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What does LGBTQ+ activism in Hungary look like now?
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What does LGBTQ+ activism in Hungary look like now?

Orbán’s election victory built on homophobia marks a dangerous moment, but referendum “win” could signal future gains 

By Riley Sparks
French president Emmanuel Macron wins reelection—but far-right threat looms
Politics

French president Emmanuel Macron wins reelection—but far-right threat looms

More French voters supported the far-right National Rally than at any point in the party’s history

By Nico Lang
Queer Vote Ontario wants LGBTQ2S+ issues on the provincial election agenda
Politics

Queer Vote Ontario wants LGBTQ2S+ issues on the provincial election agenda

Community groups call on all parties to commit to an LGBTQ2S+ action plan, improving trans healthcare and funding for queer and trans organizations

By V.S. Wells
LGBTQ+ advocates slam ‘deeply concerning’ U.K. plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda
Politics

LGBTQ+ advocates slam ‘deeply concerning’ U.K. plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda

Boris Johnson’s scheme to send “illegal” migrants to a country with noted anti-LGBTQ+ persecution has been criticized by politicians, charities and the U.N. 

By V.S. Wells
Florida officials want to stop trans kids from even ‘socially’ transitioning
Politics

Florida officials want to stop trans kids from even ‘socially’ transitioning

New guidelines released by the state’s department of health mirror Texas’s attempts to restrict access to gender-affirming care 

By Oliver Haug
LGBTQ+ refugees, Canada and Guatemala
Politics

LGBTQ+ refugees, Canada and Guatemala

OPINION: The Canadian government has high hopes for improving the lives of vulnerable groups in Central America

By Dale Smith
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Alabama’s only out gay lawmaker condemns passage of bills targeting trans youth: “This is their home too”
Politics

Alabama’s only out gay lawmaker condemns passage of bills targeting trans youth: “This is their home too”

Rep. Neil Rafferty says that recently passed anti-trans bills are “bullying” youth

By Oliver Haug
L.A. political donor Ed Buck sentenced to 30 years in prison for the rape and murder of two gay Black men
Justice

L.A. political donor Ed Buck sentenced to 30 years in prison for the rape and murder of two gay Black men

Black activists had previously voiced frustration with law enforcement’s refusal to take the accusations against Buck seriously

By Ursula Muñoz S.
Kansas governor vetoes ‘unnecessary and divisive’ anti-trans bills
Politics

Kansas governor vetoes ‘unnecessary and divisive’ anti-trans bills

Gov. Laura Kelly joins a bipartisan group of governors who have stood up to their legislatures

By Oliver Haug
Alabama doctors and families sue over ‘unprecedented’ bill criminalizing trans youth health care
Power

Alabama doctors and families sue over ‘unprecedented’ bill criminalizing trans youth health care

Two lawsuits are challenging an Alabama law that charges doctors with felonies for prescribing puberty blockers or hormone therapy

By Yvonne Marquez
Kentucky banned trans kids from sports to keep this 12-year-old girl from playing hockey
Politics

Kentucky banned trans kids from sports to keep this 12-year-old girl from playing hockey

The target of Kentucky’s newly enacted law is Fischer Wells, a middle school field hockey player

By Nico Lang
An external audit of three federal grants to Pride Toronto leaves more questions unanswered
Power

An external audit of three federal grants to Pride Toronto leaves more questions unanswered

New allegations surface over falsified documents and double dealing

By Krishna Rau
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Only half of Americans are okay with kids coming out as trans, according to survey
Power

Only half of Americans are okay with kids coming out as trans, according to survey

New report finds majority of U.S. adults are comfortable with their children being gay, lesbian or bisexual but trans acceptance lags

By Dawn Ennis
Canada’s government promises $100 million for its new LGBTQ2S+ action plan
Politics

Canada’s government promises $100 million for its new LGBTQ2S+ action plan

The money is late coming, but it’s a historic amount

By Dale Smith
Alabama b​​ecomes first U.S. state to pass law making gender-affirming care a felony
Politics

Alabama b​​ecomes first U.S. state to pass law making gender-affirming care a felony

The state is also on the verge of passing an anti-trans bathroom bill and a “Don’t Say Gay” law

By Nico Lang
The U.K. wants to ban conversion therapy—but not for trans people
Politics

The U.K. wants to ban conversion therapy—but not for trans people

LGBTQ+ groups have asked the U.K. government to reconsider its latest transphobic policy decision

By V.S. Wells
Biden just lifted a Trump-era immigration ban. Here’s what that means for LGBTQ2S+ refugees
Politics

Biden just lifted a Trump-era immigration ban. Here’s what that means for LGBTQ2S+ refugees

With the repeal of Title 42, LGBTQ2S+ refugees at the U.S. southern border will once again be allowed a fair shot at asylum

By Oliver Haug
A Tennessee lawmaker is trying legalize child marriages in bizarre attack on LGBTQ2S+ rights
Politics

A Tennessee lawmaker is trying legalize child marriages in bizarre attack on LGBTQ2S+ rights

The bill’s sponsor claims the proposed law would provide an “alternative form of marriage” for people who oppose same-sex unions

By Nico Lang
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