“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

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

Justice

Colombia becomes first Latin American country to legally recognize non-binary people

The Colombian Constitutional Court ruled that non-binary people should have the right to “opt out” of male and female gender markers on official documentation

By Nico Lang

Politics

Her trans son is 18. Texas is investigating her for child abuse anyway

Despite her son being an adult, Hayley Morgan is still being targeted for supporting his gender-affirming health care while he was a child

By V.S. Wells

Politics

Idaho is pushing two of the most extreme anti-LGBTQ2S+ bills in U.S. history

Both proposals are now headed to the state’s Republican-majority senate

By Oliver Haug

Activism

This LGBTQ2S+ student was suspended for organizing a protest against Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill

The bill passed the Florida legislature on Tuesday and is now headed to the desk of Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is expected to sign it

By Jordan Daniels

Politics

Utah’s Republican governor says he will veto anti-trans sports bill

Gov. Spencer Cox said he will not allow legislation that restricts the participation of trans youth in sports to become law

By Yvonne Marquez

Culture

Buddies in Bad Times’ new board chair leaves amid ongoing tensions about the future of the Toronto theatre

Last year, staff demanded restructuring and more power in hiring decisions

By Krishna Rau

Politics

How Biden is stepping up to support trans youth under attack in Texas

The White House vows to use “every tool at our disposal to keep Texans safe”

By Nico Lang

Politics

Iowa just banned trans kids from sports. Indiana is about to be next

LGBTQ2S+ advocates say the bills are “discriminatory and unconstitutional”

By Dwayne McBean, Nico Lang

Power

Texas is investigating families of trans kids for so-called child abuse. They’re fighting back

A lawsuit representing one family has been filed against Gov. Abbott and the state’s Department of Family and Protective Services

By Oliver Haug

Power

Activists urge immediate action to protect LGBTQ+ Ukrainians: ‘Ukraine doesn’t have time’

Protestors gathered at the Stonewall Inn in New York City to demand greater sanctions against Putin and aid to struggling LGBTQ+ Ukrainians

By Lauren Rowello

Politics

Australia’s prime minister backs controversial bill targeting trans athletes

Conservative Scott Morrison said Australia’s proposed “Save Women’s Sports” bill is “terrific”

By Dwayne McBean