New research from Media Matters found at least 63 new ads in the past four months

5 queer and trans news stories we’re watching (plus a baby bonus): Feb. 24

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

“I chose starvation over being raped again”

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

Police cited them for “street harassment” and “excessive noise” after protests became heated

Thirty-four U.S. states still have bans on same-sex marriage in their lawbooks or state constitutions

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

Ra’Jah Mohamed’s school board cancelled a drag show, calling it “hypersexual.” The 16-year-old activist decided to take action

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

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

The ruling could have wide-reaching reverberations in LGBTQ2S+ parenting, experts say

ANALYSIS: A viral petition calls on Canada to accept those escaping anti-trans policies, but Canada has work to do as well

OPINION: Embracing the convoy also means embracing its anti-LGBTQ2S+ arm

The paper of record is the target of two open letters

OPINION: The U.K.’s normalization of anti-trans hate has real-world consequences—the trans teen murdered this week should be alive

Power

Butt plug trophy auction, queers Gallup ahead, Tennessee bans drag, Meta’s hate profits and a rap by Ariana DeBose

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

New report describes ‘harrowing’ consequences of digital targeting of LGBTQ+ people in Middle East and North Africa

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

Calgary teens may face fines after participating in counter-protest against anti-LGBTQ2S+ group

California may hold a referendum on same-sex marriage next year. Here’s why that matters

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

This Sudbury student is calling out his school for ‘outrageous’ drag cancellation

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

Oklahoma judge revokes a lesbian mom’s parental rights

Is Canada actually a viable safe harbour for trans people fleeing the U.S. and U.K.?

Canadian conservatives can’t cherry-pick the ‘culture war’ they want to fight

Contributors, organizations and celebrities call out the New York Times’ transphobia

Brianna Ghey deserved better than the U.K.’s transphobia