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Libs of TikTok was banned for less than 24 hours on Facebook after harassing a children’s hospital
Power

Libs of TikTok was banned for less than 24 hours on Facebook after harassing a children’s hospital

The social media account made false accusations about gender-affirming care at Boston Children’s Hospital, leading to death threats against staff

August 22, 2022
America’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bills are fuelling a surge in homophobic online attacks
Homophobia

America’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bills are fuelling a surge in homophobic online attacks

Since the passage of Florida’s law in March, the prevalence of “grooming” rhetoric has increased 406 percent

August 15, 2022
Federal court rules in favour of trans Medicaid patients in West Virginia
Trans Health

Federal court rules in favour of trans Medicaid patients in West Virginia

The state is now one of 26 to mandate gender-affirming healthcare in its Medicaid plans

August 5, 2022
A record number of African youth support LGBTQ+ equality, according to new survey
Identity

A record number of African youth support LGBTQ+ equality, according to new survey

Thirty-eight percent of young adults in sub-Saharan Africa said they want their governments to do more for LGBTQ+ rights

July 29, 2022
Oklahoma small town’s first out gay mayor resigns after being targeted with homophobia and harassment
Politics

Oklahoma small town’s first out gay mayor resigns after being targeted with homophobia and harassment

“Unfortunately, these malicious, bad-faith attacks are escalating and I no longer feel safe to serve in my capacity as mayor”

July 21, 2022
This red state high school is creating a gender-affirming closet to support trans and non-binary students
Power

This red state high school is creating a gender-affirming closet to support trans and non-binary students

With the help of a $10,000 grant from the It Gets Better Project, the initiative will allow students to change into clothing that expresses who they are

July 15, 2022
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Elliot Page’s deadname trends on Twitter as social media platforms struggle to combat transphobia
Social Media

Elliot Page’s deadname trends on Twitter as social media platforms struggle to combat transphobia

Right-wing commentators say Twitter stifles free speech, but the rampant harassment of LGBTQ2S+ users proves otherwise

July 8, 2022
Texas’ top lawyer wants to make gay sex illegal again
Politics

Texas’ top lawyer wants to make gay sex illegal again

Texas attorney general Ken Paxton said he’s “willing and able” to ban gay sex under “state law” 

July 4, 2022
Saskatchewan government criticized for funding schools run by homophobic churches
Politics

Saskatchewan government criticized for funding schools run by homophobic churches

“No way our tax dollars should be funding a school that doesn’t meet basic fundamental human rights” 

June 24, 2022
Nova Scotia town holds queer prom despite threats of violence against event
Power

Nova Scotia town holds queer prom despite threats of violence against event

The incident is not the only threat of violence during Pride Month this year

June 20, 2022
Non-binary travellers call out WestJet for reportedly discriminating against them
Power

Non-binary travellers call out WestJet for reportedly discriminating against them

“WestJet is just ignoring us. They’re pretending we don’t exist”

June 13, 2022
Florida is trying to take away gender-affirming medical coverage for 9,000 trans adults
Politics

Florida is trying to take away gender-affirming medical coverage for 9,000 trans adults

The state is seeking to remove coverage for gender dysphoria treatment in its Medicaid plan

June 3, 2022
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San Francisco mayor pulls out of Pride over police uniform ban
Pride 2022: Party & Protest

San Francisco mayor pulls out of Pride over police uniform ban

The relationship between police and the LGBTQ2S+ community is often a violent one that dates back to decades of abuse on behalf of law enforcement

May 27, 2022
Ontario premier Doug Ford defends candidate slammed for homophobic scandal
Politics

Ontario premier Doug Ford defends candidate slammed for homophobic scandal

The controversy has many calling for Will Bouma to drop out of the race

May 24, 2022
Quebec scraps controversial trans surgery requirement in proposed law following backlash
Politics

Quebec scraps controversial trans surgery requirement in proposed law following backlash

Although a controversial bill has been amended to drop discriminatory provisions, activists say there’s still room for improvement

May 13, 2022
LGBTQ+ refugees fear for their safety as Canada faces asylum application backlog
Immigration & Refugees

LGBTQ+ refugees fear for their safety as Canada faces asylum application backlog

With more than 100,000 refugees trapped in an immigration backlog, LGBTQ+ individuals face unique challenges

May 9, 2022
Russia’s largest LGBTQ+ rights group has been shut down by the government
Human Rights

Russia’s largest LGBTQ+ rights group has been shut down by the government

The decision comes after the Kremlin accused the Russian LGBT Network of violating its homophobic propaganda laws

April 29, 2022
U.S. Bureau of Prisons ordered to provide gender-affirming surgery for trans inmate
Identity

U.S. Bureau of Prisons ordered to provide gender-affirming surgery for trans inmate

The surgery is reportedly the first of its kind for a federal inmate

April 25, 2022
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