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Texas’ top lawyer wants to make gay sex illegal again
Politics

Texas’ top lawyer wants to make gay sex illegal again

Texas attorney general Ken Paxton said he’s “willing and able” to ban gay sex under “state law” 

By Ursula Muñoz S.
Alabama is trying to use Roe’s repeal to ban trans youth medical care
Politics

Alabama is trying to use Roe’s repeal to ban trans youth medical care

The state’s AG said gender-affirming treatments for trans minors are not “deeply rooted in our Nation’s history and tradition”

By Nico Lang
Doctors in the U.S. could face lawsuits for treating trans minors under proposed federal law
Politics

Doctors in the U.S. could face lawsuits for treating trans minors under proposed federal law

The bill would allow a 30-year statute of limitation for anyone who wishes to bring legal action against a medical provider of trans-affirming care

By Nico Lang
Long-awaited Pride celebrations bring joy, solidarity, hedonism—and anxiety
Pride 2022: Party & Protest

Long-awaited Pride celebrations bring joy, solidarity, hedonism—and anxiety

Events hosting millions of people have been mostly peaceful and carefree, even following violence in Norway and other threats

By Paul Gallant
Biden wants to expand federal laws to protect trans students from discrimination
Education

Biden wants to expand federal laws to protect trans students from discrimination

He is also preparing to sign an executive order preventing LGBTQ2S+ youth from being subjected to conversion therapy

By Dika Ofoma
Saskatchewan government criticized for funding schools run by homophobic churches
Politics

Saskatchewan government criticized for funding schools run by homophobic churches

“No way our tax dollars should be funding a school that doesn’t meet basic fundamental human rights” 

By Ursula Muñoz S.
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A record number of LGBTQ2S+ candidates in the U.S. are running for Congress
Politics

A record number of LGBTQ2S+ candidates in the U.S. are running for Congress

There are 11 queer people currently serving in the House and Senate

By Nico Lang
Texas Republicans call homosexuality an ‘abnormal lifestyle choice’ in new party platform
Politics

Texas Republicans call homosexuality an ‘abnormal lifestyle choice’ in new party platform

The state’s Republican party released a platform outlining goal of eroding LGBTQ2S+ rights

By Jackie Richardson
Saudi Arabia is confiscating rainbow-coloured toys in anti-LGBTQ+ crackdown
Power

Saudi Arabia is confiscating rainbow-coloured toys in anti-LGBTQ+ crackdown

Offending items include pencil cases, T-shirts, hats and hair clips

By Nico Lang
Italy is the third country to appoint an LGBTQ+ envoy. Do such positions actually improve human rights for queer and trans people?
Politics

Italy is the third country to appoint an LGBTQ+ envoy. Do such positions actually improve human rights for queer and trans people?

Special envoy Fabrizio Petri believes Italy’s moderate approach to human rights can sway the hearts and minds of foreign governments

By Rob Salerno
This Republican legislator wants to ban kids from drag events
Politics

This Republican legislator wants to ban kids from drag events

Lawmakers in Florida and Texas have threatened to introduce legislation in upcoming sessions 

By Oliver Haug
The Taliban is exploiting monkeypox to arrest LGBTQ+ Afghans
Power

The Taliban is exploiting monkeypox to arrest LGBTQ+ Afghans

The militant Islamist group has been targeting LGBTQ+ people since it seized power in August

By Jackie Richardson
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Thailand could soon the be first Southeast Asian country to legalize same-sex partnerships
Politics

Thailand could soon the be first Southeast Asian country to legalize same-sex partnerships

Bangkok also welcomed the nation’s first Pride parade in 16 years earlier this month

By Nico Lang
How Canada is failing LGBTQ+ Afghan refugees
Politics

How Canada is failing LGBTQ+ Afghan refugees

A huge immigration backlog leaves asylum seekers in dangerous limbo while the government refuses to initiate changes that could help

By Riley Sparks
Feds talk a good game when it comes to equity, but are flailing when it comes to strong data, states Auditor General report
Politics

Feds talk a good game when it comes to equity, but are flailing when it comes to strong data, states Auditor General report

OPINION: Gender-based analysis that includes intersectional identities is supposed to inform how government services are delivered in Canada. Ten years in, the government has little to show for its good intentions

By Dale Smith
The U.S. has already passed 25 anti-trans laws this year—and it’s not over yet
Politics

The U.S. has already passed 25 anti-trans laws this year—and it’s not over yet

Louisiana is the latest state to enact legislation targeting trans Americans, and others could soon follow

By Nico Lang
These billboards are showing love and support for Alabama trans youth under attack
Activism

These billboards are showing love and support for Alabama trans youth under attack

The state became the first in history to criminalize medical care for trans youth earlier this year

By Oliver Haug
San Francisco wants to eradicate trans homelessness by 2027
Politics

San Francisco wants to eradicate trans homelessness by 2027

Mayor London Breed is devoting $6.5 million for the first-of-its-kind campaign

By Dika Ofoma
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