5 queer and trans stories we’re watching: June 19

5 queer and trans stories we’re watching: June 16

OPINION: The gender experimentation offered by the cosplay community must be preserved as conservatives continue on their mission to destroy gender nonconformity

An increase in anti-LGBTQ2S+ hate has forced some events to cancel, while others hire more security and take up emergency training

OPINION: Why pitting Christians versus Pride Nights is a terrible “compromise”

ANALYSIS: There’s nothing inherently sexual about young people learning about queer and trans people

OPINION: You cannot “eliminate transgenderism” without deeply restricting the gender presentation of all people in society

OPINION: As it expands, the social media platform will have to adapt its moderation policies if it wants to keep vulnerable users safe

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

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

Act4QueerSafety is calling on the federal government to protect communities against an organized wave of bigotry

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

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

OPINION: “Adult” “Human” “Female” is a highly problematic way to identify

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

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

5 queer and trans stories we’re following: April 14

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

Transphobia

Pixar non-binary character, Rishi Sunak makes transphobic comments, South Korean Pride clashes, Moldova Pride is peaceful and Trump-appointed judge blocks Indiana trans ban

Florida’s drag ban is facing a new test: comic conventions

‘We’re very fearful’: Pride organizers prepare for the worst as they gear up for June festivals

If MLB wants to support its LGBTQ2S+ fan base, it can’t play both sides

Kids should learn about sex. Why is such a basic fact now contentious?

Transphobes are targeting cis people now. That should be a wakeup call

Living sound forever: The genius of Wendy Carlos

Florida’s bathroom bill would keep me from my family

Canada must address rising hate toward LGBTQ2S+ people, say advocates

Jerry Springer’s legacy of discovery and disgust

Trans resilience shining through a glass darkly

How ‘women’s rights’ activists create language that dehumanizes trans people

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

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

Billy Porter as James Baldwin, Florida travel advisory, book bans booming, Missouri trans nightmare and TIME’s notable queers

HBO Max chose money over trans rights