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Florida schools are targeting LGBTQ2S+ students in wake of ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law
Politics

Florida schools are targeting LGBTQ2S+ students in wake of ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law

A new policy in one school district could potentially require schools to out trans students

By Oliver Haug
Iraq is poised to outlaw homosexuality for the first time in almost 20 years
Power

Iraq is poised to outlaw homosexuality for the first time in almost 20 years

Critics say a proposed law “will allow the Iraqi government to legally get away with murder”

By Nico Lang
‘Anonymous Club’ finds Australian musician Courtney Barnett in flux
TV & Film

‘Anonymous Club’ finds Australian musician Courtney Barnett in flux

REVIEW: The new documentary follows the Australian musician on the road

By Michelle Krasovitski
Texas court blocks ‘child abuse’ investigations into two affirming families of trans youth
Power

Texas court blocks ‘child abuse’ investigations into two affirming families of trans youth

Meanwhile, a new poll finds that a majority of Texans support the rights of trans youth to gender-affirming care

By Dika Ofoma
This hate group claims gay people are pedophiles. The U.S. is taxing it as a church
Hate Watch

This hate group claims gay people are pedophiles. The U.S. is taxing it as a church

Family Research Council leaders have also advocated for conversion therapy and claimed trans people are mentally ill

By Jackie Richardson
How did Bette Midler get to tweeting anti-trans nonsense?
Culture

How did Bette Midler get to tweeting anti-trans nonsense?

OPINION: A well-orchestrated effort for years to pit cis women against trans folks is working through traditional mainstream media and straight to beloved stars

By Mel Woods
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Fans have some ideas for the next ‘Drag Race’ spoken word lip sync
The Buzz

Fans have some ideas for the next ‘Drag Race’ spoken word lip sync

Plus Lea Michele replaces Beanie Feldstein, and queer former Disney stars are making a horror movie

By Mel Woods
Russia wants to expand ‘propaganda’ ban to prevent adults from accessing pro-LGBTQ+ information
Power

Russia wants to expand ‘propaganda’ ban to prevent adults from accessing pro-LGBTQ+ information

Government leaders are also cracking down on depictions of bisexuality and polyamory

By Nico Lang
Speed Date with Irish musician SOAK
Speed Date

Speed Date with Irish musician SOAK

The recording artist calls their latest album “emotional, kind of dramatic … very honest”

By Lito Howse
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7’ Episode 9 power ranking: Going viral
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7’ Episode 9 power ranking: Going viral

With just two episodes’ worth of Legendary Legend Stars remaining, it’s make or break for a few queens

By Kevin O’Keeffe
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7’ Episode 9 recap: The night the lights went out in Los Angeles
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7’ Episode 9 recap: The night the lights went out in Los Angeles

A stunning spoken word lip sync is the highlight of an otherwise sleepy episode

By Kevin O’Keeffe
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

By Ursula Muñoz S.
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Colouring with Pride, a non-binary Disney star and your new favourite TikTok butch
Queer Culture Catch-Up

Colouring with Pride, a non-binary Disney star and your new favourite TikTok butch

Plus more of what’s on and happening starting July 8

By S. Bear Bergman
Queer teens take centre stage in Netflix’s ‘First Kill’
TV & Film

Queer teens take centre stage in Netflix’s ‘First Kill’

REVIEW: The steamy new show ramps up the drama when vampire and slayer fall in love

By Asha Swann
Antigua and Barbuda strikes down law criminalizing gay sex in victory for LGBTQ+ community
Justice

Antigua and Barbuda strikes down law criminalizing gay sex in victory for LGBTQ+ community

Individuals convicted faced life in prison under the now repealed law

By Diamond Yao
This mosque claims to be the first in Germany to display a Pride flag 
Faith & Spirituality

This mosque claims to be the first in Germany to display a Pride flag 

The milestone reflects the work of groups advocating that homosexuality is not “haram”

By Chris Stoodley
Three Nigerian men will be stoned to death following homosexuality conviction
Hate Watch

Three Nigerian men will be stoned to death following homosexuality conviction

The sentence follows reports of a gay man being executed in Iran over “sodomy” charges 

By Nico Lang
Can the Canadian Forces address their toxic culture?
Politics

Can the Canadian Forces address their toxic culture?

OPINION: A National Defence report on systemic racism and discrimination landed in the spring with little fanfare

By Dale Smith
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