My stepdad’s long-term care facility has a Rainbow Wing for LGBTQ2S+ seniors. It’s a first in North America

“Intense amount of cruelty coming from our state legislature”

The buzziest LGBTQ2S+ stories for the week of March 6

Queer families come in all shapes and sizes. But love is a constant, as these photos demonstrate

ANALYSIS: Recently, they’re not even trying to hide it

Two and a half years after Sarah Hegazi’s death, Nour Sarah aims to tackle mental health struggles

Helping to raise someone else’s children has been life-affirming, even gender-affirming, but it’s not without complications

The bills come as states like Texas and Florida increase government surveillance of trans people

Both femmephobia and homophobia make for a volatile experience

Advocates point out that the bill could be used to target trans people in addition to drag performers

Human and natural disasters pursue Syrian refugees in Turkey. Here’s one way to help

Advocates say anti-LGBTQ+ violence in Europe and Central Asia is “not going away” after a report found that 2022 was the most violent year for queer and trans people in the region

When a “festival space” is proposed for Hanlan’s Point, patrons of the neighbouring beach organize

OPINION: We increasingly rely on social media sites like TikTok and Twitter to categorize people. As queer folks, should we be worried?

The university’s homophobia runs deep—students are speaking up and calling for change

Three families—including the parents of the once-controversial Baby Storm—share their stories

5 queer and trans stories we’re following: Feb. 17

OPINION: Their language is clear, conservatives want to literally exterminate trans people

Identity

Is this the future of queer elder care?

Under relentless legislative attack, trans Tennesseans speak out

Miley’s getting queerer, RIP Georgina Beyer, gay NYC homicides, angry Ontario Catholics and trans protests/counter-protests in Calgary

Home is where the heart is

The obsession cis people have with trans people’s genitals is out of control

This group is bringing queer mental health support to Afghanistan

The highs and lows of being a non-binary nanny

Washington and California seek to grant trans people privacy around their deadnames

What it’s like to live as a femme man in Nigeria

Tennessee is first state to pass a drag ban—which could go into effect next month

Anti-LGBTQ+ violence in Europe and Central Asia hits decade-high

Facelift or face slap? Here’s what’s happening to one of Canada’s queerest beaches

I’m queer at Trinity Western University. What will it take for my university to listen to me?

Raising kids in a gender-open way sounds great. But how does it work in practice?

Black queer history, sporting sisterhood, Spanish rights, New York Times protest and beauty queen euphoria

The conservative agenda against trans people’s ultimate goal? Eliminating us