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Zimbabwe decriminalizes HIV transmission in major step forward for LGBTQ+ equality
Politics

Zimbabwe decriminalizes HIV transmission in major step forward for LGBTQ+ equality

Activists have called on the country to repeal other anti-LGBTQ+ laws that make it more difficult to address the ongoing HIV epidemic

By Nico Lang
Hungary’s far-right prime minister wins reelection while anti-LGBTQ+ referendum fails
Politics

Hungary’s far-right prime minister wins reelection while anti-LGBTQ+ referendum fails

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s administration pushed the infamous anti-gay “propaganda” law enacted last year

By Yvonne Marquez
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

By Ursula Muñoz S.
This U.S. governor just refused to acknowledge the existence of trans people
Politics

This U.S. governor just refused to acknowledge the existence of trans people

Gov. Doug Ducey signed two anti-trans bills into law but wouldn’t say whether he believes trans people exist

By Jordan Daniels
Non-binary Americans will finally be able to apply for gender-neutral passports
Identity

Non-binary Americans will finally be able to apply for gender-neutral passports

The Biden administration announced that a new “X” marker is set to roll out on April 11

By Nico Lang
This British MP just became the U.K.’s first openly trans member of Parliament
Identity

This British MP just became the U.K.’s first openly trans member of Parliament

Conservative MP Jamie Wallis came out in a statement that also included details of sexual assault and blackmail

By V.S. Wells
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Doctors and families petition to keep Texas’ only gender clinic for trans youth open
Trans Health

Doctors and families petition to keep Texas’ only gender clinic for trans youth open

The Genecis clinic in Dallas stopped accepting new patients late last year after political pressure

By Oliver Haug
This group is using ACT-UP tactics to make the fight for trans rights more urgent
Activism

This group is using ACT-UP tactics to make the fight for trans rights more urgent

Tear It Up plans to make trans activism louder—and more controversial

By Shane Burley
Italian court recognizes non-binary identities in historic ruling that could set major precedent
Identity

Italian court recognizes non-binary identities in historic ruling that could set major precedent

But Italy has much work to do to ensure full equality for LGBTQ+ people

By Nico Lang
Queer Iraqis are being detained and abused by police, according to new report
Human Rights

Queer Iraqis are being detained and abused by police, according to new report

Advocates are calling on the international community to speak out about the struggles LGBTQ+ people face in the country

By Oliver Haug
LGBTQ2S+ groups vow to fight back after Florida governor signs “Don’t Say Gay” bill
Politics

LGBTQ2S+ groups vow to fight back after Florida governor signs “Don’t Say Gay” bill

HB 1557 prohibits public school instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity to students in kindergarten through the third grade

By Yvonne Marquez
These billboard campaigns ‘Say Gay’ in response to attacks on LGBTQ2S+ equality
Politics

These billboard campaigns ‘Say Gay’ in response to attacks on LGBTQ2S+ equality

As Gov. Ron DeSantis signs Florida’s controversial “Don’t Say Gay” bill into law, LGBTQ2S+ people are fighting back

By Jordan Daniels
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U.N. calls to repeal laws criminalizing lesbian sex in historic declaration
Justice

U.N. calls to repeal laws criminalizing lesbian sex in historic declaration

Victory by a Sri Lankan activist may impact 43 countries which outlaw sexual relations between women

By Nico Lang
Here’s what Canada’s LGBTQ2S+ National Monument will look like
History

Here’s what Canada’s LGBTQ2S+ National Monument will look like

The winning design was just unveiled and construction is expected to be completed by 2025

By V.S. Wells
Arizona is one signature away from limiting life-saving medical care for trans youth
Politics

Arizona is one signature away from limiting life-saving medical care for trans youth

Two other states also passed anti-trans legislation this week

By Nico Lang
War has made Ukrainian LGBTQ+ activists pivot from advocacy to survival
Activism

War has made Ukrainian LGBTQ+ activists pivot from advocacy to survival

Food, shelter, medication and safety are the new priorities. “People are coming just to talk to someone because they don’t want to be alone right now”

By Paul Gallant
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

By Ursula Muñoz S.
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”

By Ursula Muñoz S.
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