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Alabama b​​ecomes first U.S. state to pass law making gender-affirming care a felony
Politics

Alabama b​​ecomes first U.S. state to pass law making gender-affirming care a felony

The state is also on the verge of passing an anti-trans bathroom bill and a “Don’t Say Gay” law

By Nico Lang
These groups are distributing life-saving medications to people living with HIV in Ukraine
Health

These groups are distributing life-saving medications to people living with HIV in Ukraine

Amid the ongoing crisis, organizations like WHO and UNAIDS hope to provide a year’s supply of anti-retrovirals to HIV-positive Ukrainians

By Nico Lang
The U.K. wants to ban conversion therapy—but not for trans people
Politics

The U.K. wants to ban conversion therapy—but not for trans people

LGBTQ+ groups have asked the U.K. government to reconsider its latest transphobic policy decision

By V.S. Wells
Biden just lifted a Trump-era immigration ban. Here’s what that means for LGBTQ2S+ refugees
Politics

Biden just lifted a Trump-era immigration ban. Here’s what that means for LGBTQ2S+ refugees

With the repeal of Title 42, LGBTQ2S+ refugees at the U.S. southern border will once again be allowed a fair shot at asylum

By Oliver Haug
A Tennessee lawmaker is trying legalize child marriages in bizarre attack on LGBTQ2S+ rights
Politics

A Tennessee lawmaker is trying legalize child marriages in bizarre attack on LGBTQ2S+ rights

The bill’s sponsor claims the proposed law would provide an “alternative form of marriage” for people who oppose same-sex unions

By Nico Lang
A new book on conversion practices examines exactly what trans people need from lawmakers
Books

A new book on conversion practices examines exactly what trans people need from lawmakers

Florence Ashley argues that bans are just the first step in preventing trans people from dealing with the trauma of such “therapy”

By Paul Gallant
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Zimbabwe decriminalizes HIV transmission in major step forward for LGBTQ+ equality
Politics

Zimbabwe decriminalizes HIV transmission in major step forward for LGBTQ+ equality

Activists have called on the country to repeal other anti-LGBTQ+ laws that make it more difficult to address the ongoing HIV epidemic

By Nico Lang
Hungary’s far-right prime minister wins reelection while anti-LGBTQ+ referendum fails
Politics

Hungary’s far-right prime minister wins reelection while anti-LGBTQ+ referendum fails

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s administration pushed the infamous anti-gay “propaganda” law enacted last year

By Yvonne Marquez
These 7 U.S. states could be the next to pass a Florida-style ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law
Politics

These 7 U.S. states could be the next to pass a Florida-style ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law

Florida’s bill is one of many that would censor LGBTQ2S+ education in schools

By Ursula Muñoz S.
This U.S. governor just refused to acknowledge the existence of trans people
Politics

This U.S. governor just refused to acknowledge the existence of trans people

Gov. Doug Ducey signed two anti-trans bills into law but wouldn’t say whether he believes trans people exist

By Jordan Daniels
How the far-right is turning feminists into fascists
Hate Watch

How the far-right is turning feminists into fascists

ANALYSIS: The terrifying confluence of anti-trans thinkers, American evangelicals, anti-Semitic conspiracy theorists and global purveyors of dark money poses a much bigger threat than you might realize

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle
Non-binary Americans will finally be able to apply for gender-neutral passports
Identity

Non-binary Americans will finally be able to apply for gender-neutral passports

The Biden administration announced that a new “X” marker is set to roll out on April 11

By Nico Lang
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In Warsaw, a Ukrainian drag queen talks about queer life and refugees
Activism

In Warsaw, a Ukrainian drag queen talks about queer life and refugees

“The LGBTQ+ community is together, organized and supportive”

By Adam Zivo
This British MP just became the U.K.’s first openly trans member of Parliament
Identity

This British MP just became the U.K.’s first openly trans member of Parliament

Conservative MP Jamie Wallis came out in a statement that also included details of sexual assault and blackmail

By V.S. Wells
Doctors and families petition to keep Texas’ only gender clinic for trans youth open
Trans Health

Doctors and families petition to keep Texas’ only gender clinic for trans youth open

The Genecis clinic in Dallas stopped accepting new patients late last year after political pressure

By Oliver Haug
Why trans family visibility matters
Culture

Why trans family visibility matters

ANALYSIS: Three parents talk about what it means to see celebrity families like theirs, from Cher to Dwyane Wade

By V.S. Wells
This group is using ACT-UP tactics to make the fight for trans rights more urgent
Activism

This group is using ACT-UP tactics to make the fight for trans rights more urgent

Tear It Up plans to make trans activism louder—and more controversial

By Shane Burley
Italian court recognizes non-binary identities in historic ruling that could set major precedent
Identity

Italian court recognizes non-binary identities in historic ruling that could set major precedent

But Italy has much work to do to ensure full equality for LGBTQ+ people

By Nico Lang
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