OPINION: Anti-trans laws are tearing apart the families conservatives purport to want to protect

Cheng Thom discusses her latest book, and how she holds on to love and hope

Plus two great fiction choices for tweens and teens

Despite an increasingly hostile political climate, vital organizations are carving out space for trans joy

“We have a calling, here in this decaying world, and that is to live and to serve life with every precious breath that is gifted to us”

REVIEW: The U.K.-born singer-songwriter is breaking new ground in a stellar career at a time when trans rights are increasingly under threat

Plus patient advice from the Trans Handy Ma’am

Despite being in a long-term, monogamous relationship, Liam Dee’s dying wish to become a tissue donor was deemed “high-risk.” He’s not the only one

OPINION: Language learning models are a threat to queer journalism that we should be taking very seriously

The story of a 30-something Albertan shows how broken the Canadian system is. It may also be a gross violation of their human rights

Plus the glorious return of Anohni and the Johnsons

ANALYSIS: The “Barbie” film is a fiercely feminist project that reinforces the gender binary. And yet we can also read into it what we want

Queer and trans folk have been doing wonderfully awful things to Barbie since the doll’s creation

OPINION: Today’s panic over transness and kids is largely driven by the overactive imaginations of people who have never met a trans person in their lives

Trans Canadians celebrate potential update to binary body scanners, but say staff training is needed to ensure the benefits stick

The film’s breakout star shares their comedy and acting journey and how they navigate career, relationships and imposter syndrome

Plus diverse, ethical porn, a “Fast and Furious”-themed trans zine and a breathlessly funny YA title from Jason June

Between overwhelming wait-lists for trans-competent doctors and new virtual fees, transition-related care is becoming less accessible

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The ‘trans debate’ isn’t just about wonky policy issues, it’s about families

Kai Cheng Thom’s ‘Falling Back in Love with Being Human’ is an ode to the love letter

Book your date with queer country love from Tyler Childers and trans advocate Chanel Lopez

If you want to help trans youth in the U.K., here are the groups to support

In the midst of despair, how do you find the will to go on?

Anohni is back with the Johnsons for her most important album yet

Author Khashayar J. Khabushani, films ‘Mutt’ and ‘Summer Qamp’ and music by Thea Grace and Um, Jennifer? top this week’s culture calendar

‘Robbed of the legacy he wanted to leave.’ A gay man’s family fights for the right to donate organs and tissues

I asked ChatGPT to write an article about trans athletes. It didn’t go well

Wait times for bottom surgery in Canada can be as long as eight years. The impact on individuals can be deadly

New hits from Claud, APW, Troye Sivan and more

From Barbie porn and Ken buttplugs to Trixie Mattel

Trans parents have always existed

Calgary Airport trials first gender-neutral security screenings in Canada

Sabrina Wu, star of ‘Joy Ride,’ isn’t quite ready for their closeup

‘International Male’ documentary and ‘Vibe Check’ podcast top the catch-up this week

Months after Ontario slashed funding for virtual healthcare, trans patients are still struggling to find alternatives