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Politics

What does Erin O’Toole’s ousting mean for LGBTQ2S+ communities?
Politics

What does Erin O’Toole’s ousting mean for LGBTQ2S+ communities?

The Conservative Party’s internal turmoil may doom any chance of a sincere queer and trans ally 

By Dale Smith
A Black female U.S. Supreme Court nominee is long overdue
Power

A Black female U.S. Supreme Court nominee is long overdue

OPINION: Nominating a Black woman is the first step toward representing the diversity of the country the court seeks to serve

By Stacey Stevenson
Federal government extends LGBTQ2 Community Capacity Fund
Politics

Federal government extends LGBTQ2 Community Capacity Fund

$7.5 million earmarked for existing recipients, plus new monies for two additional queer and trans community projects

By Dale Smith
Donald Trump pledges to ban trans athletes nationwide if re-elected as U.S. president
Power

Donald Trump pledges to ban trans athletes nationwide if re-elected as U.S. president

He also misgendered Penn swimmer Lia Thomas and mocked Olympic weightlifter Laurel Hubbard

By Yvonne Marquez
Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Board updates guidelines for LGBTQ2S+ claimants—but there’s more work to be done
Politics

Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Board updates guidelines for LGBTQ2S+ claimants—but there’s more work to be done

ANALYSIS: Board members’ reliance on stereotypes and a lack of oversight can often lead to “life or death stakes” for refugees

By Dale Smith
These two U.S. states are trying to ban LGBTQ2S+ education from schools
Education

These two U.S. states are trying to ban LGBTQ2S+ education from schools

A proposal pushed by Texas’ governor could lead to potential jail time for LGBTQ2S+ affirming teachers

By Nico Lang
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This U.S. Congressman wants to force trans women in prisons to be housed with men
Justice

This U.S. Congressman wants to force trans women in prisons to be housed with men

Senator Tom Cotton wants inmates to be housed according to assigned sex, not gender identity

By Jordan Daniels
Hundreds of trans South Dakotans protest as governor pushes anti-trans sports ban
Activism

Hundreds of trans South Dakotans protest as governor pushes anti-trans sports ban

Gov. Kristi Noem ran a nationwide ad urging voters to protect “female sports” from trans athletes

By Sophie Hurwitz
This U.S. state just repealed its discriminatory laws criminalizing HIV transmission
Justice

This U.S. state just repealed its discriminatory laws criminalizing HIV transmission

New Jersey joins nine other states in striking down its outdated laws

By Yvonne Marquez
Walking a fine line with Rick Mercer
Books

Walking a fine line with Rick Mercer

The comedian’s new memoir explores how he rose to fame by honing in on political satire

By Max Gao
LGBTQ2S+ organization calls on federal government to renew capacity fund
Politics

LGBTQ2S+ organization calls on federal government to renew capacity fund

The Enchanté Network says organizations will be unable to continue life-changing work without government funding

By Dale Smith
7 U.S. states are already pushing bills targeting trans people in 2022
Power

7 U.S. states are already pushing bills targeting trans people in 2022

Most bills seek to block trans youth from sports participation

By Sophie Hurwitz
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Andrea Jenkins makes history as first trans person to serve as president of U.S. city council
Politics

Andrea Jenkins makes history as first trans person to serve as president of U.S. city council

Jenkins, a Black trans woman, formerly served as vice president of the Minneapolis City Council

By Nico Lang
Germany appoints first LGBTQ+ commissioner amid historic gains for representation
Politics

Germany appoints first LGBTQ+ commissioner amid historic gains for representation

Sven Lehmann vows to “pursue progressive queer policy” in his new role

By Nico Lang
Senegal rejects proposed law increasing prison sentences for gay sex
Politics

Senegal rejects proposed law increasing prison sentences for gay sex

The legislation would have increased sentences for same-sex intercourse from five to 10 years in prison

By Nico Lang
Donald Trump backs Hungary’s anti-LGBTQ+ leader in re-election fight
Politics

Donald Trump backs Hungary’s anti-LGBTQ+ leader in re-election fight

Trump claimed Viktor Orbán “truly loves his country and wants safety for his people”

By Nico Lang
Gay men convicted under U.K. laws criminalizing sodomy set to be pardoned
Justice

Gay men convicted under U.K. laws criminalizing sodomy set to be pardoned

U.K.’s anti-gay laws, which date back to colonial times, remain on the books in dozens of countries

By Oliver Haug
On LGBTQ2S+ issues, Canada got plenty done in 2021—but the hard work has just begun
Politics

On LGBTQ2S+ issues, Canada got plenty done in 2021—but the hard work has just begun

The flashy victories have been won. Now, it’s time for the real, substantive, unsexy policy work

By Dale Smith
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