Human Rights

Russia’s largest LGBTQ+ rights group has been shut down by the government

The decision comes after the Kremlin accused the Russian LGBT Network of violating its homophobic propaganda laws

By Ursula Muñoz S.

Politics

Oklahoma becomes first U.S. state to ban non-binary birth certificates

Meanwhile, Kansas could be poised to overturn its governor’s veto of an anti-trans sports ban

By Nico Lang

Identity

Canada becomes first country to release census data on trans and non-binary population

There are more than 100,000 trans and non-binary people living in Canada, but the data has limitations

By V.S. Wells

Activism

This map is tracking America’s historic wave of anti-trans legislation

Trans Legislation Tracker is shedding light on the real-world consequences of these bills

By Emma Banks

Politics

Tennessee governor signs law punishing schools that support trans student athletes

Supporters of the legislation thought the state’s pre-existing anti-trans sports ban didn’t go far enough

By Nico Lang

Censorship

Teens will now be able to access banned LGBTQ2S+ books for free

A Brooklyn Public Library initiative is countering a new wave of censorship across the U.S.

By Yvonne Marquez

Dispatch

What does LGBTQ+ activism in Hungary look like now?

Orbán’s election victory built on homophobia marks a dangerous moment, but referendum “win” could signal future gains

By Riley Sparks

Politics

French president Emmanuel Macron wins reelection—but far-right threat looms

More French voters supported the far-right National Rally than at any point in the party’s history

By Nico Lang

Identity

U.S. Bureau of Prisons ordered to provide gender-affirming surgery for trans inmate

The surgery is reportedly the first of its kind for a federal inmate

By Ursula Muñoz S.

Politics

Queer Vote Ontario wants LGBTQ2S+ issues on the provincial election agenda

Community groups call on all parties to commit to an LGBTQ2S+ action plan, improving trans healthcare and funding for queer and trans organizations

By V.S. Wells

Politics

LGBTQ+ advocates slam ‘deeply concerning’ U.K. plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda

Boris Johnson’s scheme to send “illegal” migrants to a country with noted anti-LGBTQ+ persecution has been criticized by politicians, charities and the U.N.

By V.S. Wells

Power

LGBTQ2S+ BYU students celebrate Lavender Graduation ceremony despite college opposition

After two years of protests, LGBTQ2S+ students gathered to celebrate their accomplishments

By Jackie Richardson

Politics

Florida officials want to stop trans kids from even ‘socially’ transitioning

New guidelines released by the state’s department of health mirror Texas’s attempts to restrict access to gender-affirming care

By Oliver Haug

Politics

LGBTQ+ refugees, Canada and Guatemala

OPINION: The Canadian government has high hopes for improving the lives of vulnerable groups in Central America

By Dale Smith

Activism

#Letters4TransKids sends messages of encouragement and love to trans youth

Journalist Ina Fried created a social media campaign to support trans kids targeted by legislative attacks

By Yvonne Marquez

Politics

Alabama’s only out gay lawmaker condemns passage of bills targeting trans youth: “This is their home too”

Rep. Neil Rafferty says that recently passed anti-trans bills are “bullying” youth

By Oliver Haug

Justice

L.A. political donor Ed Buck sentenced to 30 years in prison for the rape and murder of two gay Black men

Black activists had previously voiced frustration with law enforcement’s refusal to take the accusations against Buck seriously

By Ursula Muñoz S.

Politics

Kansas governor vetoes ‘unnecessary and divisive’ anti-trans bills

Gov. Laura Kelly joins a bipartisan group of governors who have stood up to their legislatures

By Oliver Haug