Canadian LGBTQ2S+ youth more likely to have eating disorders, says study

Researchers hope the study will help clinicians recognize that “eating disorders impact not only cisgender women”

Republicans are coming for bodily autonomy. Why won’t Democrats take a stand?

OPINION: The Respect for Marriage Act passed without a hitch—but Republicans still seek to control queer and trans bodies at all costs

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle

Education

Free school for trans people opens in Pakistan, offers technical skills and education

Nearly all of the school’s instructors are also trans

By Ursula Muñoz S.

Inside Xtra

Meet Xtra’s new crossword constructor Ada Nicolle

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

By Gordon Bowness

Identity

India sees historic firsts for LGBTQ+ rights

On the heels of two Supreme Court petitions arguing to legalize same-sex marriage, Delhi just got its first trans representative

By Maddy Mahoney

Trans Health

This trailblazing clinic is helping trans people in Brazil get the healthcare they need

The João W. Nery Outpatient Clinic gives trans patients access to social worker, psychologist, an endocrinologist and general practitioner

By André Aram

Politics

Ten trans lawyers just got appointed to the Supreme Court bar. Here’s why that matters

OPINION: With these appointments, trans people will be able to argue for themselves, just as the most important trans rights cases start to hit the high court

By Katelyn Burns

Trans Health

Oklahoma lawmakers are pushing one of the most restrictive anti-trans medical care bills yet

The bill, which was filed by Rep. Jim Olsen, could force trans people under the age of 21 to medically detransition, if they’ve already begun transitioning

By Ursula Muñoz S.

Identity

Trans people in New Jersey can now change their names confidentially

OPINION: New Jersey governor Phil Murphy signed an executive order making name changes private and confidential. This is crucial for the safety of trans people—other states should take note

By Erin Reed

Ask Kai: Advice for the Apocalypse

I’m a trans man who doesn’t want to transition medically or socially. Am I betraying my community?

Kai advises a reader who feels pressure to stay in the closet

By Kai Cheng Thom

Activism

Trans activists in Peru fight for a gender identity law

A new law could bring safety and equality for trans people in the country

By Misha Pensato

Trans Health

Trans people in Ontario are on the verge of losing a vital healthcare source

The Connect-Clinic can’t take new patients under Ontario’s new funding agreement with doctors

By Jackie Richardson

Media

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

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

By Mel Woods

Identity

Gender-neutral hair salons are helping trans folks to fully see themselves

Initiatives like Dresscode Project and Strands for Trans make a case for why hair should always be genderless

By Amanda Scriver

Trans Health

As we reimagine our healthcare systems, we can’t leave trans people behind

OPINION: The pandemic has left healthcare on the brink of collapse. We have a chance to rebuild better

By V. Jo Hsu

Ask Kai: Advice for the Apocalypse

My bosses keep misgendering my co-worker. Should I say something?

“It takes a strong soul to correct a person in a position of power—but this is what it means to stand up to injustice.”

By Kai Cheng Thom

Power

A beauty pageant’s decision to exclude a trans contestant was upheld in court. That should worry us all

OPINION: The American 9th circuit court ruled that forcing the pageant to include trans contestants would amount to “compelled speech.” This sets a dangerous precedent for trans exclusion

By Katelyn Burns

Politics

San Francisco launches guaranteed-income program for trans residents

The program will give 55 trans people $1,200 a month for 18 months

By Maddy Mahoney