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Mandalorian Star Introduces His Trans Sister

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Lux Pascal

The Mandalorian star Pedro Pascal lovingly introduced the world to his sister Lux Pascal as she publicly came out as trans on Tuesday (9 February). In a heartwarming Instagram post, the 45-year-old, who has his pronouns on his social media, uploaded a photograph of Lux’s cover for the Chilean magazine Revista Ya, where she opened up about her transition. “My sister, my heart, our Lux,” the Chilean-born actor wrote in Spanish in the caption, according to PEOPLE. Full Story from Pink News

John Barrowman Calls for Trans Doctor Who

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John Barrowman

John Barrowman is encouraging Doctor Who to “take another leap” and cast a transgender Time Lord after Jodie Whittaker leaves the show. After making waves as the first ever female Doctor, Whittaker’s tenure is rumoured to be ending soon, leaving the door open for a queer actor to follow her into the TARDIS. As speculation over her successor intensifies, Barrowman threw his weight behind the idea of a transgender actor in the iconic role. “I’d love to see a transgender Doctor. I think that would be awesome,” he told Metro. “With Jodie, they made a leap. They made a huge … Read more

Video Games That Broke New Ground for LGBTQ+ Representation

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The Sims lesbian couple

It’s LGBT History Month, so we’re here to give you a quick lesson in gaming history with eight queer video games you really should know about. LGBT+ representation in games has definitely picked up steam in recent years, with indie developers in particular offering fun, authentic and thought-provoking queer games. But since the 80s the LGBT+ community have been visible in video games – even if you haven’t heard of them… Caper in the Castro For many years, Caper in the Castro was thought to be lost. Originally released in 1989, it is widely considered to be the first LGBT+ … Read more

Iconic “Alien” Character Is Trans

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Navigator Joan Lambert

Ridley Scott’s 1979 space-bound slasher “Alien” has achieved cult status for its genre-defining visual effects, depth of characters and stunning sci-fi realism – but trans reputation doesn’t often come to mind. Yet if you look beyond Sigourney Weaver’s iconic performance as Ellen Ripley you’ll find a subtle detail that many viewers missed. Among the small crew of the Nostromo is navigator Joan Lambert, a brilliant bag of nerves played by actor Veronica Cartwright. By the end of the film she and Ripley are the ones remaining aboard the doomed ship, left alone to battle it out against the Xenomorph. James … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Starwhal in Flight – Mary E. Lowd

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Starwhal in Flight

QSFer Mary E. Lowd has a new queer sci fi book out (ace, lesbian, non-binary, trans ftm), Entangled Universe Book 3, Starwhal In Flight. Where are the other starwhals? The question haunts Clarity, echoing in her dreams. The cyborg starwhal who Clarity and her crew inhabit has become more than a spaceship or home to them. She’s their friend. But while Clarity and crew are filling their starwhal’s belly with a gengineered garden, the rest of the pod is still held captive by the Aether Gaia scientists who tinker with and experiment upon them like lab animals. The all-powerful AI, … Read more

NASA Asked to Name Planet After Trans Artist

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SOPHIE-PLANET

SOPHIE died trying to watch the moon, so the trans community is trying to give her a planet. SOPHIE was trying to see the first full moon of the year when she fell from a ladder and tragically died in the early hours of 30 January. She was just 34. After the death of the artist, Christian Arroyo created a petition asking NASA to rename the planet TOI 1338 b in her honour. He explained how she was an influence for the young LGBTQ+ community. “SOPHIE was a highly influential singer, songwriter, and producer who was a great inspiration to … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Root – Daniel Fisher

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Root - Daniel Fisher

QSFer Daniel Fisher has a new queer comedic dark fantasy out, The Place of Things Book Four: “Root.” Root, the third book in the Place of Things series is the continuing story of Michael and his new, rather unique fiancée. From the Winter’s Solstice to the Vernal Equinox we find our lover’s and their friends explore new and creative ways to adapt to life altering events.  Having relocated and now a resident in the sanctuary town of Sacred Grove, Michael is finding his place among the mythical, mystical and mostly immortal residents who’ve hidden away from the outside world. Not … Read more

New Batwoman Javicia Leslie Wants More Trans Superheroes

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Javicia Leslie

Batwoman star Javicia Leslie has delivered a powerful rallying cry for diversity on screen, saying she wants to see more trans superheroes in the spotlight. The actor, who made her debut Sunday (17 January) as new Batwoman Ryan Wilder in the show’s second season opener after Ruby Rose quit her role as Kate Kane, told the Washington Post that representation in superhero shows is essential. Leslie said her character will be “completely different” from Rose’s, but she confirmed that the new iteration of Batwoman will also be gay. “Batwoman [is] gay in the comics,” Javicia Leslie said. “I think that … Read more

ANNOUNCEMENT: Entanglement Bound – Mary E. Lowd

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Entanglement Bound - Mary E. Lowd

QSFer Mary E. Lowd has a new queer space opera out (ace, lesbian, trans ftm): “Entanglement Bound.” Clarity’s home is her spaceship. Living on the move. Planet to planet. When money trouble forces Clarity and her traveling companion, Irohann, to take on passengers, Irohann worries his secret identity will be revealed. He’s a canine alien on the run from an empire of sentient plants, and their queen has a personal vendetta against him. But Clarity believes his fears are unfounded and the Doraspians gave up on him long ago.Heartsick at the idea of losing their ship, Clarity accepts an offer … Read more

Waiting for a Trans Character in the MCU

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Sera

Way back in the mists of time, at the beginning of January 2020, the internet lit up with the news that Marvel was going to be adding a transgender character to the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe) “very soon”. Speaking at a New York Film Academy event, the president of Marvel Studios Kevin Feige was asked whether there were plans to bring “more LGBT+ characters” into the Marvel universe – “specifically the T, trans characters?” Marvel boss Kevin Feige has said that there will “absolutely” be more queer and trans characters in the franchise’s upcoming films. Feige appeared at a Q&A … Read more