Politics

Albertan activists on Premier Danielle Smith’s ‘horrendous’ record on LGBTQ2S+ issues

Four LGBTQ2S+ activists in Alberta tell Xtra what the new premier may mean for their province and community

By V.S. Wells

Youth

The U.K.’s largest support organization for trans youth is under attack

Mermaids U.K. was forced to suspend helpline services twice in the past week as a result of harassment

By Ursula Muñoz S.

Identity

LGBTQ+ Nigerians oppose a proposed bill on crossdressing, say the issue is being used as an election distraction

Nigeria’s anti-gay laws continue to make the country unsafe for the LGBTQ+ community

By Shade Mary-Ann Olaoye

Politics

Why are LGBTQ+ voters being marginalized when it comes to the upcoming elections in Zimbabwe?

OPINION: To vote or note to vote? What LGBTQ+ voters in Zimbabwe need to consider

By Tanatswa M.

Politics

The Supreme Court’s newest LGBTQ2S+ rights case could end in a major disaster

The U.S. could resemble states without non-discrimination laws if the court sides with Lorie Smith

By Jackie Richardson

Politics

What would Irish reunification mean for the queer community?

Sinn Fein on the importance of queer and trans rights for a united Ireland

By Rhea Rollmann

Politics

Slovenia becomes first post-communist country to legalize same-sex marriage, adoptions

This decision stands in stark contrast with most of its Eastern European neighbours, some of which have increasingly opposed LGBTQ+ equality

By Diamond Yao

Politics

Alberta’s new premier has an alarming LGBTQ2S+ rights history

Danielle Smith refused to condemn a candidate for her Wildrose Party in 2012 after he said LGBTQ2S+ people would suffer in a “lake of fire”

By V.S. Wells

Activism

Meet the Ottawa school board trustee fighting against the anti-trans movement

Lyra Evans, believed to be Canada’s first openly trans school trustee, discusses running a second time, the growing anti-trans movement and more

By Tobin Ng

Identity

This Atlanta city council member just came out as non-monogamous

Liliana Bakhtiari may be the first U.S. politician to be openly in a non-monogamous relationship

By Jackie Richardson

Activism

The Trevor Project ends partnership with surveillance software company, returns donation

The decision came in the wake of outcry on Twitter

By Oliver Haug

Politics

Trans candidates make history as Brazil prepares to oust its homophobic president

Congrats to Erika Hilton and Duda Salabert!

By Nico Lang

Youth

California becomes America’s first sanctuary state for trans youth seeking gender-affirming care

Senate Bill 107, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom last week, protects trans youth and their families from out-of-state prosecution

By Maddy Mahoney

Housing

Ahmed Hussen talks LGBTQ2S+ housing

The Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion speaks to how the federal government plans to address housing issues faced by queer and trans people

By Dale Smith

Trans Health

New study finds that top surgery improves quality of life in trans youth

The study comes at a time when trans healthcare is increasingly under fire in political and social arenas

By Diamond Yao

Politics

Queer and trans candidates are running for office in Brazil in record numbers

Four years under the far-right presidency of Jair Bolsonaro has galvanized a whole new generation of activists—but divisions remain

By Nicole Froio

Activism

Thousands of Virginia students walk out over proposed anti-trans policies

Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s policies would prevent students from using their correct name or pronouns without a court order

By V.S. Wells

Power

What Giorgia Meloni’s win means for LGBTQ+ Italians

Advocates worry the far-right politician’s tenure as prime minister will stymie LGBTQ+ rights in Italy

By Nour Abi-Nakhoul