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What does it mean to be a dad, anyway?
Identity

What does it mean to be a dad, anyway?

We spend so much time establishing that transmasculine people can be fathers that we almost never discuss what kind of fathers they might be

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle
Here are 6 queer Brazilian superstars you need to know
Music

Here are 6 queer Brazilian superstars you need to know

Their radically sexy music is taking the country—and the world—by storm

By Nicole Froio
Canada has officially banned LGBTQ2S+ conversion therapy
Politics

Canada has officially banned LGBTQ2S+ conversion therapy

After getting fast-tracked through the Senate and House of Commons, Bill C-4 received royal assent Wednesday

By Mel Woods
Man arrested for threatening attacks on Pride parades, faces five years in prison
Hate Watch

Man arrested for threatening attacks on Pride parades, faces five years in prison

Robert Fehring allegedly vowed to make the 2016 mass shooting at Pulse nightclub “look like a cakewalk”

By Oliver Haug
Parents of Scout Schultz, non-binary student killed by police, to receive $1 million settlement
Justice

Parents of Scout Schultz, non-binary student killed by police, to receive $1 million settlement

The settlement is the largest of its kind in Georgia history

By J.E. Reich
Global Black Pride is coming to Toronto—and it’s bigger and better than ever
Identity

Global Black Pride is coming to Toronto—and it’s bigger and better than ever

“Black Pride is a political act whether we’re protesting or dancing”

By Sophie Hurwitz
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Queer Muslims find comfort and safety by ‘coming in’
Faith & Spirituality

Queer Muslims find comfort and safety by ‘coming in’

For some LGBTQ2S+ Muslims, choosing between family and acceptance isn’t an option. Instead, they’ve found a way to have both

By Swidda Rassy
This Supreme Court judge is trying to exploit same-sex marriage to overturn Roe v. Wade
Justice

This Supreme Court judge is trying to exploit same-sex marriage to overturn Roe v. Wade

Lambda Legal calls Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s comments “disingenuous”

By Yvonne Marquez
Botswana court upholds decriminalization of gay sex in major victory for LGBTQ+ Africans
Justice

Botswana court upholds decriminalization of gay sex in major victory for LGBTQ+ Africans

“The state cannot be a sheriff in people’s bedrooms,” a Court of Appeals justice said in 2019

By Nico Lang
This pansexual streamer is about to become the first furry in space
Identity

This pansexual streamer is about to become the first furry in space

Cameron Bess will join the next Blue Origin commercial space flight on Dec. 9

By Oliver Haug
House of Commons surprisingly passes a tougher conversion therapy ban
Politics

House of Commons surprisingly passes a tougher conversion therapy ban

ANALYSIS: A unanimous vote on Bill C-4 has fast-tracked the legislation. But has anything actually changed for the government and its opposition?

By Dale Smith
Amita Kuttner on being Canada’s first trans political party leader: ‘I have zero intention of playing by the rules’
Politics

Amita Kuttner on being Canada’s first trans political party leader: ‘I have zero intention of playing by the rules’

New Green Party of Canada leader Amita Kuttner talks trans joy and breaking barriers

By Mel Woods
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Texas mama bears are ready to vote out Greg Abbott: ‘I will never forgive him’
Politics

Texas mama bears are ready to vote out Greg Abbott: ‘I will never forgive him’

Mothers of trans kids say they intend to do what they do best: keep organizing in support of their children

By Nico Lang
Hungary approves national referendum on Russia-style ‘gay propaganda’ law
Power

Hungary approves national referendum on Russia-style ‘gay propaganda’ law

Hungarian voters will head to the polls in 2022 to weigh in on LGBTQ+ rights

By Nico Lang
Trans candidates make history with big wins in Bangladesh, Chile
Politics

Trans candidates make history with big wins in Bangladesh, Chile

Trans candidates are proving the world is ready for LGBTQ+ political representation

By Oliver Haug
Canada’s conversion therapy ban is back. Will it finally pass?
News

Canada’s conversion therapy ban is back. Will it finally pass?

On Monday, Canada’s House of Commons tabled a bill to ban LGBTQ2S+ conversion therapy

By Mel Woods
Queer missionary kids need a community to call their own
Faith & Spirituality

Queer missionary kids need a community to call their own

The intolerance of Christian missionary communities leaves LGBTQ2S+ children with a lasting longing for a place to belong

By David Cassels
Russia wants to ban Netflix from streaming queer content
Power

Russia wants to ban Netflix from streaming queer content

A minister has declared that LGBTQ+ content violates the country’s controversial 2013 “propaganda” law

By Oliver Haug
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