Power

LGBTQ+ Ukrainians are in trouble. Here’s how you can help

With LGBTQ+ Ukrainians under threat by Putin, here’s a list of organizations and crowdfunding campaigns you can support

By Ursula Muñoz S.

Culture

Buddies in Bad Times’ new board chair leaves amid ongoing tensions about the future of the Toronto theatre

Last year, staff demanded restructuring and more power in hiring decisions

By Krishna Rau

Parenting

I’m a parent of a trans kid. I was investigated for supporting her right to be herself

OPINION: As parents across the U.S. speak out against attacks on trans youth in Texas, one mom shares her story

By Jamie Bruesehoff

Hate Watch

Mapping hate: The anti-LGBTQ2S+ history of Ottawa truck convoy organizers

Some of the best-known faces in the so-called “Freedom Convoy” have clear links to homophobic and transphobic activism

By V.S. Wells

Politics

How Biden is stepping up to support trans youth under attack in Texas

The White House vows to use “every tool at our disposal to keep Texans safe”

By Nico Lang

Politics

Iowa just banned trans kids from sports. Indiana is about to be next

LGBTQ2S+ advocates say the bills are “discriminatory and unconstitutional”

By Dwayne McBean, Nico Lang

Justice

The future of LGBTQ2S+ equality in America may depend on Biden’s SCOTUS nominee

ANALYSIS: Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson could step into a major LGBTQ2S+ rights battle if confirmed

By Jordan Daniels

Music

The ferocious beauty of Tanya Tagaq

Filmmaker Thirza Cuthand talks with the Inuk musician about her latest album, Indigenous resistance and the intersection of rage and love

By Thirza Cuthand

Power

Texas is investigating families of trans kids for so-called child abuse. They’re fighting back

A lawsuit representing one family has been filed against Gov. Abbott and the state’s Department of Family and Protective Services

By Oliver Haug

Power

Activists urge immediate action to protect LGBTQ+ Ukrainians: ‘Ukraine doesn’t have time’

Protestors gathered at the Stonewall Inn in New York City to demand greater sanctions against Putin and aid to struggling LGBTQ+ Ukrainians

By Lauren Rowello

Activism

Here’s why this new version of the American flag only has 21 stars

Amid a rise in anti-gay and anti-trans legislation, activists draw attention to the lack of legal protections for LGBTQ2S+ people in 29 states

By Ursula Muñoz S.

Parenting

How one Facebook group is redefining Black queer and trans parenthood

A Black queer mother felt excluded in mainstream parenting spaces so she created an international community for mutual support

By Derrick Clifton

Politics

Australia’s prime minister backs controversial bill targeting trans athletes

Conservative Scott Morrison said Australia’s proposed “Save Women’s Sports” bill is “terrific”

By Dwayne McBean

Politics

What Texas’ terrifying attack on trans health care means for LGBTQ2S+ youth

After Texas Gov. Greg Abbott declared gender-affirming care “child abuse,” familes of trans kids like the Stukpas are scrambling to figure out what’s next

By Nico Lang

Justice

This trans inmate is fighting for a transfer to a women’s prison—and for her life

Ashley Diamond’s lawyers say she has been subjected to repeated sexual and physical assaults and has attempted to take her own life while in custody

By Oliver Haug

Politics

A national mental health plan could benefit LGBTQ2S+ communities across Canada

Carolyn Bennett is set to negotiate with the provinces to align future federal transfer payments

By Dale Smith

Trans Health

Meet the ‘Lobster Claw’ and ‘Orange Crush’ of gender-affirming surgery

PERSONAL ESSAY: Writer Roz Milner reflects on the life-altering procedures she experienced alongside other trans people

By Roz Milner

Music

A very chaotic yet realistic soundtrack to my life

These songs by Black artists shaped music journalist Daric L. Cottingham’s taste through the years

By Daria Lynn Cottingham