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High school students in Labrador walk out after trans student denied bathroom access
Activism

High school students in Labrador walk out after trans student denied bathroom access

Over 75 students at Menihek High School protested on behalf of their classmate

By Jackie Richardson
Ontario premier Doug Ford defends candidate slammed for homophobic scandal
Politics

Ontario premier Doug Ford defends candidate slammed for homophobic scandal

The controversy has many calling for Will Bouma to drop out of the race

By Ursula Muñoz S.
Texas will resume investigations into parents who affirm their trans kids following court ruling
Politics

Texas will resume investigations into parents who affirm their trans kids following court ruling

As child abuse investigations start again, countless parents of trans youth across the state are likely to be targeted

By Nico Lang
Tennessee’s transphobic bathroom sign law permanently struck down by court
Justice

Tennessee’s transphobic bathroom sign law permanently struck down by court

A district judge called the law a “brazen attempt to single out trans-inclusive establishments”

By Nico Lang
Sport Canada has closed a survey related to trans women’s participation in sports
Power

Sport Canada has closed a survey related to trans women’s participation in sports

More than 200 athletes and researchers signed an open letter expressing their concern over transphobic language used to introduce the survey

By Sydney Bauer
Canadian Museum for Human Rights makes all restrooms gender-inclusive
Power

Canadian Museum for Human Rights makes all restrooms gender-inclusive

The news follows years of controversies surrounding the Winnipeg museum

By V.S. Wells
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Is it possible to feel anything other than dread for this Ontario election?
Politics

Is it possible to feel anything other than dread for this Ontario election?

OPINION: We must oust Doug Ford’s incompetent clowns. But the opposition parties offer bland alternatives

By Dale Smith
South Carolina just enacted an anti-trans sports ban—and Louisiana could be next
Politics

South Carolina just enacted an anti-trans sports ban—and Louisiana could be next

17 U.S. states have now passed laws limiting participation of trans youth in school sports

By Nico Lang
Alabama’s trans youth medical care ban partially blocked by court ruling
Justice

Alabama’s trans youth medical care ban partially blocked by court ruling

Meanwhile, a Texas court issued a mixed ruling halting some investigations of trans-affirming families for “child abuse”

By Nico Lang
These Qatar hotels are reportedly turning away LGBTQ+ World Cup visitors
Sports

These Qatar hotels are reportedly turning away LGBTQ+ World Cup visitors

Three hotels are reportedly refusing business to same-sex couples as the country prepares to host the World Cup later this year

By Elvis Kachi
Quebec scraps controversial trans surgery requirement in proposed law following backlash
Politics

Quebec scraps controversial trans surgery requirement in proposed law following backlash

Although a controversial bill has been amended to drop discriminatory provisions, activists say there’s still room for improvement

By Ursula Muñoz S.
Greece bans conversion therapy—and surgeries on intersex infants could be next
Politics

Greece bans conversion therapy—and surgeries on intersex infants could be next

The conversion therapy law has a major loophole, however

By Nico Lang
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This LGBTQ2S+ Pride centre just auctioned off a rock used to vandalize its building
Activism

This LGBTQ2S+ Pride centre just auctioned off a rock used to vandalize its building

The rock sold for $600 in an online auction

By Nico Lang
The U.K.’s transphobic conversion therapy ban has some major loopholes
Politics

The U.K.’s transphobic conversion therapy ban has some major loopholes

The ban will not apply to adults who “consent” to conversion therapy, according to government documents

By V.S. Wells
20 U.S. states could soon be designated as safe havens for trans kids fleeing discriminatory laws
Politics

20 U.S. states could soon be designated as safe havens for trans kids fleeing discriminatory laws

“If you’re going to come for our kids, you’re gonna have to come through us first”

By Oliver Haug
Tokyo will begin recognizing same-sex partnerships in significant step toward equality
Politics

Tokyo will begin recognizing same-sex partnerships in significant step toward equality

More than 200 municipalities in Japan offer some form of relationship recognition for same-sex couples

By Nico Lang
Here are the U.S. states where same-sex marriage could be banned if Obergefell v. Hodges were overturned
Power

Here are the U.S. states where same-sex marriage could be banned if Obergefell v. Hodges were overturned

Threats to marriage equality in the wake of Roe v. Wade’s probable repeal exist across the country

By Jackie Richardson
These U.S. lawmakers want to police LGBTQ2S+ content in kids’ shows
Politics

These U.S. lawmakers want to police LGBTQ2S+ content in kids’ shows

Five senators sent a letter calling on harsher ratings on programs that include queer and trans characters

By Elvis Kachi
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