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Anti-trans bathroom bills keep piling up in the U.S. Where’s the outrage?
Politics

Anti-trans bathroom bills keep piling up in the U.S. Where’s the outrage?

In 2016, North Carolina’s HB2 prompted businesses, musicians and even the NBA to boycott the state. Today, at least 12 states have similar laws on the books. What changed?

By Catherine Caruso
As war brings new oppression, queer Russians decide whether to stay or flee
Immigration & Refugees

As war brings new oppression, queer Russians decide whether to stay or flee

With new elections on the horizon, more LGBTQ+ Russians than ever before are being pushed to leave the country

By Katie Marie Davies
Ohio’s trans healthcare ban sets dangerous precedent ahead of 2024 election
Politics

Ohio’s trans healthcare ban sets dangerous precedent ahead of 2024 election

ANALYSIS: Ohio has set a new precedent for using gubernatorial powers to indirectly outlaw transition—other states may follow

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle
Can the federal government stop Danielle Smith’s anti-trans policies?
Politics

Can the federal government stop Danielle Smith’s anti-trans policies?

OPINION: The answer, like the politics that surround the proposals themselves, is complex

By Dale Smith
The free speech ‘debate’ is an impossible dumpster fire—and it’s getting worse
Dangerous Space

The free speech ‘debate’ is an impossible dumpster fire—and it’s getting worse

OPINION: So long as LGBTQ2S+ people keep undermining freedom of speech among ourselves, we will never be able to defend ourselves from homophobic and transphobic censorship

By Kai Cheng Thom
Transition selfies are broadly popular, but why?
Mental Health

Transition selfies are broadly popular, but why?

How transition photos open up big questions about trauma, validity and safety for trans people

By Veronica Esposito
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Fruiting bodies and friendship in queer middle age
Relationships

Fruiting bodies and friendship in queer middle age

Aging as a queer person brings surprising shifts in friendship 

By Joseph Osmundson
Canada’s right is ushering in a dangerous anti-science era
Trans Health

Canada’s right is ushering in a dangerous anti-science era

OPINION: Provincial and federal leaders like Pierre Poilievre and Danielle Smith are willing to spew misinformation, take away healthcare and ultimately put trans youth at risk—all to score political points

By Ziya Jones
What Pierre Poilievre is getting wrong about puberty blockers
Video

What Pierre Poilievre is getting wrong about puberty blockers

The Conservative Party of Canada leader appears to only want people past puberty to use them, which would make them redundant

By Lito Howse, Mel Woods
The Alberta government is trying to legislate how you raise your kids
Politics

The Alberta government is trying to legislate how you raise your kids

OPINION: The premiere’s proposed parental rights policies stomp all over families’ freedom to decide what’s best for them

By Florence Ashley
Danielle Smith cites proven false video in defending trans women sports policy
Video

Danielle Smith cites proven false video in defending trans women sports policy

Premier cites viral video of cis rugby player as example of trans women in sports

By Lito Howse, Mel Woods
After 1 Million March, LGBTQ2S+ youth face rise in bullying and fear of outing 
Youth

After 1 Million March, LGBTQ2S+ youth face rise in bullying and fear of outing 

Youth in Ontario, Alberta, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Saskatchewan have reported an increase in harassment and mental distress since September

By Gabe Oatley
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There’s a growing list of LGBTQ2S+ organizations and allies condemning planned anti-trans policies in Alberta
Politics

There’s a growing list of LGBTQ2S+ organizations and allies condemning planned anti-trans policies in Alberta

Medical organizations, politicians and queer groups say Danielle Smith’s proposed policies are stigmatizing and dangerous

By Oliver Haug
The cruelty and calm of Alberta’s attack on trans rights
Politics

The cruelty and calm of Alberta’s attack on trans rights

ANALYSIS: The province’s new set of anti-trans policies are unprecedented in Canada and are as politically motivated as it gets

By Mel Woods
Why Alberta’s new anti-trans policies could be Canada’s harshest yet
Video

Why Alberta’s new anti-trans policies could be Canada’s harshest yet

Examining Premier Danielle Smith’s new policies restricting gender-affirming care, pronoun use in schools and more

By Lito Howse, Mel Woods
Danielle Smith is pandering to her reactionary base
Politics

Danielle Smith is pandering to her reactionary base

ANALYSIS: Between her appearance with Tucker Carlson and parental rights policies, the Alberta premier has clearly committed

By Dale Smith
Why state boycott bills matter for queer rights
Politics

Why state boycott bills matter for queer rights

A new bill introduced in the Missouri state legislature shows how far state governments are willing to go to dictate what private companies can and cannot say

By Sydney Bauer
Did AI ruin Keith Haring’s work?
Art & Photography

Did AI ruin Keith Haring’s work?

ANALYSIS: Controversy surrounding the AI-altered version of Keith Haring’s “Unfinished Painting” stirred up now-familiar questions about the ethics of AI-generated art

By Jon Heggestad
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