The Biden administration is stepping up its support for LGBTQ+ Ukrainian refugees

The U.S. reportedly plans to “expedite” resettlement for queer and trans people fleeing the Russian invasion

More than one-third of U.S. trans youth could lose health care under proposed anti-trans laws

Medical care bans being pushed in more than a dozen states would have a devastating impact on trans youth, according to a new report

By Nico Lang

Indiana’s Republican governor just vetoed an anti-trans sports ban

Gov. Eric Holcomb said the bill “leaves too many unanswered questions”

By Oliver Haug

Power

Trans model detained at Dubai airport over male gender marker forced to return to Thailand

She described the ordeal as a “nightmare during which I’m fully awake”

By Yvonne Marquez

Power

A record number of Americans support LGBTQ2S+ non-discrimination laws, same-sex marriage

Eight in 10 Americans support equal protection for LGBTQ2S+ people

By Nico Lang

Sports

Lia Thomas becomes first out trans woman to win a NCAA championship

The swimmer cinched the 500-yard freestyle title, and qualified for two other finals in her last year of NCAA competition

By V.S. Wells

Activism

LGBTQ2S+ kids in the U.S. are under attack. Here’s how to help

There are resources available, whether you’re a trans kid in Texas looking for support or someone who wants to help

By Ursula Muñoz S.

Dispatch

What a rare court victory means for queer and trans people in Poland

Activists with Atlas of Hate document Polish jurisdictions declaring themselves “LGBT-free zones”

By Francesca Capoccia

TV & Film

Tegan and Sara discovered twins on TikTok to play them in a new TV series

Railey and Seazynn Gilliland will star in the adaptation of Tegan and Sara’s memoir “High School”

By Mel Woods

Hate Watch

Twitch is threatening to take legal action to stop anti-LGBTQ2S+ hate raids on its platform

Marginalized streamers have been speaking out about harassment for months

By V.S. Wells

Justice

U.K. court blocks same-sex couples from marrying in Bermuda and Cayman Islands

Marriage equality struck down in the Caribbean islands after years of legal challenges

By Jordan Daniels

Activism

“You are loved”: A national billboard campaign is sending messages of support to trans youth

The billboards will be on display in 15 U.S. states—and even more could be on the way

By Nico Lang

Activism

Trans Americans are suing to overturn this state’s discriminatory birth certficate policy

Oklahoma is one of three states that does not allow trans people to correct the gender marker on their birth certificates

By Oliver Haug

Activism

This gay dating app is helping LGBTQ+ Ukrainian refugees and their families find shelter

More than 3,000 Romeo users have offered a place to stay for LGBTQ+ Ukrainians fleeing violence

By Nico Lang

Activism

‘Healthcare is not abuse’: More than 200 activists protest Texas’ attacks on trans youth

A Texas court halted all “child abuse” investigations into families that affirm trans youth in a Friday ruling

By Yvonne Marquez

Politics

Six in 10 Americans oppose Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill, according to new poll

While LGBTQ2S+ Americans overwhelmingly opposed limiting classroom discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity

By Nico Lang

Power

A majority of Americans oppose trans youth medical care bans, new poll finds

Even a majority of Republicans say medical decisions should be left up to trans youth, their families and their doctors

By Nico Lang

Power

Guatemala bans same-sex marriage, increases prison sentences for abortion

President Alejandro Giammattei says he will veto the bill after previously praising the abortion ban

By Nico Lang