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NCAA erases protections for LGBTQ2S+ athletes amid anti-trans backlash
Sports

NCAA erases protections for LGBTQ2S+ athletes amid anti-trans backlash

The organization’s new constitution does not include anti-discrimination language that it used in past versions

By Nico Lang
LGBTQ2S+ workers in the U.S. earn 90 cents for every dollar a cishet person makes
Identity

LGBTQ2S+ workers in the U.S. earn 90 cents for every dollar a cishet person makes

Trans workers are even more profoundly affected by the LGBTQ2S+ wage gap, according to a new report

By Nico Lang
Mexican soccer fans will receive five-year bans for homophobic chants
Sports

Mexican soccer fans will receive five-year bans for homophobic chants

The Mexican Football Federation has struggled to put a stop to anti-gay chants over the years

By Yvonne Marquez
Can TV stop burying our gays already?
Culture

Can TV stop burying our gays already?

Queer women die on the small screen so often it’s become a trope. It’s time to give gay and bisexual characters a shot at happiness—and life

By Emily Monaco
Poland is pushing a Russia-style law banning ‘gay propaganda’
Power

Poland is pushing a Russia-style law banning ‘gay propaganda’

The new censorship legislation is another step back for LGBTQ+ rights in Poland

By Ursula Muñoz S.
Joseph Attar, Canadian imprisoned for 15 years, finally freed by Egyptian authorities
Power

Joseph Attar, Canadian imprisoned for 15 years, finally freed by Egyptian authorities

Attar was imprisoned on charges of espionage in 2007. Egyptian authorities claim he worked to recruit LGBTQ2S+ agents

By J.E. Reich
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This U.S. Congressman wants to force trans women in prisons to be housed with men
Justice

This U.S. Congressman wants to force trans women in prisons to be housed with men

Senator Tom Cotton wants inmates to be housed according to assigned sex, not gender identity

By Jordan Daniels
The world’s largest Mormon college is trying to crack down on LGBTQ2S+ student protests
Activism

The world’s largest Mormon college is trying to crack down on LGBTQ2S+ student protests

Student protesters could be arrested for organizing under new guidelines released by the school

By Nico Lang
Hundreds of trans South Dakotans protest as governor pushes anti-trans sports ban
Activism

Hundreds of trans South Dakotans protest as governor pushes anti-trans sports ban

Gov. Kristi Noem ran a nationwide ad urging voters to protect “female sports” from trans athletes

By Sophie Hurwitz
This U.S. state just repealed its discriminatory laws criminalizing HIV transmission
Justice

This U.S. state just repealed its discriminatory laws criminalizing HIV transmission

New Jersey joins nine other states in striking down its outdated laws

By Yvonne Marquez
Taiwanese same-sex couple become first to legally adopt following historic court ruling
Power

Taiwanese same-sex couple become first to legally adopt following historic court ruling

The case marks the first time in the country’s history that LGBTQ+ spouses have been permitted to adopt a child unrelated to either party

By Nico Lang
Walking a fine line with Rick Mercer
Books

Walking a fine line with Rick Mercer

The comedian’s new memoir explores how he rose to fame by honing in on political satire

By Max Gao
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LGBTQ2S+ organization calls on federal government to renew capacity fund
Politics

LGBTQ2S+ organization calls on federal government to renew capacity fund

The Enchanté Network says organizations will be unable to continue life-changing work without government funding

By Dale Smith
Canadian Armed Forces unveils new genderless uniforms in a step toward diversity and inclusion
Power

Canadian Armed Forces unveils new genderless uniforms in a step toward diversity and inclusion

The Department of National Defence introduces new uniforms in an effort to create a safer workplace

By Jordan Daniels
The U.S. is facing a national blood crisis. Why are queer men still barred from donating?
Power

The U.S. is facing a national blood crisis. Why are queer men still barred from donating?

A new study hopes to change the “outdated” and “stigmatizing” requirements

By Oliver Haug
Queer men will finally be able to fully donate blood in France and Greece without discrimination
Power

Queer men will finally be able to fully donate blood in France and Greece without discrimination

Canada currently requires that donors abstain from same-sex intercourse for three months prior to donation

By Nico Lang
7 U.S. states are already pushing bills targeting trans people in 2022
Power

7 U.S. states are already pushing bills targeting trans people in 2022

Most bills seek to block trans youth from sports participation

By Sophie Hurwitz
Andrea Jenkins makes history as first trans person to serve as president of U.S. city council
Politics

Andrea Jenkins makes history as first trans person to serve as president of U.S. city council

Jenkins, a Black trans woman, formerly served as vice president of the Minneapolis City Council

By Nico Lang
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