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Thousands protest the U.K. government’s refusal to ban trans conversion therapy
Activism

Thousands protest the U.K. government’s refusal to ban trans conversion therapy

More than 3,000 people took to the streets to demand the government include trans people in its conversion therapy ban

By V.S. Wells
Alabama doctors and families sue over ‘unprecedented’ bill criminalizing trans youth health care
Power

Alabama doctors and families sue over ‘unprecedented’ bill criminalizing trans youth health care

Two lawsuits are challenging an Alabama law that charges doctors with felonies for prescribing puberty blockers or hormone therapy

By Yvonne Marquez
An external audit of three federal grants to Pride Toronto leaves more questions unanswered
Power

An external audit of three federal grants to Pride Toronto leaves more questions unanswered

New allegations surface over falsified documents and double dealing

By Krishna Rau
This student defied Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law by teaching their class about Stonewall
Activism

This student defied Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law by teaching their class about Stonewall

A junior in the suburbs of Orlando presented a mini-lesson on the watershed moment in queer history

By Oliver Haug
In Warsaw, a Ukrainian drag queen talks about queer life and refugees
Activism

In Warsaw, a Ukrainian drag queen talks about queer life and refugees

“The LGBTQ+ community is together, organized and supportive”

By Adam Zivo
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
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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
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
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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
LGBTQ2S+ kids in the U.S. are under attack. Here’s how to help
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.
What a rare court victory means for queer and trans people in Poland
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
U.K. court blocks same-sex couples from marrying in Bermuda and Cayman Islands
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
“You are loved”: A national billboard campaign is sending messages of support to trans youth
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
Trans Americans are suing to overturn this state’s discriminatory birth certficate policy
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
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