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Authorities have been trying to suppress public gender nonconformity for centuries—and now the U.S. is stepping up the attacks
History

Authorities have been trying to suppress public gender nonconformity for centuries—and now the U.S. is stepping up the attacks

A surge of proposed drag bans, which would bar “male or female impersonators” from appearing where children could see them, form part of a very contemporary moral panic—but the ideologies at their core are nothing new

By Kit Heyam
Conservatives attack signage advocating LGBTQ2S+ rights
Censorship

Conservatives attack signage advocating LGBTQ2S+ rights

A school board and the House of Representatives target LGBTQ2S+ signs and flags

By Jackie Richardson
Forcibly outing trans kids is dangerous
Power

Forcibly outing trans kids is dangerous

OPINION: When schools are required to disclose a child’s trans identity, they prioritize parents over students’ well-being

By Katelyn Burns
North Dakota book ban could imprison librarians who stock queer literature
Censorship

North Dakota book ban could imprison librarians who stock queer literature

Proposed legislation is the latest in a slew of anti-LGBTQ2S+ book-bannings across the United States

By Eve Cable
Multiple states have proposed bills that would ban gender-affirming care for adults
Trans Health

Multiple states have proposed bills that would ban gender-affirming care for adults

OPINION: Newly proposed legislation shows that attempts to curb trans rights were never going to stop with kids

By Katelyn Burns
Another major HIV vaccine trial has failed 
Sexual Health

Another major HIV vaccine trial has failed 

Researchers found the vaccine, Mosaico, was “safe but ineffective” 

By Maddy Mahoney
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As Republican-led statehouses continue to attack trans rights, some blue states are fighting back
Politics

As Republican-led statehouses continue to attack trans rights, some blue states are fighting back

Sanctuary state bills and bureaucratic improvements to name changes or gender marker updates are appearing in states like California and Illinois

By V.S. Wells
An ex-Mormon is believed to be the first in her rural Utah county to legally affirm her name and gender
Identity

An ex-Mormon is believed to be the first in her rural Utah county to legally affirm her name and gender

“I feel like I’m finally coming of age at 33”

By Jackie Richardson
The NYT’s trans ‘debate’ isn’t actually a debate
Media

The NYT’s trans ‘debate’ isn’t actually a debate

OPINION: The hiring of David French is just the latest in a string of anti-trans moves from mainstream media 

By Katelyn Burns
The deviant, danceable liberation of My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult’s ‘Sexplosion!’
Queer View Mirror

The deviant, danceable liberation of My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult’s ‘Sexplosion!’

After more than 30 years, the queer-coded album still thrills

By Christopher DiRaddo
A new Arizona bill that could force teachers to misgender trans students kicks off a new year of anti-trans legislation
Education

A new Arizona bill that could force teachers to misgender trans students kicks off a new year of anti-trans legislation

Senate Bill 1001 would also allow school workers to misgender trans students, teachers or other staff with no recourse

By V.S. Wells
This Texas city is privatizing its library after a dispute over LGBTQ2S+ books
Censorship

This Texas city is privatizing its library after a dispute over LGBTQ2S+ books

With book bans and restrictions at an all-time high, studies show that 33 percent of challenged books in the U.S. have queer themes or characters 

By Maddy Mahoney
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A U.S. court ruled to uphold the rights of trans athletes. Will the verdict stick?
Sports

A U.S. court ruled to uphold the rights of trans athletes. Will the verdict stick?

OPINION: The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision is a huge victory but the future of trans athletes remains uncertain

By Katelyn Burns
Queer incarcerated youth have worse mental health than their peers, new study shows 
Mental Health

Queer incarcerated youth have worse mental health than their peers, new study shows 

Even before incarceration, queer youth, especially queer youth of colour, are more likely to be disciplined in school

By Diamond Yao
This Texas ‘mama bear’ is fighting hateful policies to protect trans kids across the U.S. 
Activism

This Texas ‘mama bear’ is fighting hateful policies to protect trans kids across the U.S. 

Amber Briggle is suing Governor Greg Abbott to protect her son and others

By Cam Smith
Ohio lawmakers kill controversial trans sports bill that would have required genital inspections 
Sports

Ohio lawmakers kill controversial trans sports bill that would have required genital inspections 

Republican lawmakers failed to come to agreement on the controversial provision

By Ursula Muñoz S.
A new report proves that online anti-LGBTQ2S+ hate turns into real-life violence 
Social Media

A new report proves that online anti-LGBTQ2S+ hate turns into real-life violence 

Online harassment of doctors and hospitals that provide gender-affirming care has led to bomb threats, death threats and lockdowns 

By Maddy Mahoney
Righteous Queens and Shady Bitches of 2022
Rainbow Rewind 2022

Righteous Queens and Shady Bitches of 2022

From Cherelle T. Griner, Amy Schneider and drag performers on the front lines to Ron DeSantis, Elon Musk and the Freedom Convoy, we’ve rounded up the best and the worst of 2022

By Xtra Staff
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