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Montana bans trans and intersex people from changing their birth certificates
Power

Montana bans trans and intersex people from changing their birth certificates

The state had previously shifted from a “gender” marker to a “sex” marker, and required surgery for updates

By V.S. Wells
Far-right protestors demand cancellation of Serbian EuroPride march
Power

Far-right protestors demand cancellation of Serbian EuroPride march

Police cancelled the march, citing security reasons—but organizers say it will happen regardless

By Jackie Richardson
Activists calling on Canada to pay their fair share to the Global Fund
Power

Activists calling on Canada to pay their fair share to the Global Fund

Federal underfunding to HIV/AIDS organizations is estimated to be over $123 million—people want that to change

By Dale Smith
How queer couples have to fight to be together in India
Power

How queer couples have to fight to be together in India

This struggle persists even four years after the Supreme Court of India decriminalized same-sex relations 

By Anmol Arora
Miami-Dade school board won’t celebrate LGBTQ2S+ History Month, citing concerns over ‘Don’t Say Gay’
Censorship

Miami-Dade school board won’t celebrate LGBTQ2S+ History Month, citing concerns over ‘Don’t Say Gay’

Despite receiving overwhelming approval from the board last year, the newly implemented “parental rights” law has derailed the celebration

By Diamond Yao
Anti-LGBTQ2S+ judge rules that U.S. companies should not have to provide employees with PrEP
Power

Anti-LGBTQ2S+ judge rules that U.S. companies should not have to provide employees with PrEP

The full implications of this ruling are currently unclear, with contraceptives also on the line

By Ursula Muñoz S.
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Online bullying has become legal persecution and violence—it’s time for us to respond
Power

Online bullying has become legal persecution and violence—it’s time for us to respond

OPINION: If you think the campaigns against drag queens aren’t coming for you next—pay attention

By Zack Ford
Two Iranian LGBTQ+ activists have been sentenced to death
Hate Watch

Two Iranian LGBTQ+ activists have been sentenced to death

Iran is one of at least eight countries where homosexuality is punishable by the death penalty

By Oliver Haug
Montreal Pride parade cancellation begs the question: is it time for more community collaboration?
Power

Montreal Pride parade cancellation begs the question: is it time for more community collaboration?

Community members say Fierté Montréal needs to communicate more and better, but has their support

By Savannah Stewart
Chile just blocked historic LGBTQ+ rights reforms—and Scotland could be next
Power

Chile just blocked historic LGBTQ+ rights reforms—and Scotland could be next

Chileans voted against a new pro-LGBTQ+ constitution, and proposed trans rights reforms in Scotland are also in jeopardy 

By Maddy Mahoney
4chan trolls flooded a suicide hotline by pretending to be LGBTQ2S+ youth in crisis
Hate Watch

4chan trolls flooded a suicide hotline by pretending to be LGBTQ2S+ youth in crisis

The Trevor Project said the calls increased wait times for actual queer and trans youth seeking help

By Jackie Richardson
Kiwi Farms, an online forum known for anti-trans harassment, has been shut down
Activism

Kiwi Farms, an online forum known for anti-trans harassment, has been shut down

The action was taken following a #DropKiwiFarms campaign 

By Dika Ofoma
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This lesbian couple just married in Romania—even though same-sex marriage is illegal
Marriage Equality

This lesbian couple just married in Romania—even though same-sex marriage is illegal

The women were able to sidestep their country’s definition of marriage because one of them had not yet had her gender changed on her official documents

By Ursula Muñoz S.
The life-changing power of West Virginia’s only queer youth summer camp
Youth

The life-changing power of West Virginia’s only queer youth summer camp

Being queer in Appalachia can be hard. This one-of-a-kind program hopes to make it a little easier

By Nico Lang
Growing up trans in ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Newfoundland
Power

Growing up trans in ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Newfoundland

For one trans woman, watching the spread of U.S. legislation targeting trans youth brings back painful memories

By Rhea Rollmann
Marci Ien commits to implementing federal action plan
Politics

Marci Ien commits to implementing federal action plan

The minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth on the federal government’s 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan

By Dale Smith
The U.K. has sent over 3,000 queer refugees back to countries with homophobic laws since 2017
Power

The U.K. has sent over 3,000 queer refugees back to countries with homophobic laws since 2017

U.K. activists are criticizing the government for “failing to stand up” for queer people seeking asylum following the publication of a damning new report

By Dika Ofoma
India’s Supreme Court says LGBTQ+ families are entitled to legal protection in major ruling
Power

India’s Supreme Court says LGBTQ+ families are entitled to legal protection in major ruling

The decision also applies to people in domestic unmarried partnerships, single parents, stepparents and adoptive families

By Diamond Yao
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