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Indonesia’s draconian new law will effectively ban LGBTQ+ relationships
Politics

Indonesia’s draconian new law will effectively ban LGBTQ+ relationships

Residents and tourists alike will be banned from having sex outside marriage, in a country where same-sex marriage is not recognized

By V.S. Wells
Ten trans lawyers just got appointed to the Supreme Court bar. Here’s why that matters
Politics

Ten trans lawyers just got appointed to the Supreme Court bar. Here’s why that matters

OPINION: With these appointments, trans people will be able to argue for themselves, just as the most important trans rights cases start to hit the high court

By Katelyn Burns
Oklahoma lawmakers are pushing one of the most restrictive anti-trans medical care bills yet
Trans Health

Oklahoma lawmakers are pushing one of the most restrictive anti-trans medical care bills yet

The bill, which was filed by Rep. Jim Olsen, could force trans people under the age of 21 to medically detransition, if they’ve already begun transitioning

By Ursula Muñoz S.
Trans people in New Jersey can now change their names confidentially
Identity

Trans people in New Jersey can now change their names confidentially

OPINION: New Jersey governor Phil Murphy signed an executive order making name changes private and confidential. This is crucial for the safety of trans people—other states should take note

By Erin Reed
Canada’s federal health minister understands the problems with HIV funding, but is vague about solutions
Politics

Canada’s federal health minister understands the problems with HIV funding, but is vague about solutions

Jean-Yves Duclos addresses concerns raised by community groups 

By Dale Smith
Facing new accusations, Pride Toronto allegedly forged at least one signature on $1 million grant application
Power

Facing new accusations, Pride Toronto allegedly forged at least one signature on $1 million grant application

The non-profit is under fire again for purportedly lying about partnership with renowned Indigenous artist Kent Monkman

By Krishna Rau
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Trans people in Ontario are on the verge of losing a vital healthcare source
Trans Health

Trans people in Ontario are on the verge of losing a vital healthcare source

The Connect-Clinic can’t take new patients under Ontario’s new funding agreement with doctors

By Jackie Richardson
Russia is about to ban being gay in public
Politics

Russia is about to ban being gay in public

An extension of the country’s infamous 2013 “propaganda” law will also ban depictions of homosexuality across all media

By Ursula Muñoz S.
Senator Kim Pate on fighting inequality from Canada’s Upper Chamber
Politics

Senator Kim Pate on fighting inequality from Canada’s Upper Chamber

After six years in Canada’s senate, Kim Pate says there’s more work to do

By Dale Smith
The Colorado Springs shooting was preventable. Will we stop the next attacks on the LGBTQ2S+ community?
Hate Watch

The Colorado Springs shooting was preventable. Will we stop the next attacks on the LGBTQ2S+ community?

OPINION: The right’s drumbeat of hate must be challenged

By Zack Ford
San Francisco launches guaranteed-income program for trans residents 
Politics

San Francisco launches guaranteed-income program for trans residents 

The program will give 55 trans people $1,200 a month for 18 months 

By Maddy Mahoney
U.S. Senate to hold final vote on Respect for Marriage Act on Nov. 28, helping protect same-sex couples
Politics

U.S. Senate to hold final vote on Respect for Marriage Act on Nov. 28, helping protect same-sex couples

Queer Americans are celebrating the culmination of a decade-long campaign to protect same-sex couples from one of the country’s most homophobic federal laws

By Rob Salerno
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Texas lawmakers want to criminalize drag shows
Politics

Texas lawmakers want to criminalize drag shows

Advocates warn that the bill could have disastrous consequences for trans people in the state

By Diamond Yao
New bill aims to give trans Ontarians a say on healthcare policy
Trans Health

New bill aims to give trans Ontarians a say on healthcare policy

Toronto Centre MPP Kristyn Wong-Tam has reintroduced a bill to build a provincial gender-affirming healthcare advisory committee

By Tobin Ng
Twitter sucked for trans people, but was also necessary
Culture

Twitter sucked for trans people, but was also necessary

ANALYSIS: Twitter has always been a hellscape—but without it, trans people may lose a vital lifeline

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle
Nevada passes most expansive Equal Rights Amendment yet
Politics

Nevada passes most expansive Equal Rights Amendment yet

The state’s ERA is the first to include equal rights protections on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity 

By Ursula Muñoz S.
Nearly all of Zimbabwe’s HIV-positive population is undetectable
Health

Nearly all of Zimbabwe’s HIV-positive population is undetectable

The country’s success in stemming HIV has been replicated by others in sub-Saharan Africa

By Jackie Richardson
Ford’s use of notwithstanding clause should be a warning for minority communities
Politics

Ford’s use of notwithstanding clause should be a warning for minority communities

OPINION: The Ontario premier is not the only one abusing the clause, and we should be prepared for more

By Dale Smith
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