5 queer and trans news stories we’re watching: March 29

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Gabrielle Union-Wade and Dwyane Wade dedicated their NAACP Image Award to their trans daughter, Zaya

OPINION: The paper of record is under fire for its transphobic coverage. How did it get this bad, and who is calling the shots?

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In a world where only the loudest and most powerful voices get heard, the preservation of historical documents give voice to the unrepresented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

Media

Nashville shooting blame game, censoring ‘Rainbowland,’ media progress in India, Twitter’s hateful cash haul and ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ queer rumours confirmed

Queers on TV, P.E.I. Pride nixes politicos, Ugandan death sentence, Grindr’s HIV tests and a super-drag queen telethon

Black parents of trans kids speak to the power of public support

What went wrong at the New York Times?

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