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Texas is investigating families of trans kids for so-called child abuse. They’re fighting back
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
Activists urge immediate action to protect LGBTQ+ Ukrainians: ‘Ukraine doesn’t have time’
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
Here’s why this new version of the American flag only has 21 stars
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.
How one Facebook group is redefining Black queer and trans parenthood
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
Australia’s prime minister backs controversial bill targeting trans athletes
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
What Texas’ terrifying attack on trans health care means for LGBTQ2S+ youth 
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
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This trans inmate is fighting for a transfer to a women’s prison—and for her life
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
A national mental health plan could benefit LGBTQ2S+ communities across Canada
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
Meet the ‘Lobster Claw’ and ‘Orange Crush’ of gender-affirming surgery
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
A very chaotic yet realistic soundtrack to my life
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
This 13-year-old trans activist is fighting to stop Arizona’s cruel attacks on LGBTQ2S+ youth
Activism

This 13-year-old trans activist is fighting to stop Arizona’s cruel attacks on LGBTQ2S+ youth

A Republican lawmaker flipped his vote on an anti-trans medical care bill after listening to testimony from Skyler Morrison and other advocates

By Nico Lang
Mexico issues non-binary birth certificate in historic first
Justice

Mexico issues non-binary birth certificate in historic first

The milestone follows a wave of reforms allowing trans and non-binary Mexicans greater access to corrected documentation

By Nico Lang
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Kuwait strikes down law criminalizing trans people in rare LGBTQ+ rights victory
Justice

Kuwait strikes down law criminalizing trans people in rare LGBTQ+ rights victory

Since 2007, Article 198 has led to the harassment and abuse of trans women at the hands of police

By Yvonne Marquez
Sponsors of ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill backed by supposedly pro-LGBTQ2S+ corporations
Power

Sponsors of ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill backed by supposedly pro-LGBTQ2S+ corporations

Companies like Comcast/NBC Universal and AT&T have given hundreds of thousands of dollars to the bill’s key supporters

By Oliver Haug
NCAA will allow trans swimmers to compete this season after an outpouring of support for UPenn’s Lia Thomas
Sports

NCAA will allow trans swimmers to compete this season after an outpouring of support for UPenn’s Lia Thomas

More than 300 swimmers rallied behind the trans athlete following USA Swimming’s policy change

By Ursula Muñoz S.
Utah advances bill forcing trans kids to seek a committee’s approval before playing sports
Politics

Utah advances bill forcing trans kids to seek a committee’s approval before playing sports

After passing the Utah House on Feb. 16, the bill now moves on to the State Senate

By Oliver Haug
Women are the world: Anita Kunz’s fascinating foray into history
Excerpt

Women are the world: Anita Kunz’s fascinating foray into history

The celebrated artist turns a keen eye on the often unsung work of women

By Roxane Gay
LGBTQ+ Ghanaian refugee in Canada faces ‘cruel’ deportation after asylum claim denied
Immigration & Refugees

LGBTQ+ Ghanaian refugee in Canada faces ‘cruel’ deportation after asylum claim denied

Issah Habib fled his home country in 2016. He is now missing

By Sophie Hurwitz
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