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Cam modelling helped me work through my gender dysphoria
Identity

Cam modelling helped me work through my gender dysphoria

Getting paid to go back into the closet was one of the most difficult things I’ve ever done—but it taught me how to define my body on my own terms

By Sydney Hegele
My job gives me stability, but it clashes with my politics. Should I quit?
Ask Kai: Advice for the Apocalypse

My job gives me stability, but it clashes with my politics. Should I quit?

Kai advises a reader who feels like they’re selling their soul

By Kai Cheng Thom
Kenyan LGBTQ+ activists on grief and hope after the death of Edwin Chiloba
Activism

Kenyan LGBTQ+ activists on grief and hope after the death of Edwin Chiloba

The activist and designer’s murder has shocked his community, who are working to keep his memory alive

By Ugonna-Ora Owoh
As Republican-led statehouses continue to attack trans rights, some blue states are fighting back
Politics

As Republican-led statehouses continue to attack trans rights, some blue states are fighting back

Sanctuary state bills and bureaucratic improvements to name changes or gender marker updates are appearing in states like California and Illinois

By V.S. Wells
These queer organizations are providing free binders to people in New Brunswick
Identity

These queer organizations are providing free binders to people in New Brunswick

While chest binders can reduce gender dysphoria, they can be expensive and difficult to access in more rural areas

By Maddy Mahoney
An ex-Mormon is believed to be the first in her rural Utah county to legally affirm her name and gender
Identity

An ex-Mormon is believed to be the first in her rural Utah county to legally affirm her name and gender

“I feel like I’m finally coming of age at 33”

By Jackie Richardson
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Last year, B.C. police killed 14 people, including queer activist and organizer Dani Cooper
Policing

Last year, B.C. police killed 14 people, including queer activist and organizer Dani Cooper

OPINION: Defunding the police is a matter of queer safety

By Meenakshi Mannoe
World Boxing Council will introduce trans boxer categories
Sports

World Boxing Council will introduce trans boxer categories

The new regulations have been met with criticism from trans athletes, who say they are discriminatory

By Diamond Yao
The NYT’s trans ‘debate’ isn’t actually a debate
Media

The NYT’s trans ‘debate’ isn’t actually a debate

OPINION: The hiring of David French is just the latest in a string of anti-trans moves from mainstream media 

By Katelyn Burns
Five arrested in connection with murder of Kenyan LGBTQ+ activist Edwin Chiloba
Hate Watch

Five arrested in connection with murder of Kenyan LGBTQ+ activist Edwin Chiloba

Police detained the suspects after Chiloba’s body was found last Tuesday

By Jackie Richardson
England and Wales’ census records trans and queer populations for the first time ever
Identity

England and Wales’ census records trans and queer populations for the first time ever

According to the data polled, 0.5 percent of people aged 15 or older identify as a gender different to their sex as registered at birth, and 3.2 percent identify as a sexual orientation other than straight

By Ursula Muñoz S.
Ireland promises conversion therapy ban this year
Identity

Ireland promises conversion therapy ban this year

Meanwhile, the U.K. continues to drag its feet on its plans for a conversion therapy ban that might exclude trans people 

By Maddy Mahoney
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Nigeria’s presidential election is coming up—what does this mean for queer people in the country? 
Politics

Nigeria’s presidential election is coming up—what does this mean for queer people in the country? 

LGBTQ+ Nigerians have a range of interests and emotions when it comes to this election

By Shade Mary-Ann Olaoye
Nova Scotia town rallies around queer-owned store after its Pride flags were repeatedly vandalized 
Homophobia

Nova Scotia town rallies around queer-owned store after its Pride flags were repeatedly vandalized 

Despite the incidents, the owners intend to continuously display the Pride flag

By Diamond Yao
A new Arizona bill that could force teachers to misgender trans students kicks off a new year of anti-trans legislation
Education

A new Arizona bill that could force teachers to misgender trans students kicks off a new year of anti-trans legislation

Senate Bill 1001 would also allow school workers to misgender trans students, teachers or other staff with no recourse

By V.S. Wells
Queer MPs and senators across the political spectrum come together in Canadian Pride Caucus
Politics

Queer MPs and senators across the political spectrum come together in Canadian Pride Caucus

The non-partisan caucus has brought queer leaders together, but their goals aren’t clear just yet

By Dale Smith
Indian activists embrace the power of queer archiving to rebalance history
History

Indian activists embrace the power of queer archiving to rebalance history

In a world where only the loudest and most powerful voices get heard, the preservation of historical documents give voice to the unrepresented

By Pawan Dhall
Homophobic soccer chants are alive and well
Sports

Homophobic soccer chants are alive and well

OPINION: It’s going to take more than awareness and education to stop the use of homophobic chants at professional soccer games

By Katelyn Burns
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