5 queer and trans stories we’re following: Feb. 17

OPINION: Their language is clear, conservatives want to literally exterminate trans people

The paper of record is the target of two open letters

OPINION: The U.K.’s normalization of anti-trans hate has real-world consequences—the trans teen murdered this week should be alive

ANALYSIS: Constant legislative attacks are damaging trans people’s mental health. How do reporters inform the public without telling them they’re doomed?

OPINION: The hiring of David French is just the latest in a string of anti-trans moves from mainstream media

In a world where only the loudest and most powerful voices get heard, the preservation of historical documents give voice to the unrepresented

The young trans puzzle writer and editor has carved out an unusual—and rare—career

OPINION: Tucker Carlson and others have already pivoted to blame the most vulnerable in our community for an immense tragedy

OPINION: The right’s drumbeat of hate must be challenged

Here’s why we’re over the moon that Autostraddle has reached its fundraiser goal

25 states have seen anti-trans ads airing, hoping to stop Black and Spanish-speaking voters from voting

MacIvor to head up new creative studio at Pink Triangle Press

For one trans woman, watching the spread of U.S. legislation targeting trans youth brings back painful memories

The ACLU claimed the district “blatantly violated” the U.S. constitution

Media

Black queer history, sporting sisterhood, Spanish rights, New York Times protest and beauty queen euphoria

The conservative agenda against trans people’s ultimate goal? Eliminating us

Contributors, organizations and celebrities call out the New York Times’ transphobia

Brianna Ghey deserved better than the U.K.’s transphobia

The NYT’s trans ‘debate’ isn’t actually a debate

Indian activists embrace the power of queer archiving to rebalance history

Start the new year with some poly puzzle play: the newest Xword is ‘Try Anything’ (themeless)

The queer wordplay worth living by: ‘Lead with your Heart’ (themed)

Our queer puzzle fun debuts: go nuts, it’s ‘Welcome to Xword’ (themeless)

Meet Xtra’s new crossword constructor Ada Nicolle

Right-wing media is turning the Club Q shooting on trans kids

The Colorado Springs shooting was preventable. Will we stop the next attacks on the LGBTQ2S+ community?

Independent queer media matters, and we’re all in it together

Conservatives are spending millions on anti-trans campaign ads in the U.S. midterms, says HRC report

Celebrated theatre artist Daniel MacIvor to join Xtra’s publisher

Growing up trans in ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Newfoundland

School district threatened with lawsuit after shutting down student newspaper over LGBTQ2S+ coverage