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Thousands protest the U.K. government’s refusal to ban trans conversion therapy
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
Queer-affirming observances, Broadway online and new Aiyana-Lee
Queer Culture Catch-Up

Queer-affirming observances, Broadway online and new Aiyana-Lee

Plus other recommendations for what’s up and what’s on, beginning April 14

By S. Bear Bergman
Alabama doctors and families sue over ‘unprecedented’ bill criminalizing trans youth health care
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
Kentucky banned trans kids from sports to keep this 12-year-old girl from playing hockey
Politics

Kentucky banned trans kids from sports to keep this 12-year-old girl from playing hockey

The target of Kentucky’s newly enacted law is Fischer Wells, a middle school field hockey player

By Nico Lang
Mal Blum talks new EP, trans masc music and who’s gonna win ‘Drag Race’
Music

Mal Blum talks new EP, trans masc music and who’s gonna win ‘Drag Race’

The musician’s new EP “Ain’t It Nice” is a rough and tumble tribute to loneliness

By Mel Woods
Speed Date with musician and songwriter Mal Blum
Speed Date

Speed Date with musician and songwriter Mal Blum

The folk-punk singer embraces alt-rock and country in their new album

By Lito Howse, Mel Woods
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An external audit of three federal grants to Pride Toronto leaves more questions unanswered
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
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7’: What you need to know
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7’: What you need to know

An all-winners season of “Drag Race” is finally on the horizon!

By Mel Woods
The U.S. military will no longer be able to discharge service members for being HIV-positive
Justice

The U.S. military will no longer be able to discharge service members for being HIV-positive

LGBTQ2S+ advocates call the historic decision “one of the strongest judicial rulings in over two decades for people living with HIV” 

By Nico Lang
Rhoyle Ivy King on playing The CW’s first Black non-binary character
TV & Film

Rhoyle Ivy King on playing The CW’s first Black non-binary character

King plays Nathaniel on “All American: Homecoming,” which wraps up its first season next month

By Murtz Jaffer
This student defied Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law by teaching their class about Stonewall
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
My white friend is calling themselves a ‘shamanic’ healer. Should I tell them to stop?
Ask Kai: Advice for the Apocalypse

My white friend is calling themselves a ‘shamanic’ healer. Should I tell them to stop?

Kai Cheng Thom weighs in on boundaries, cultural appropriation and how we can all grow through conflict

By Kai Cheng Thom
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TikTok is censoring America’s largest LGBTQ2S+ human rights organization
Power

TikTok is censoring America’s largest LGBTQ2S+ human rights organization

After HRC commented “GAY!” on a TikTok video, their account was suspended for two days without explanation

By Oliver Haug
Only half of Americans are okay with kids coming out as trans, according to survey
Power

Only half of Americans are okay with kids coming out as trans, according to survey

New report finds majority of U.S. adults are comfortable with their children being gay, lesbian or bisexual but trans acceptance lags

By Dawn Ennis
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14, Episode 14 power ranking: A final five
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14, Episode 14 power ranking: A final five

The season of non-eliminations pulls one more out, leaving us with our largest group of finalists ever

By Kevin O’Keeffe
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

By Ursula Muñoz S.
Canada’s government promises $100 million for its new LGBTQ2S+ action plan
Politics

Canada’s government promises $100 million for its new LGBTQ2S+ action plan

The money is late coming, but it’s a historic amount

By Dale Smith
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14, Episode 14 recap: One foot in front of the other
Drag Race

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14, Episode 14 recap: One foot in front of the other

For the first time in ‘Drag Race’ herstory, we have a final five

By Kevin O’Keeffe
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