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Activism

LGBTQ+ Ukrainians are in trouble. Here’s how you can help
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.
I’m a parent of a trans kid. I was investigated for supporting her right to be herself
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
Texas is investigating families of trans kids for so-called child abuse. They’re fighting back
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
Activists urge immediate action to protect LGBTQ+ Ukrainians: ‘Ukraine doesn’t have time’
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
Here’s why this new version of the American flag only has 21 stars
Activism

Here’s why this new version of the American flag only has 21 stars

Amid a rise in anti-gay and anti-trans legislation, activists draw attention to the lack of legal protections for LGBTQ2S+ people in 29 states

By Ursula Muñoz S.
What Texas’ terrifying attack on trans health care means for LGBTQ2S+ youth 
Politics

What Texas’ terrifying attack on trans health care means for LGBTQ2S+ youth 

After Texas Gov. Greg Abbott declared gender-affirming care “child abuse,” familes of trans kids like the Stukpas are scrambling to figure out what’s next

By Nico Lang
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This trans inmate is fighting for a transfer to a women’s prison—and for her life
Justice

This trans inmate is fighting for a transfer to a women’s prison—and for her life

Ashley Diamond’s lawyers say she has been subjected to repeated sexual and physical assaults and has attempted to take her own life while in custody 

By Oliver Haug
This 13-year-old trans activist is fighting to stop Arizona’s cruel attacks on LGBTQ2S+ youth
Activism

This 13-year-old trans activist is fighting to stop Arizona’s cruel attacks on LGBTQ2S+ youth

A Republican lawmaker flipped his vote on an anti-trans medical care bill after listening to testimony from Skyler Morrison and other advocates

By Nico Lang
Mexico issues non-binary birth certificate in historic first
Justice

Mexico issues non-binary birth certificate in historic first

The milestone follows a wave of reforms allowing trans and non-binary Mexicans greater access to corrected documentation

By Nico Lang
Sponsors of ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill backed by supposedly pro-LGBTQ2S+ corporations
Power

Sponsors of ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill backed by supposedly pro-LGBTQ2S+ corporations

Companies like Comcast/NBC Universal and AT&T have given hundreds of thousands of dollars to the bill’s key supporters

By Oliver Haug
NCAA will allow trans swimmers to compete this season after an outpouring of support for UPenn’s Lia Thomas
Sports

NCAA will allow trans swimmers to compete this season after an outpouring of support for UPenn’s Lia Thomas

More than 300 swimmers rallied behind the trans athlete following USA Swimming’s policy change

By Ursula Muñoz S.
Queer Ghanaians are hoping they aren’t victimized in 2022
Activism

Queer Ghanaians are hoping they aren’t victimized in 2022

The community is going through an upheaval, but that isn’t killing their hope

By Ugonna-Ora Owoh
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Poland is pushing a Russia-style law banning ‘gay propaganda’
Power

Poland is pushing a Russia-style law banning ‘gay propaganda’

The new censorship legislation is another step back for LGBTQ+ rights in Poland

By Ursula Muñoz S.
The world’s largest Mormon college is trying to crack down on LGBTQ2S+ student protests
Activism

The world’s largest Mormon college is trying to crack down on LGBTQ2S+ student protests

Student protesters could be arrested for organizing under new guidelines released by the school

By Nico Lang
Hundreds of trans South Dakotans protest as governor pushes anti-trans sports ban
Activism

Hundreds of trans South Dakotans protest as governor pushes anti-trans sports ban

Gov. Kristi Noem ran a nationwide ad urging voters to protect “female sports” from trans athletes

By Sophie Hurwitz
LGBTQ2S+ organization calls on federal government to renew capacity fund
Politics

LGBTQ2S+ organization calls on federal government to renew capacity fund

The Enchanté Network says organizations will be unable to continue life-changing work without government funding

By Dale Smith
GoFundMe campaign raises nearly $60,000 to help Gavin Grimm secure stable housing
Activism

GoFundMe campaign raises nearly $60,000 to help Gavin Grimm secure stable housing

The young activist recently won a final victory in his case against a Virginia school board for equal bathroom access

By Oliver Haug
Christian bakery that refused gay marriage cake wins lawsuit in major setback for LGBTQ+ rights
Justice

Christian bakery that refused gay marriage cake wins lawsuit in major setback for LGBTQ+ rights

The European Court of Human Rights handed victory to a bakery in Northern Ireland

By Nico Lang
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