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Ursula Muñoz S. (she/her) is a freelance writer and reporter based in Puerto Rico. She speaks English, Spanish and German and has previously written for news outlets in South Florida and West Texas. Her work has been recognized by Florida's Society of Professional Journalists.

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

April 19, 2022
Rainbow flags may be confiscated at World Cup in Qatar to ‘protect’ LGBTQ+ fans
Sports

Rainbow flags may be confiscated at World Cup in Qatar to ‘protect’ LGBTQ+ fans

A senior FIFA official recently announced that rainbow flags may be banned at this year’s games

April 11, 2022
These 7 U.S. states could be the next to pass a Florida-style ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law
Politics

These 7 U.S. states could be the next to pass a Florida-style ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law

Florida’s bill is one of many that would censor LGBTQ2S+ education in schools

April 4, 2022
Utah’s governor just vetoed an anti-trans sports bill. Here’s why it could still pass
Politics

Utah’s governor just vetoed an anti-trans sports bill. Here’s why it could still pass

As Republican Gov. Spencer Cox faces opposition from his own party, legislators in the GOP-led state are planning to force the bill through

March 24, 2022
Virginia is about to enact a Florida-style law censoring LGBTQ2S+ education in schools
Politics

Virginia is about to enact a Florida-style law censoring LGBTQ2S+ education in schools

If passed, the bill would give parents the power to ban curriculum they deem “controversial”

March 24, 2022
LGBTQ2S+ kids in the U.S. are under attack. Here’s how to help
Activism

LGBTQ2S+ kids in the U.S. are under attack. Here’s how to help

There are resources available, whether you’re a trans kid in Texas looking for support or someone who wants to help

March 21, 2022
LGBTQ+ Ukrainians are in trouble. Here’s how you can help
Power

LGBTQ+ Ukrainians are in trouble. Here’s how you can help

With LGBTQ+ Ukrainians under threat by Putin, here’s a list of organizations and crowdfunding campaigns you can support

March 7, 2022
Here’s why this new version of the American flag only has 21 stars
Activism

Here’s why this new version of the American flag only has 21 stars

Amid a rise in anti-gay and anti-trans legislation, activists draw attention to the lack of legal protections for LGBTQ2S+ people in 29 states

March 1, 2022
NCAA will allow trans swimmers to compete this season after an outpouring of support for UPenn’s Lia Thomas
Sports

NCAA will allow trans swimmers to compete this season after an outpouring of support for UPenn’s Lia Thomas

More than 300 swimmers rallied behind the trans athlete following USA Swimming’s policy change

February 18, 2022
A woman becomes third person to have been cured of HIV
Health

A woman becomes third person to have been cured of HIV

The patient’s race, sex and age has led experts in the medical field to express confidence about the possibility of curing more people than previously imagined

February 17, 2022
LGBTQ+ Kurds fear for their lives after trans woman murdered in honour killing
Hate Watch

LGBTQ+ Kurds fear for their lives after trans woman murdered in honour killing

Activists are calling for justice following the death of 23-year-old Doski Azad, who was reportedly killed by her brother 

February 11, 2022
USA Swimming just made it harder for trans athletes like Lia Thomas to compete
Sports

USA Swimming just made it harder for trans athletes like Lia Thomas to compete

Advocates have accused the national governing body of competitive swimming of “caving in” to anti-LGBTQ2S+ rhetoric

February 4, 2022
Pack your bags: Britain’s first LGBTQ+ museum is set to open this spring
History

Pack your bags: Britain’s first LGBTQ+ museum is set to open this spring

The museum seeks to expand knowledge of queer history and culture

January 27, 2022
Poland is pushing a Russia-style law banning ‘gay propaganda’
Power

Poland is pushing a Russia-style law banning ‘gay propaganda’

The new censorship legislation is another step back for LGBTQ+ rights in Poland

January 20, 2022
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