running for office in Brazil in record numbers
Four years under the far-right presidency of Jair Bolsonaro has galvanized a whole new generation of activists—but divisions remain
Guy Branum on embracing the gay best friend role in queer rom-com ‘Bros’
The veteran comedian talks rom-com tropes and the importance of straight women for gays
Kezra Leon’s ‘Pink Moon’ is a club banger in the making
Florida rapper and drag performer Kezra Leon’s new EP is an homage to club culture
Thousands of Virginia students walk out over proposed anti-trans policies
Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s policies would prevent students from using their correct name or pronouns without a court order
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