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Oklahoma lawmakers are pushing one of the most restrictive anti-trans medical care bills yet
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.
Trans people in New Jersey can now change their names confidentially
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
With drag shows under attack, ‘We’re Here’ has become essential viewing
TV & Film

With drag shows under attack, ‘We’re Here’ has become essential viewing

OPINION: In its third season, the series shows how drag has become the front-line in a mounting campaign of hate against queer and trans people

By Mel Woods
Some queer men in the U.S. may soon be allowed to donate blood
Health

Some queer men in the U.S. may soon be allowed to donate blood

Under the new policy, all blood donors would be individually assessed for “risk,” regardless of their sexuality 

By Maddy Mahoney
By refusing to drop Libs of TikTok, Shopify is selling hate 
Business

By refusing to drop Libs of TikTok, Shopify is selling hate 

OPINION: The e-commerce giant has refused repeated calls to deplatform a known hate group. When will they do the right thing? 

By Nicholas Surges
So, what happened to mpox?
Health

So, what happened to mpox?

Following a summer peak, new cases have steadily dropped—but it’s not all a success story

By Kevin Hurren
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‘Gemmel & Tim’ is a compassionate demand for justice for Ed Buck’s victims
TV & Film

‘Gemmel & Tim’ is a compassionate demand for justice for Ed Buck’s victims

Touching documentary demands justice

By Ursula Muñoz S.
The Colorado Springs shooting was preventable. Will we stop the next attacks on the LGBTQ2S+ community?
Hate Watch

The Colorado Springs shooting was preventable. Will we stop the next attacks on the LGBTQ2S+ community?

OPINION: The right’s drumbeat of hate must be challenged

By Zack Ford
Club Q shooting: Here’s what we know so far
Hate Watch

Club Q shooting: Here’s what we know so far

Patrons at club took ‘heroic’ measures to stop gunman’s attack. Five killed, 25 injured, according to latest reports

By Xtra Staff
San Francisco launches guaranteed-income program for trans residents 
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
U.S. Senate to hold final vote on Respect for Marriage Act on Nov. 28, helping protect same-sex couples
Politics

U.S. Senate to hold final vote on Respect for Marriage Act on Nov. 28, helping protect same-sex couples

Queer Americans are celebrating the culmination of a decade-long campaign to protect same-sex couples from one of the country’s most homophobic federal laws

By Rob Salerno
Texas lawmakers want to criminalize drag shows
Politics

Texas lawmakers want to criminalize drag shows

Advocates warn that the bill could have disastrous consequences for trans people in the state

By Diamond Yao
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Nevada passes most expansive Equal Rights Amendment yet
Politics

Nevada passes most expansive Equal Rights Amendment yet

The state’s ERA is the first to include equal rights protections on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity 

By Ursula Muñoz S.
New Tennessee bill banning ‘male or female impersonators’ in public could criminalize drag performers and trans people
Politics

New Tennessee bill banning ‘male or female impersonators’ in public could criminalize drag performers and trans people

The pre-filed bill, which will be taken up next year, would make it a crime to do drag where it “could be viewed by a person who is not an adult”

By V.S. Wells
LGBTQ2S+ Americans feel a mix of emotions following tense midterm elections
Politics

LGBTQ2S+ Americans feel a mix of emotions following tense midterm elections

Worst case scenarios were avoided in many areas of the United States, but in other areas of the country queer people are still worried about their rights

By Sydney Bauer
Recent studies in England, U.S. and Canada raise concerns regarding PrEP accessibility
Sexual Health

Recent studies in England, U.S. and Canada raise concerns regarding PrEP accessibility

Nearly 65 percent of people are unable to readily access PrEP in England, according to a report conducted by leading preventative HIV organizations

By Ursula Muñoz S.
All the LGBTQ2S+ wins and losses from the 2022 midterm elections
Politics

All the LGBTQ2S+ wins and losses from the 2022 midterm elections

Here’s everything queer you need to know about election night 

By Oliver Haug
The U.S.’s largest survey of trans people is here—and looking for your responses
Identity

The U.S.’s largest survey of trans people is here—and looking for your responses

The survey’s first iteration, from 2015, continues to exert a major influence in policy and reporting on trans issues

By Jackie Richardson
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