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.

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

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

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

Activism

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

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

By Adam Zivo

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

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

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

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

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

Human Rights

Queer Iraqis are being detained and abused by police, according to new report

Advocates are calling on the international community to speak out about the struggles LGBTQ+ people face in the country

By Oliver Haug

Politics

LGBTQ2S+ groups vow to fight back after Florida governor signs “Don’t Say Gay” bill

HB 1557 prohibits public school instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity to students in kindergarten through the third grade

By Yvonne Marquez

Politics

These billboard campaigns ‘Say Gay’ in response to attacks on LGBTQ2S+ equality

As Gov. Ron DeSantis signs Florida’s controversial “Don’t Say Gay” bill into law, LGBTQ2S+ people are fighting back

By Jordan Daniels

Justice

U.N. calls to repeal laws criminalizing lesbian sex in historic declaration

Victory by a Sri Lankan activist may impact 43 countries which outlaw sexual relations between women

By Nico Lang

Politics

Canadian immigration minister Sean Fraser says he’s committed to LGBTQ2S+ refugees

But the crisis in Ukraine may prove intractable, especially for trans women fleeing the violence

By Dale Smith

History

Here’s what Canada’s LGBTQ2S+ National Monument will look like

The winning design was just unveiled and construction is expected to be completed by 2025

By V.S. Wells

Politics

Arizona is one signature away from limiting life-saving medical care for trans youth

Two other states also passed anti-trans legislation this week

By Nico Lang

Activism

War has made Ukrainian LGBTQ+ activists pivot from advocacy to survival

Food, shelter, medication and safety are the new priorities. “People are coming just to talk to someone because they don’t want to be alone right now”

By Paul Gallant