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These 39 countries are still criminalizing people for transmitting HIV during sex
HIV/AIDS

These 39 countries are still criminalizing people for transmitting HIV during sex

A new report finds that more than 270 people have been arrested for HIV transmission since 2019

By Nico Lang
Nova Scotia is making the process easier for people seeking gender-affirming surgery
Trans Health

Nova Scotia is making the process easier for people seeking gender-affirming surgery

Two letters that were previously mandatory will no longer be required by patients seeking care in the province

By Chris Stoodley
Greece becomes latest country to ban non-consensual surgeries on intersex kids
Politics

Greece becomes latest country to ban non-consensual surgeries on intersex kids

Albania, Germany, Malta and Portugal have also taken action to stop operations that critics say are harmful and life-altering

By Nico Lang
Oklahoma small town’s first out gay mayor resigns after being targeted with homophobia and harassment
Politics

Oklahoma small town’s first out gay mayor resigns after being targeted with homophobia and harassment

“Unfortunately, these malicious, bad-faith attacks are escalating and I no longer feel safe to serve in my capacity as mayor”

By Ursula Muñoz S.
Meet the trans war correspondent at Ukraine’s frontlines
Media

Meet the trans war correspondent at Ukraine’s frontlines

Sarah Ashton-Cirillo has spent over four months covering the war like few others—becoming a target of Russian propaganda and right-wing attacks in the process

By Adam Zivo
The U.S. Supreme Court is threatening marriage equality. These lawmakers want to protect it
Politics

The U.S. Supreme Court is threatening marriage equality. These lawmakers want to protect it

The Respect for Marriage Act is a direct response to the Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson last month

By Oliver Haug
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A Trump-appointed judge just blocked federal protections for U.S. trans students
Power

A Trump-appointed judge just blocked federal protections for U.S. trans students

Twenty states sued the Biden administration to halt enforcement of the trans-affirming guidelines

By Jackie Richardson
Boris Johnson was a transphobic disaster. The next U.K. prime minister could be worse
Politics

Boris Johnson was a transphobic disaster. The next U.K. prime minister could be worse

Contenders in the race have hinted at support for banning trans women from sports and restricting trans access to public restrooms

By Nico Lang
Russia’s top female tennis star comes out, criticizes anti-LGBTQ+ ‘propaganda’ ban
Sports

Russia’s top female tennis star comes out, criticizes anti-LGBTQ+ ‘propaganda’ ban

Despite the fraught political situation in Russia, Daria Kasatkina hopes other LGBTQ+ people will someday feel safe to come out

By Nico Lang
The EU is officially suing Hungary over its anti-LGBTQ+ ‘propaganda’ law
Power

The EU is officially suing Hungary over its anti-LGBTQ+ ‘propaganda’ law

Hungary has also outlawed same-sex adoptions and banned trans people from correcting their legal gender

By Dika Ofoma
A majority of Canadians support the repeal of queer blood ban, according to poll
Blood Ban

A majority of Canadians support the repeal of queer blood ban, according to poll

New guidelines on queer blood donations have been met with criticism, however, from some LGBTQ2S+ activists

By Nico Lang
Rob Oliphant, parliamentary secretary to the minister of foreign affairs, raises LGBTQ+ issues in Africa
Politics

Rob Oliphant, parliamentary secretary to the minister of foreign affairs, raises LGBTQ+ issues in Africa

Xtra catches up with the out gay Liberal MP on this initiative and more

By Dale Smith
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This red state high school is creating a gender-affirming closet to support trans and non-binary students
Power

This red state high school is creating a gender-affirming closet to support trans and non-binary students

With the help of a $10,000 grant from the It Gets Better Project, the initiative will allow students to change into clothing that expresses who they are

By Ursula Muñoz S.
10 same-sex marriage battlegrounds around the globe
Marriage Equality

10 same-sex marriage battlegrounds around the globe

The U.S. Supreme Court may be threatening to reverse progress on LGBTQ2S+ rights, but countries the world over are pushing marriage equality forward

By Rob Salerno
Florida schools are targeting LGBTQ2S+ students in wake of ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law
Politics

Florida schools are targeting LGBTQ2S+ students in wake of ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law

A new policy in one school district could potentially require schools to out trans students

By Oliver Haug
Iraq is poised to outlaw homosexuality for the first time in almost 20 years
Power

Iraq is poised to outlaw homosexuality for the first time in almost 20 years

Critics say a proposed law “will allow the Iraqi government to legally get away with murder”

By Nico Lang
Texas court blocks ‘child abuse’ investigations into two affirming families of trans youth
Power

Texas court blocks ‘child abuse’ investigations into two affirming families of trans youth

Meanwhile, a new poll finds that a majority of Texans support the rights of trans youth to gender-affirming care

By Dika Ofoma
This hate group claims gay people are pedophiles. The U.S. is taxing it as a church
Hate Watch

This hate group claims gay people are pedophiles. The U.S. is taxing it as a church

Family Research Council leaders have also advocated for conversion therapy and claimed trans people are mentally ill

By Jackie Richardson
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