Proud Lives

Gerald Hannon, a key figure in the gay liberation movement, has died at age 77

Friends and colleagues recall one of Canada’s most infamous journalists and longtime board member of Xtra’s publisher

By Ed Jackson

Activism

This map is tracking America’s historic wave of anti-trans legislation

Trans Legislation Tracker is shedding light on the real-world consequences of these bills

By Emma Banks

Dispatch

What does LGBTQ+ activism in Hungary look like now?

Orbán’s election victory built on homophobia marks a dangerous moment, but referendum “win” could signal future gains

By Riley Sparks

Activism

#Letters4TransKids sends messages of encouragement and love to trans youth

Journalist Ina Fried created a social media campaign to support trans kids targeted by legislative attacks

By Yvonne Marquez

Justice

L.A. political donor Ed Buck sentenced to 30 years in prison for the rape and murder of two gay Black men

Black activists had previously voiced frustration with law enforcement’s refusal to take the accusations against Buck seriously

By Ursula Muñoz S.

Activism

A busy intersection in Edmonton has been dominated by homophobic street preachers for years

At the city’s Pride Corner, a group of queer counter protestors is trying to drown out the hate

By Pamela Young

Activism

Thousands protest the U.K. government’s refusal to ban trans conversion therapy

More than 3,000 people took to the streets to demand the government include trans people in its conversion therapy ban

By V.S. Wells

Power

Alabama doctors and families sue over ‘unprecedented’ bill criminalizing trans youth health care

Two lawsuits are challenging an Alabama law that charges doctors with felonies for prescribing puberty blockers or hormone therapy

By Yvonne Marquez

Power

An external audit of three federal grants to Pride Toronto leaves more questions unanswered

New allegations surface over falsified documents and double dealing

By Krishna Rau

Activism

This student defied Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law by teaching their class about Stonewall

A junior in the suburbs of Orlando presented a mini-lesson on the watershed moment in queer history

By Oliver Haug

Activism

In Warsaw, a Ukrainian drag queen talks about queer life and refugees

“The LGBTQ+ community is together, organized and supportive”

By Adam Zivo

Activism

This group is using ACT-UP tactics to make the fight for trans rights more urgent

Tear It Up plans to make trans activism louder—and more controversial

By Shane Burley

Identity

Italian court recognizes non-binary identities in historic ruling that could set major precedent

But Italy has much work to do to ensure full equality for LGBTQ+ people

By Nico Lang

Human Rights

Queer Iraqis are being detained and abused by police, according to new report

Advocates are calling on the international community to speak out about the struggles LGBTQ+ people face in the country

By Oliver Haug

Politics

LGBTQ2S+ groups vow to fight back after Florida governor signs “Don’t Say Gay” bill

HB 1557 prohibits public school instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity to students in kindergarten through the third grade

By Yvonne Marquez

Politics

These billboard campaigns ‘Say Gay’ in response to attacks on LGBTQ2S+ equality

As Gov. Ron DeSantis signs Florida’s controversial “Don’t Say Gay” bill into law, LGBTQ2S+ people are fighting back

By Jordan Daniels

Justice

U.N. calls to repeal laws criminalizing lesbian sex in historic declaration

Victory by a Sri Lankan activist may impact 43 countries which outlaw sexual relations between women

By Nico Lang

History

Here’s what Canada’s LGBTQ2S+ National Monument will look like

The winning design was just unveiled and construction is expected to be completed by 2025

By V.S. Wells