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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Politics

‘Grooming’ narratives return to the forefront of anti-LGBTQ2S+ campaigns

OPINION: Sadly, the nefarious tropes of the 1970s and ’80s never actually went away

By Zack Ford

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

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

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

Power

LGBTQ+ Ukrainians are in trouble. Here’s how you can help

With LGBTQ+ Ukrainians under threat by Putin, here’s a list of organizations and crowdfunding campaigns you can support

By Ursula Muñoz S.

Parenting

I’m a parent of a trans kid. I was investigated for supporting her right to be herself

OPINION: As parents across the U.S. speak out against attacks on trans youth in Texas, one mom shares her story

By Jamie Bruesehoff

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