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Virginia strips away protections for trans students
Power

Virginia strips away protections for trans students

The new policies require trans students to file paperwork to be called by their correct pronouns, and could potentially out them to their parents

By Jackie Richardson
Malta plans to be one of the few countries to fund gender-affirming surgeries
Power

Malta plans to be one of the few countries to fund gender-affirming surgeries

The reforms, promised by Prime Minister Robert Abela, are the latest in a series of progressive reforms around LGBTQ+ rights

By Maddy Mahoney
Inside ‘The People’s Joker,’ the TIFF sensation that got pulled after one screening
TV & Film

Inside ‘The People’s Joker,’ the TIFF sensation that got pulled after one screening

Vera Drew’s trans superhero masterpiece made headlines for copyright problems. We spoke to Drew about the creatively triumphant film

By Christos Tsirbas
Montana bans trans and intersex people from changing their birth certificates
Power

Montana bans trans and intersex people from changing their birth certificates

The state had previously shifted from a “gender” marker to a “sex” marker, and required surgery for updates

By V.S. Wells
‘Something You Said Last Night’ is the kind of trans film we’ve been asking for
TV & Film

‘Something You Said Last Night’ is the kind of trans film we’ve been asking for

REVIEW: Luis De Filippis’s debut feature is a brilliant and tightly constructed family portrait

By Mel Woods
I sent some (fully dressed) selfies to a prospective date and they blocked me. What am I missing?
Ask Kai: Advice for the Apocalypse

I sent some (fully dressed) selfies to a prospective date and they blocked me. What am I missing?

Kai helps a reader navigate the sometimes complicated world of personal boundaries

By Kai Cheng Thom
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Chile just blocked historic LGBTQ+ rights reforms—and Scotland could be next
Power

Chile just blocked historic LGBTQ+ rights reforms—and Scotland could be next

Chileans voted against a new pro-LGBTQ+ constitution, and proposed trans rights reforms in Scotland are also in jeopardy 

By Maddy Mahoney
This lesbian couple just married in Romania—even though same-sex marriage is illegal
Marriage Equality

This lesbian couple just married in Romania—even though same-sex marriage is illegal

The women were able to sidestep their country’s definition of marriage because one of them had not yet had her gender changed on her official documents

By Ursula Muñoz S.
Growing up trans in ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Newfoundland
Power

Growing up trans in ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Newfoundland

For one trans woman, watching the spread of U.S. legislation targeting trans youth brings back painful memories

By Rhea Rollmann
Four queer Canadian directors talk bringing grit and glitter to TIFF 2022
TV & Film

Four queer Canadian directors talk bringing grit and glitter to TIFF 2022

The filmmakers behind “Something You Said Last Night” “ROSIE” and more are queering the Toronto International Film Festival

By Pat Mullen
U.S. court allows doctors to discriminate against trans people for religious reasons
Power

U.S. court allows doctors to discriminate against trans people for religious reasons

The court issued a permanent injunction against mandates protecting trans access to care

By Jackie Richardson
Rachika Nayar’s sophomore album ‘Heaven Come Crashing’ is a layered exploration of sound
Music

Rachika Nayar’s sophomore album ‘Heaven Come Crashing’ is a layered exploration of sound

REVIEW: The Brooklyn-based electronic artist expands on her deeply felt electronic soundscape

By Nour Abi-Nakhoul
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Trans streamer plans to leave Canada after being targeted by doxxing and harassment campaign
Transphobia

Trans streamer plans to leave Canada after being targeted by doxxing and harassment campaign

Keffals believes that she has no other choice but to flee the country for her own safety

By Diamond Yao
Trail-blazing trans artist Greer Lankton gave the girls the dolls we need
Culture

Trail-blazing trans artist Greer Lankton gave the girls the dolls we need

Through two permanent archives and the artists she influenced, the legendary doll-maker’s work lives on

By Grace Byron
Meet Kidd Bandit, your new favourite non-binary anime pro wrestler
Culture

Meet Kidd Bandit, your new favourite non-binary anime pro wrestler

The indie wrestling breakout brings trans joy, keyblade battles and Naruto kicks to the ring

By Mel Woods
Injectable PrEP is safe and effective in preventing HIV/AIDS among trans women, study finds
Health

Injectable PrEP is safe and effective in preventing HIV/AIDS among trans women, study finds

Trans women can safely continue HRT while using injectable PrEP, researchers say

By Diamond Yao
The devastating costs of Republican attacks on schools
Education

The devastating costs of Republican attacks on schools

What happens when good teachers are prohibited from giving students the support they need? They leave teaching

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle
A popular trans Twitch streamer was arrested after being targeted by transphobic swatting
Power

A popular trans Twitch streamer was arrested after being targeted by transphobic swatting

The attack is reportedly the latest in a series of anti-trans violence directed at Clara Sorrenti, who is known as Keffals

By Diamond Yao
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