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Mississippi trans youth forced to flee the state in wake of health care ban
Politics

Mississippi trans youth forced to flee the state in wake of health care ban

Faced with anti-trans bans, trans youth and their families in Mississippi scramble for alternatives

August 21, 2023
Meet the coalition of advocates fighting for Missouri’s trans youth
Activism

Meet the coalition of advocates fighting for Missouri’s trans youth

In the state with the most anti-trans legislation proposed this year thus far, families, school communities and even rabbis are banding together

February 7, 2023
LGBTQ+ Ghanaian refugee in Canada faces ‘cruel’ deportation after asylum claim denied
Immigration & Refugees

LGBTQ+ Ghanaian refugee in Canada faces ‘cruel’ deportation after asylum claim denied

Issah Habib fled his home country in 2016. He is now missing

February 17, 2022
A landmark LGBTQ2S+ rights bill is gaining record support from major businesses
Power

A landmark LGBTQ2S+ rights bill is gaining record support from major businesses

More than 500 companies are calling on the U.S. to finally pass the Equality Act

January 26, 2022
Hundreds of trans South Dakotans protest as governor pushes anti-trans sports ban
Activism

Hundreds of trans South Dakotans protest as governor pushes anti-trans sports ban

Gov. Kristi Noem ran a nationwide ad urging voters to protect “female sports” from trans athletes

January 18, 2022
7 U.S. states are already pushing bills targeting trans people in 2022
Power

7 U.S. states are already pushing bills targeting trans people in 2022

Most bills seek to block trans youth from sports participation

January 13, 2022
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This historic ruling just secured equality for same-sex parents across Europe
Power

This historic ruling just secured equality for same-sex parents across Europe

The victory could lay the groundwork for future wins in the EU

December 22, 2021
Activists, celebrities call for boycott of World Cup over Qatar’s extreme anti-gay laws
Sports

Activists, celebrities call for boycott of World Cup over Qatar’s extreme anti-gay laws

The country, where same-sex behaviour is punishable with prison sentences, has come under fire ahead of the 2022 games

December 15, 2021
Global Black Pride is coming to Toronto—and it’s bigger and better than ever
Identity

Global Black Pride is coming to Toronto—and it’s bigger and better than ever

“Black Pride is a political act whether we’re protesting or dancing”

December 6, 2021
Artist projects the names of trans folks murdered this year on Netflix HQ, calling for change
Power

Artist projects the names of trans folks murdered this year on Netflix HQ, calling for change

After a deadly year for trans and gender nonconforming Americans, A.E. Marling wants more trans-affirming policy and content from the media giant

November 24, 2021
‘Trans lives are precious’: Billboard protests attacks on trans Texans with powerful message
Activism

‘Trans lives are precious’: Billboard protests attacks on trans Texans with powerful message

LGBTQ2S+ healthcare organization FOLX puts a spotlight on trans rights in Texas

November 22, 2021
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