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Identity

Same-sex marriage is finally legal throughout Mexico
Marriage Equality

Same-sex marriage is finally legal throughout Mexico

But LGBTQ+ people still face discrimination and violence in the country—the fight for full LGBTQ+ equality continues

By Rob Salerno
Trans youth overwhelmingly continue gender-affirming treatment as adults
Trans Health

Trans youth overwhelmingly continue gender-affirming treatment as adults

Study out of the Netherlands goes against what majority of Americans say about adolescent hormone therapy

By Silas Le Blanc
The ‘Gender Reveal’ podcast is back and still giving money to trans folks
Culture

The ‘Gender Reveal’ podcast is back and still giving money to trans folks

Host Tuck Woodstock says the show’s 10th season will feature conversations on trans union organizers and land acknowledgements

By Mel Woods
Florida is now targeting teachers and trans students following passage of “Don’t Say Gay” law
Politics

Florida is now targeting teachers and trans students following passage of “Don’t Say Gay” law

New rules force school districts to notify parents if they allow trans kids to use gender-congruent bathrooms

By Oliver Haug
For LGBTQ2S+ people with spina bifida, connection is everything
Health

For LGBTQ2S+ people with spina bifida, connection is everything

To mark spina bifida awareness month, queer and trans folks with the condition share their anger, their hopes and their joys

By Dev Ramsawakh
Ahead of the World Cup, Qatar is arresting and abusing LGBTQ+ people
Power

Ahead of the World Cup, Qatar is arresting and abusing LGBTQ+ people

“I still have nightmares to this day, and I’m terrified of being in public”

By Jackie Richardson
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Change is on the horizon in Kenya as a new movement to legalize homosexuality begins  
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
This could be America’s most ‘vicious’ anti-LGBTQ2S+ legislation yet 
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
Trans Americans will now be allowed to self-identify their gender when applying for Social Security cards
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
‘We are very happy’: Mexico just took a giant leap toward LGBTQ+ equality
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
LGBTQ2S+ Ontarians face disproportionate barriers to buying and renting homes, new report says
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
‘Splatoon 3’ lets queer chaos reign
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
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Facebook is making millions off Matt Walsh’s transphobic documentary
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
America’s worst anti-trans bill would imprison supportive parents of trans youth for life
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.
In a historic first, an out trans man was just elected to a school board in Canada
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
Development threatens to erase Riis Beach’s slice of queer heaven
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
The U.K.’s largest support organization for trans youth is under attack
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.
LGBTQ+ Nigerians oppose a proposed bill on crossdressing, say the issue is being used as an election distraction 
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
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