Politics

Trans candidates make history with big wins in Bangladesh, Chile

Trans candidates are proving the world is ready for LGBTQ+ political representation

By Oliver Haug

News

Canada’s conversion therapy ban is back. Will it finally pass?

On Monday, Canada’s House of Commons tabled a bill to ban LGBTQ2S+ conversion therapy

By Mel Woods

Power

Russia wants to ban Netflix from streaming queer content

A minister has declared that LGBTQ+ content violates the country’s controversial 2013 “propaganda” law

By Oliver Haug

Justice

‘I still fear for my life’: Georgia is incarcerating this Black trans woman in a men’s prison

Despite winning a crucial victory in 2015, Ashley Diamond is still fighting for her rights

By Oliver Haug

Power

Court rules Iowa’s ban on Medicaid coverage for trans health care is unconstitutional

“It is very hard for me to know that the state has gone out of its way to discriminate against me just because I’m transgender”

By Nico Lang

Power

Artist projects the names of trans folks murdered this year on Netflix HQ, calling for change

After a deadly year for trans and gender nonconforming Americans, A.E. Marling wants more trans-affirming policy and content from the media giant

By Sophie Hurwitz

Power

America’s first out trans mayor, Stu Rasmussen, dies at 73

The Oregon politician made history in 2008 as America’s first-ever openly transgender elected mayor

By J.E. Reich

Justice

Gay couple wins settlement after Christian florist who refused to serve them drops SCOTUS appeal

“It was painful to be turned away and we are thankful that this long journey for us is finally over”

By Nico Lang

Activism

‘Trans lives are precious’: Billboard protests attacks on trans Texans with powerful message

LGBTQ2S+ healthcare organization FOLX puts a spotlight on trans rights in Texas

By Sophie Hurwitz

Politics

Biden reverses Trump-era policy allowing foster care discrimination

LGBTQ2S+ advocates celebrated the move but warned it would not be the end of discrimination in the foster care system

By Nico Lang

Power

Antarctica just celebrated its biggest Polar Pride ever

Welcome to the absolute coolest Pride celebration on earth

By Oliver Haug

Power

The book-banning frenzy in the U.S. is hurting LGBTQ2S+ youth

“It’s an attack against my livelihood… It’s an attack against my existence”

By Oliver Haug

Health

Yes, there actually is a testosterone shortage in Canada and the U.S.

Supply chain issues and a focus on manufacturing the COVID-19 vaccine have made injectable testosterone increasingly hard to find. Here’s what that means for trans masculine folks

By Krishna Rau

Books

Molly Ostertag talks bringing her new graphic novel to your email inbox

The “Witch Boy” author will publish her latest offering exclusively through a Substack newsletter

By Mel Woods

News

Gay couple asked to provide marriage certificate or move out

A Toronto condo board says the policy is to prevent unwelcome tenants

By Mel Woods

News

Here’s what happened at the Netflix trans workers walkout

Elliot Page, Dan Levy, Wanda Sykes and others shared their support

By Mel Woods

Politics

This politician wants to overhaul Ontario’s trans health care system

A new bill proposes creating a gender-affirming health care advisory committee in the province

By Mel Woods

Dispatch

Kenya’s new LGBTQ+ police initiative aims to address homophobic violence

The country sees at least 50 cases of crime against queer people each month

By Gitonga Njeru