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LGBTQ+ refugees fear for their safety as Canada faces asylum application backlog
Immigration & Refugees

LGBTQ+ refugees fear for their safety as Canada faces asylum application backlog

With more than 100,000 refugees trapped in an immigration backlog, LGBTQ+ individuals face unique challenges

By Ursula Muñoz S.
Alabama’s first-of-its-kind law banning trans youth medical care takes effect
Power

Alabama’s first-of-its-kind law banning trans youth medical care takes effect

The law criminalizes gender-affirming medications and surgery for trans kids under 19

By Nico Lang
Karine Jean-Pierre makes history as first Black woman and queer person to serve as White House press secretary
Politics

Karine Jean-Pierre makes history as first Black woman and queer person to serve as White House press secretary

“This is a historic moment, and it’s not lost on me,” Jean-Pierre said

By Nico Lang
The post-Roe v. Wade future is already here
Power

The post-Roe v. Wade future is already here

ANALYSIS: Transmasculine people are not an addendum to the abortion debate. We’re at its centre because our reproductive, sexual and bodily sovereignty is currently challenged on every front

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle
Beyond the camp and frivolity of Eurovision
Music

Beyond the camp and frivolity of Eurovision

Despite being dismissed as frivolous spectacle in North America, the song contest has always shaped geopolitics and been a force for queer and trans representation

By Isaac Würmann
Wales moves to fully ban conversion therapy as U.K. drags its feet
Politics

Wales moves to fully ban conversion therapy as U.K. drags its feet

The ban is a direct response to U.K. prime minister Boris Johnson’s refusal to ban anti-trans conversion therapy 

By V.S. Wells
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Americans oppose repealing Roe v. Wade by a 2-1 margin, according to poll
Power

Americans oppose repealing Roe v. Wade by a 2-1 margin, according to poll

Just 28 percent of Americans think the abortion rights ruling should be overturned

By Nico Lang
These two U.S. states just took a stand against anti-LGBTQ2S+ legislation
Politics

These two U.S. states just took a stand against anti-LGBTQ2S+ legislation

Louisiana and Kansas rejected bills targeting LGBTQ2S+ education and trans sports participation, respectively

By Nico Lang
Romania is pushing a law banning ‘gay’ propaganda, echoing Russia and Hungary
Censorship

Romania is pushing a law banning ‘gay’ propaganda, echoing Russia and Hungary

If made law, the bill would prohibit materials the government sees as promoting LGBTQ+ identities in schools

By Jackie Richardson
The U.S. Supreme Court is poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, and marriage equality could be next
Justice

The U.S. Supreme Court is poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, and marriage equality could be next

A leaked draft opinion from conservative Justice Samuel Alito could spell disaster for LGBTQ2S+ rights

By Oliver Haug
The White House is suing Alabama over law criminalizing trans youth medical care
Politics

The White House is suing Alabama over law criminalizing trans youth medical care

The Biden administration says Alabama is refusing “necessary medical care to children based solely on who they are”

By Nico Lang
Libs of TikTok is continuing to declare war on the LGBTQ2S+ community
Social Media

Libs of TikTok is continuing to declare war on the LGBTQ2S+ community

The account has targeted more than 200 schools, teachers and educational organizations in 2022

By Jackie Richardson
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Norway apologizes for historical persecution of gay men under its defunct sodomy laws
Politics

Norway apologizes for historical persecution of gay men under its defunct sodomy laws

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said the convictions of 119 people under its criminal codes banning gay sex were “simply wrong”

By Nico Lang
Canada’s new blood donation policy is a step forward—but there’s still work to be done
Health

Canada’s new blood donation policy is a step forward—but there’s still work to be done

In an interview with political columnist Dale Smith, Minister Marci Ien responded to some criticism of the new policy

By Dale Smith
Russia’s largest LGBTQ+ rights group has been shut down by the government
Human Rights

Russia’s largest LGBTQ+ rights group has been shut down by the government

The decision comes after the Kremlin accused the Russian LGBT Network of violating its homophobic propaganda laws

By Ursula Muñoz S.
Oklahoma becomes first U.S. state to ban non-binary birth certificates
Politics

Oklahoma becomes first U.S. state to ban non-binary birth certificates

Meanwhile, Kansas could be poised to overturn its governor’s veto of an anti-trans sports ban

By Nico Lang
Tennessee governor signs law punishing schools that support trans student athletes
Politics

Tennessee governor signs law punishing schools that support trans student athletes

Supporters of the legislation thought the state’s pre-existing anti-trans sports ban didn’t go far enough 

By Nico Lang
Teens will now be able to access banned LGBTQ2S+ books for free
Censorship

Teens will now be able to access banned LGBTQ2S+ books for free

A Brooklyn Public Library initiative is countering a new wave of censorship across the U.S.

By Yvonne Marquez
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