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This LGBTQ2S+ Pride centre just auctioned off a rock used to vandalize its building
Activism

This LGBTQ2S+ Pride centre just auctioned off a rock used to vandalize its building

The rock sold for $600 in an online auction

By Nico Lang
The U.K.’s transphobic conversion therapy ban has some major loopholes
Politics

The U.K.’s transphobic conversion therapy ban has some major loopholes

The ban will not apply to adults who “consent” to conversion therapy, according to government documents

By V.S. Wells
20 U.S. states could soon be designated as safe havens for trans kids fleeing discriminatory laws
Politics

20 U.S. states could soon be designated as safe havens for trans kids fleeing discriminatory laws

“If you’re going to come for our kids, you’re gonna have to come through us first”

By Oliver Haug
Tokyo will begin recognizing same-sex partnerships in significant step toward equality
Politics

Tokyo will begin recognizing same-sex partnerships in significant step toward equality

More than 200 municipalities in Japan offer some form of relationship recognition for same-sex couples

By Nico Lang
Here are the U.S. states where same-sex marriage could be banned if Obergefell v. Hodges were overturned
Power

Here are the U.S. states where same-sex marriage could be banned if Obergefell v. Hodges were overturned

Threats to marriage equality in the wake of Roe v. Wade’s probable repeal exist across the country

By Jackie Richardson
These U.S. lawmakers want to police LGBTQ2S+ content in kids’ shows
Politics

These U.S. lawmakers want to police LGBTQ2S+ content in kids’ shows

Five senators sent a letter calling on harsher ratings on programs that include queer and trans characters

By Elvis Kachi
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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

By Ursula Muñoz S.
Alabama’s first-of-its-kind law banning trans youth medical care takes effect
Power

Alabama’s first-of-its-kind law banning trans youth medical care takes effect

The law criminalizes gender-affirming medications and surgery for trans kids under 19

By Nico Lang
Karine Jean-Pierre makes history as first Black woman and queer person to serve as White House press secretary
Politics

Karine Jean-Pierre makes history as first Black woman and queer person to serve as White House press secretary

“This is a historic moment, and it’s not lost on me,” Jean-Pierre said

By Nico Lang
Wales moves to fully ban conversion therapy as U.K. drags its feet
Politics

Wales moves to fully ban conversion therapy as U.K. drags its feet

The ban is a direct response to U.K. prime minister Boris Johnson’s refusal to ban anti-trans conversion therapy 

By V.S. Wells
Americans oppose repealing Roe v. Wade by a 2-1 margin, according to poll
Power

Americans oppose repealing Roe v. Wade by a 2-1 margin, according to poll

Just 28 percent of Americans think the abortion rights ruling should be overturned

By Nico Lang
These two U.S. states just took a stand against anti-LGBTQ2S+ legislation
Politics

These two U.S. states just took a stand against anti-LGBTQ2S+ legislation

Louisiana and Kansas rejected bills targeting LGBTQ2S+ education and trans sports participation, respectively

By Nico Lang
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Romania is pushing a law banning ‘gay’ propaganda, echoing Russia and Hungary
Censorship

Romania is pushing a law banning ‘gay’ propaganda, echoing Russia and Hungary

If made law, the bill would prohibit materials the government sees as promoting LGBTQ+ identities in schools

By Jackie Richardson
The U.S. Supreme Court is poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, and marriage equality could be next
Justice

The U.S. Supreme Court is poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, and marriage equality could be next

A leaked draft opinion from conservative Justice Samuel Alito could spell disaster for LGBTQ2S+ rights

By Oliver Haug
The White House is suing Alabama over law criminalizing trans youth medical care
Politics

The White House is suing Alabama over law criminalizing trans youth medical care

The Biden administration says Alabama is refusing “necessary medical care to children based solely on who they are”

By Nico Lang
Libs of TikTok is continuing to declare war on the LGBTQ2S+ community
Social Media

Libs of TikTok is continuing to declare war on the LGBTQ2S+ community

The account has targeted more than 200 schools, teachers and educational organizations in 2022

By Jackie Richardson
Norway apologizes for historical persecution of gay men under its defunct sodomy laws
Politics

Norway apologizes for historical persecution of gay men under its defunct sodomy laws

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said the convictions of 119 people under its criminal codes banning gay sex were “simply wrong”

By Nico Lang
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

By Ursula Muñoz S.
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