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Trans

With ‘SAP,’ Mae Martin looks for life’s little joys
TV & Film

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

By Mel Woods
Advocates call for bottom surgery funding in Alberta
Trans Health

Advocates call for bottom surgery funding in Alberta

People seeking bottom surgeries face a four-year waiting list

By Jackie Richardson
The making of a detransitioner
Identity

The making of a detransitioner

Elisa Rae Shupe was a weapon in the hands of TERFs and Christian conservatives. Now, over 2,600 pages of leaked emails help tell her story

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle
My boyfriend can’t accept my body hair. Is it time to break up?
Ask Kai: Advice for the Apocalypse

My boyfriend can’t accept my body hair. Is it time to break up?

A trans reader questions at what point a partner’s “preference” can become harmful

By Kai Cheng Thom
Decoding the language of the anti-trans movement
Power

Decoding the language of the anti-trans movement

OPINION: Under the euphemisms, transphobic figureheads are sending a clear message

By Katelyn Burns
Oscars’ gender, indecency expunged, a big queer Tennessee benefit, beautiful Minnesota and welcome, Suzy Eddie Izzard
Xtra News Flash

Oscars’ gender, indecency expunged, a big queer Tennessee benefit, beautiful Minnesota and welcome, Suzy Eddie Izzard

5 queer and trans news stories we’re following: March 10

By Maddy Mahoney
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Black parents of trans kids speak to the power of public support 
Family

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

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

By Pascale Diverlus
‘Aftersun’ and the man I used to be
TV & Film

‘Aftersun’ and the man I used to be

I see myself in Sophie, but I also see me in her father Callum, played by Paul Mescal

By Emma Ambrose
Florida legislators propose bill that could allow parents to kidnap trans kids
Power

Florida legislators propose bill that could allow parents to kidnap trans kids

The bill would allow a parent “emergency custody” of children receiving gender-affirming care

By Jackie Richardson
Miley’s getting queerer, RIP Georgina Beyer, gay NYC homicides, angry Ontario Catholics and trans protests/counter-protests in Calgary 
Xtra News Flash

Miley’s getting queerer, RIP Georgina Beyer, gay NYC homicides, angry Ontario Catholics and trans protests/counter-protests in Calgary 

The buzziest LGBTQ2S+ stories for the week of March 6

By Eve Cable
Online-famous writer Aurora Mattia intertwines reality and fiction in ‘The Fifth Wound’
Books

Online-famous writer Aurora Mattia intertwines reality and fiction in ‘The Fifth Wound’

REVIEW: The excesses of Aurora Mattia’s debut novel are also part of what makes it real

By Eli Tareq El Bechelany-Lynch
In praise of queer dumplings and other miraculous creations from Nakhane, Ryan Ken and more
Queer Culture Catch-Up

In praise of queer dumplings and other miraculous creations from Nakhane, Ryan Ken and more

S. Bear Bergman serves up a feast of love and understanding

By S. Bear Bergman
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Black trans and non-binary youth are at a high risk of suicide, per new study
Health

Black trans and non-binary youth are at a high risk of suicide, per new study

New data from The Trevor Project reveals one in four Black trans youth reported a suicide attempt in the past year

By Mzwandile Poncana
Washington and California seek to grant trans people privacy around their deadnames
Politics

Washington and California seek to grant trans people privacy around their deadnames

The bills come as states like Texas and Florida increase government surveillance of trans people

By Jackie Richardson
Tennessee is first state to pass a drag ban—which could go into effect next month
Politics

Tennessee is first state to pass a drag ban—which could go into effect next month

Advocates point out that the bill could be used to target trans people in addition to drag performers

By Eve Cable
Hawaii’s only youth gender clinic will stay open, after ‘unbelievable’ fundraising success
Trans Health

Hawaii’s only youth gender clinic will stay open, after ‘unbelievable’ fundraising success

Closing the doors on vulnerable patients “was our worst fear,” says The Lavender Clinic’s CAO

By Julia Peterson
Calgary teens may face fines after participating in counter-protest against anti-LGBTQ2S+ group
Activism

Calgary teens may face fines after participating in counter-protest against anti-LGBTQ2S+ group

Police cited them for “street harassment” and “excessive noise” after protests became heated

By Emma Bainbridge
Our family’s guide to transitioning
Queering Family

Our family’s guide to transitioning

Telling my mother I was trans was the hardest part about coming out as a teen, but she ended up being my greatest support. Now we want to help families like ours 

By Tudor Robins & Evan Robins
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