Politics

Change is on the horizon in Kenya as a new movement to legalize homosexuality begins

There is reason to be hopeful, despite the country’s history of homophobia

By Gitonga Njeru

Politics

This could be America’s most ‘vicious’ anti-LGBTQ2S+ legislation yet

A federal “Don’t Say Gay or Trans” bill is on the table and advocates fear it’s a new blueprint for hate

By Dawn Ennis

Identity

Trans Americans will now be allowed to self-identify their gender when applying for Social Security cards

The Biden administration said it is working on updates that will recognize the identities of non-binary people in Social Security records

By Nico Lang

Politics

‘We are very happy’: Mexico just took a giant leap toward LGBTQ+ equality

Mexico’s largest state legalized same-sex marriage last week and parliament took a historic vote to ban conversion therapy

By Diamond Yao

Power

LGBTQ2S+ Ontarians face disproportionate barriers to buying and renting homes, new report says

Survey results show a need for significant public policy changes to ensure equitable access to housing

By Mzwandile Poncana

Gaming

‘Splatoon 3’ lets queer chaos reign

How did a game about snazzily dressed little squids gain such a devoted queer fan base?

By V.S. Wells

Power

Facebook is making millions off Matt Walsh’s transphobic documentary

New research shows that the platform’s parent company likely earned over $4 million in ad revenue from the film

By Oliver Haug

Politics

America’s worst anti-trans bill would imprison supportive parents of trans youth for life

Conservative lawmakers are “trying to come between youth and the care that they need,” sources tell Xtra

By Ursula Muñoz S.

Politics

In a historic first, an out trans man was just elected to a school board in Canada

“I hear so loud and clear that people want to move forward,” Teri Westerby tells Xtra following his historic victory

By Jackie Richardson

Identity

Development threatens to erase Riis Beach’s slice of queer heaven

The state government has plans to tear down a long-abandoned hospital that’s kept the community out of the public gaze

By Elly Belle

Youth

The U.K.’s largest support organization for trans youth is under attack

Mermaids U.K. was forced to suspend helpline services twice in the past week as a result of harassment

By Ursula Muñoz S.

Identity

LGBTQ+ Nigerians oppose a proposed bill on crossdressing, say the issue is being used as an election distraction

Nigeria’s anti-gay laws continue to make the country unsafe for the LGBTQ+ community

By Shade Mary-Ann Olaoye

Politics

Why are LGBTQ+ voters being marginalized when it comes to the upcoming elections in Zimbabwe?

OPINION: To vote or note to vote? What LGBTQ+ voters in Zimbabwe need to consider

By Tanatswa M.

Identity

Meet the trans reporter who went viral after coming out live on air

After over a year working at a U.S. news outlet, Nora J.S. Reichardt reintroduced herself to viewers

By Oliver Haug

Politics

Slovenia becomes first post-communist country to legalize same-sex marriage, adoptions

This decision stands in stark contrast with most of its Eastern European neighbours, some of which have increasingly opposed LGBTQ+ equality

By Diamond Yao

Activism

Meet the Ottawa school board trustee fighting against the anti-trans movement

Lyra Evans, believed to be Canada’s first openly trans school trustee, discusses running a second time, the growing anti-trans movement and more

By Tobin Ng

Identity

This Atlanta city council member just came out as non-monogamous

Liliana Bakhtiari may be the first U.S. politician to be openly in a non-monogamous relationship

By Jackie Richardson

Identity

For queer Asians, community means family

After pandemic lockdowns and anti-Asian violence, LGBTQ2S+ Asians across Canada are coming together with a vengeance

By Diamond Yao