TV & Film

‘Monica’ speaks to a rarely shown part of the trans experience

The Trace Lysette drama beautifully explores the ambiguities of life after transition

By Veronica Esposito

The Xtra Long Read

Living sound forever: The genius of Wendy Carlos

The trans synth pioneer changed music—and the world—forever

By Kristen S. Hé

Politics

Florida’s bathroom bill would keep me from my family

OPINION: Visiting my parents in Florida used to feel like a safe home away from home. Now, the idea of it makes my stomach turn

By Katelyn Burns

Culture

Jerry Springer’s legacy of discovery and disgust

OPINION: “I used to have a recurring nightmare that if I tried to transition, I’d be met with braying, angry Springer crowds”

By Katelyn Burns

Trans Health

Why we need to log off and look for trans joy

OPINION: I question what consuming so much doomerism will do to us as a community over the long term—and I want us to make more space for celebration

By Katelyn Burns

Sports

Paralympian Ness Murby looks to Paris, and a brighter future for trans athletes

“Hopefully, the next person won’t have to fight as much”

By Julia Peterson

Excerpt

Trans resilience shining through a glass darkly

Journalist Tre’vell Anderson’s very personal tour of trans representation in film and TV

By Tre’vell Anderson

Trans Health

First they came for trans kids. Now, in Missouri, they’re coming after trans adults

OPINION: Missouri’s targeting of gender-affirming care is part of the goal to eradicate trans people entirely

By Katelyn Burns

Culture

Judy Blume showed what to do when you get got by the anti-trans machine

ANALYSIS: A journalist seemingly baited Blume into agreeing with J.K. Rowling. Her response should be a model for learned allyship

By Mel Woods

Identity

Indigenous trans woman seeks changes over ‘unnecessarily degrading’ prison policy

“It violates my privacy and dignity.” Fallon Aubee says the government of Canada is exposing her personal information without consent

By Denio Lourenco

TV & Film

HBO Max chose money over trans rights

OPINION: J.K. Rowling is executive producing a new “Harry Potter” series for the streamer and it feels like a slap in the face

By Mel Woods

Activism

In the U.K., queer and trans self-defence classes are growing in popularity

U.K. transphobia is so severe that the country is known as “TERF Island.” In response, queer and trans fighters are teaching their communities to protect themselves and each other

By Jake Hall

Power

Twitter appears to censor some LGBTQ2S+ terms

OPINION: When queer and trans voices are suppressed, social media platforms become less safe

By Katelyn Burns

Queer Culture Catch-Up

5 new queer books to relish this spring

“Mimosa” and “Hijab Butch Blues” highlight this edition of S. Bear Berman’s bi-weekly cultural catch-up

By S. Bear Bergman

Books

Trans author Casey Plett’s debut story collection is reissued and finally back in print

“A Safe Girl to Love” sees the award-winning author grappling with her transition through literary fiction

By Veronica Esposito

History

A pioneering Canadian trans woman is being commemorated with a plaque in her hometown

Dianna Boileau’s life is being celebrated in the small northwestern community of Fort Frances

By Silas Le Blanc

Xtra News Flash

Supportive families key to trans youth health, boygenius slams anti-LGBTQ2S+ laws, Trans Bill of Rights reintroduced, Lizzo’s affirming shapewear and Texas lawmaker pranked

5 queer and trans news stories we’re watching: March 31

By Maddy Mahoney

TV & Film

Meet the filmmakers putting trans people in front of the camera and behind it

The Trans Film Mentorship partners emerging trans film workers with productions like “Sort Of” for paid work experience on set

By Mel Woods