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‘I still fear for my life’: Georgia is incarcerating this Black trans woman in a men’s prison
Justice

‘I still fear for my life’: Georgia is incarcerating this Black trans woman in a men’s prison

Despite winning a crucial victory in 2015, Ashley Diamond is still fighting for her rights

By Oliver Haug
Court rules Iowa’s ban on Medicaid coverage for trans health care is unconstitutional
Power

Court rules Iowa’s ban on Medicaid coverage for trans health care is unconstitutional

“It is very hard for me to know that the state has gone out of its way to discriminate against me just because I’m transgender”

By Nico Lang
Bisexuals call out new Google LGBTQIA+ glossary for literally erasing them
Identity

Bisexuals call out new Google LGBTQIA+ glossary for literally erasing them

A well-meaning research project left out a big chunk of the queer community

By Mel Woods
Meet the Canada-based activists fighting the Australian refugee crisis from abroad
Activism

Meet the Canada-based activists fighting the Australian refugee crisis from abroad

Ads Up Canada brought together a group of Aussie ex-pats to help queer and trans refugees out of detention and into safe homes

By KC Hoard
Artist projects the names of trans folks murdered this year on Netflix HQ, calling for change
Power

Artist projects the names of trans folks murdered this year on Netflix HQ, calling for change

After a deadly year for trans and gender nonconforming Americans, A.E. Marling wants more trans-affirming policy and content from the media giant

By Sophie Hurwitz
America’s first out trans mayor, Stu Rasmussen, dies at 73
Power

America’s first out trans mayor, Stu Rasmussen, dies at 73

The Oregon politician made history in 2008 as America’s first-ever openly transgender elected mayor

By J.E. Reich
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Gay couple wins settlement after Christian florist who refused to serve them drops SCOTUS appeal
Justice

Gay couple wins settlement after Christian florist who refused to serve them drops SCOTUS appeal

“It was painful to be turned away and we are thankful that this long journey for us is finally over”

By Nico Lang
‘Trans lives are precious’: Billboard protests attacks on trans Texans with powerful message
Activism

‘Trans lives are precious’: Billboard protests attacks on trans Texans with powerful message

LGBTQ2S+ healthcare organization FOLX puts a spotlight on trans rights in Texas

By Sophie Hurwitz
Biden reverses Trump-era policy allowing foster care discrimination
Politics

Biden reverses Trump-era policy allowing foster care discrimination

LGBTQ2S+ advocates celebrated the move but warned it would not be the end of discrimination in the foster care system

By Nico Lang
Antarctica just celebrated its biggest Polar Pride ever
Power

Antarctica just celebrated its biggest Polar Pride ever

Welcome to the absolute coolest Pride celebration on earth

By Oliver Haug
This year’s Trans Day of Remembrance is more grim than ever before
Identity

This year’s Trans Day of Remembrance is more grim than ever before

Every year on Nov. 20, we mark the lives lost to anti-trans violence

By Mel Woods
The book-banning frenzy in the U.S. is hurting LGBTQ2S+ youth
Power

The book-banning frenzy in the U.S. is hurting LGBTQ2S+ youth

“It’s an attack against my livelihood… It’s an attack against my existence”

By Oliver Haug
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Overcoming fatphobia takes hard work
Health

Overcoming fatphobia takes hard work

OPINION: But the rewards are worth it, especially the sex—wet, filthy, kinky sex where bellies slap and flesh wobbles in shameless ecstasy

By Quenby
New Olympic eligibility rules a win for trans athletes
Sports

New Olympic eligibility rules a win for trans athletes

The International Olympic Committee says trans female athletes will no longer be forced to limit their testosterone levels

By Nico Lang
Marci Ien is Canada’s new representative for LGBTQ2S+ issues. What’s her plan?
Politics

Marci Ien is Canada’s new representative for LGBTQ2S+ issues. What’s her plan?

The first-time minister talks money, mandates and representation

By Dale Smith
On the road to Mi’kma’ki
TV & Film

On the road to Mi’kma’ki

Director Bretten Hannam discusses his beautiful and difficult new film “Wildhood” 

By S. Bear Bergman
True gender-neutral clothing must go beyond fancy sweatpants
Identity

True gender-neutral clothing must go beyond fancy sweatpants

OPINION: As we head into the holiday season, brands are championing “gender neutral” lines that are really just fancy loungewear

By Mel Woods
Two-Spirit: In their own words, on their own terms
Identity

Two-Spirit: In their own words, on their own terms

Marie Laing discusses her landmark study on Indigenous queerness among urban youth

By Riley Yesno
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