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This Republican legislator wants to ban kids from drag events
Politics

This Republican legislator wants to ban kids from drag events

Lawmakers in Florida and Texas have threatened to introduce legislation in upcoming sessions 

By Oliver Haug
The Taliban is exploiting monkeypox to arrest LGBTQ+ Afghans
Power

The Taliban is exploiting monkeypox to arrest LGBTQ+ Afghans

The militant Islamist group has been targeting LGBTQ+ people since it seized power in August

By Jackie Richardson
Thailand could soon the be first Southeast Asian country to legalize same-sex partnerships
Politics

Thailand could soon the be first Southeast Asian country to legalize same-sex partnerships

Bangkok also welcomed the nation’s first Pride parade in 16 years earlier this month

By Nico Lang
Ontario teen arrested after threatening to commit mass shooting at Florida Pride event
Hate Watch

Ontario teen arrested after threatening to commit mass shooting at Florida Pride event

A 17-year-old was arrested after reportedly brandishing a gun and threatening to open fire at a West Palm Beach event

By V.S. Wells
How Canada is failing LGBTQ+ Afghan refugees
Politics

How Canada is failing LGBTQ+ Afghan refugees

A huge immigration backlog leaves asylum seekers in dangerous limbo while the government refuses to initiate changes that could help

By Riley Sparks
These billboards are showing love and support for Alabama trans youth under attack
Activism

These billboards are showing love and support for Alabama trans youth under attack

The state became the first in history to criminalize medical care for trans youth earlier this year

By Oliver Haug
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Justine Lindsay makes history as the NFL’s first out trans cheerleader
Sports

Justine Lindsay makes history as the NFL’s first out trans cheerleader

“This is a moment I will never forget and I cannot wait to show you all what this girl has to bring”

By Nico Lang
San Francisco wants to eradicate trans homelessness by 2027
Politics

San Francisco wants to eradicate trans homelessness by 2027

Mayor London Breed is devoting $6.5 million for the first-of-its-kind campaign

By Dika Ofoma
Amazon employees interrupt Pride event to protest sales of anti-LGBTQ2S+ books
Pride 2022: Party & Protest

Amazon employees interrupt Pride event to protest sales of anti-LGBTQ2S+ books

Employees at Amazon’s Seattle headquarters accused the platform of “rainbow-washing” over their refusal to pull transphobic titles from the platform

By J.E. Reich
LGBTQ2S+ people more likely to access abortion services, new report finds
Reproductive Health

LGBTQ2S+ people more likely to access abortion services, new report finds

Newly released data indicates the impact Roe v. Wade’s repeal would have on queer and trans Americans

By V.S. Wells
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

By Ursula Muñoz S.
This U.S. city won’t fly rainbow flags during Pride. Here’s why other towns could be next
Power

This U.S. city won’t fly rainbow flags during Pride. Here’s why other towns could be next

The move follows a Supreme Court ruling that could impact Pride celebrations across the country

By Oliver Haug
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Same-sex couples in Croatia can now adopt after historic court ruling
Justice

Same-sex couples in Croatia can now adopt after historic court ruling

The verdict is a historic win for LGBTQ+ people in the culturally conservative country 

By Jackie Richardson
A record number of Americans support same-sex marriage despite threats to equality
Marriage Equality

A record number of Americans support same-sex marriage despite threats to equality

71 percent of U.S. respondents backed the freedom to marry in a new poll

By Nico Lang
New York will now allow trans and non-binary people to apply for gender-neutral IDs
Identity

New York will now allow trans and non-binary people to apply for gender-neutral IDs

New Yorkers will be able to receive an “X” on documents like driver’s licences, state IDs and marriage certificates

By Nico Lang
A record number of young people in the U.K. identify as gay, lesbian or bisexual
Identity

A record number of young people in the U.K. identify as gay, lesbian or bisexual

The number of Britons who say they are queer has doubled in four years

By Elvis Kachi
Oklahoma passes law banning trans students from using correct bathroom in schools
Politics

Oklahoma passes law banning trans students from using correct bathroom in schools

Indiana also joined Oklahoma this week in enacting legislation targeting trans youth

By Nico Lang
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

By Ursula Muñoz S.
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