5 queer and trans news stories to follow: March 17

OPINION: With a new anti-drag bill in Texas, Republicans are once again attempting to use the bounty system to bypass constitutional law

Six months into the historic plan, some are still waiting for more concrete commitments

OPINION: Christine Anderson shows the delicate game the Conservative leader is playing

Elisa Rae Shupe was a weapon in the hands of TERFs and Christian conservatives. Now, over 2,600 pages of leaked emails help tell her story

A trans reader questions at what point a partner’s “preference” can become harmful

OPINION: Under the euphemisms, transphobic figureheads are sending a clear message

5 queer and trans news stories we’re following: March 10

Advocates and community members say more policing isn’t the solution

Three new bills would further limit discussion of LGBTQ2S+ topics or identities in schools

My stepdad’s long-term care facility has a Rainbow Wing for LGBTQ2S+ seniors. It’s a first in North America

While many drag events have been cancelled or postponed in Calgary over the last few months, as threats and protests escalate, a local historian says this type of backlash isn’t new

OPINION: As attacks on drag and trans people escalate in the U.S., what can RuPaul do?

“Intense amount of cruelty coming from our state legislature”

The bill would allow a parent “emergency custody” of children receiving gender-affirming care

The buzziest LGBTQ2S+ stories for the week of March 6

ANALYSIS: Recently, they’re not even trying to hide it

A talk on “economic interests involved in transgenderism” has raised alarm bells in the student body and wider queer community

Transphobia

‘Willow’ cancelled, historic Hanlan’s, Australia rallies, tracking celebrity allies and a Michigan librarian reads censors to filth

It’s not just drag artists who need to worry about bounty hunting bills

National 2SLGBTQI+ action plan takes first steps with community funding, clearing criminal records

Pierre Poilievre’s courting of the far-right will have consequences

The making of a detransitioner

My boyfriend can’t accept my body hair. Is it time to break up?

Decoding the language of the anti-trans movement

Oscars’ gender, indecency expunged, a big queer Tennessee benefit, beautiful Minnesota and welcome, Suzy Eddie Izzard

Across Canada, anti-LGBTQ2S+ harassment on transit is rising

Florida legislators propose expansions to ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill

Is this the future of queer elder care?

Calgary pastor faces multiple charges after disrupting drag storytime

Drag is under attack. What role does ‘Drag Race’ play in fighting back?

Under relentless legislative attack, trans Tennesseans speak out

Florida legislators propose bill that could allow parents to kidnap trans kids

Miley’s getting queerer, RIP Georgina Beyer, gay NYC homicides, angry Ontario Catholics and trans protests/counter-protests in Calgary

The obsession cis people have with trans people’s genitals is out of control

Students and LGBTQ2S+ activists are speaking out over anti-trans University of Winnipeg talk