The occupation of downtown Ottawa was a warning about extremism’s useful idiots

OPINION: We’ve seen how craven U.S. politicians can get in the pursuit of votes. Are Canadian MPs next?

I was an educator for 32 years. Here’s why Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill is so wrong

OPINION: As the bill sits on Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk, this retired teacher says its enactment would be extremely harmful to LGBTQ2S+ students

By Toni Smith

Politics

Idaho is pushing two of the most extreme anti-LGBTQ2S+ bills in U.S. history

Both proposals are now headed to the state’s Republican-majority senate

By Oliver Haug

Activism

This LGBTQ2S+ student was suspended for organizing a protest against Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill

The bill passed the Florida legislature on Tuesday and is now headed to the desk of Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is expected to sign it

By Jordan Daniels

Politics

Utah’s Republican governor says he will veto anti-trans sports bill

Gov. Spencer Cox said he will not allow legislation that restricts the participation of trans youth in sports to become law

By Yvonne Marquez

Politics

How Biden is stepping up to support trans youth under attack in Texas

The White House vows to use “every tool at our disposal to keep Texans safe”

By Nico Lang

Politics

Iowa just banned trans kids from sports. Indiana is about to be next

LGBTQ2S+ advocates say the bills are “discriminatory and unconstitutional”

By Dwayne McBean, Nico Lang

Justice

The future of LGBTQ2S+ equality in America may depend on Biden’s SCOTUS nominee

ANALYSIS: Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson could step into a major LGBTQ2S+ rights battle if confirmed

By Jordan Daniels

Power

Texas is investigating families of trans kids for so-called child abuse. They’re fighting back

A lawsuit representing one family has been filed against Gov. Abbott and the state’s Department of Family and Protective Services

By Oliver Haug

Power

Activists urge immediate action to protect LGBTQ+ Ukrainians: ‘Ukraine doesn’t have time’

Protestors gathered at the Stonewall Inn in New York City to demand greater sanctions against Putin and aid to struggling LGBTQ+ Ukrainians

By Lauren Rowello

Activism

Here’s why this new version of the American flag only has 21 stars

Amid a rise in anti-gay and anti-trans legislation, activists draw attention to the lack of legal protections for LGBTQ2S+ people in 29 states

By Ursula Muñoz S.

Politics

Australia’s prime minister backs controversial bill targeting trans athletes

Conservative Scott Morrison said Australia’s proposed “Save Women’s Sports” bill is “terrific”

By Dwayne McBean

Politics

What Texas’ terrifying attack on trans health care means for LGBTQ2S+ youth

After Texas Gov. Greg Abbott declared gender-affirming care “child abuse,” familes of trans kids like the Stukpas are scrambling to figure out what’s next

By Nico Lang

Politics

A national mental health plan could benefit LGBTQ2S+ communities across Canada

Carolyn Bennett is set to negotiate with the provinces to align future federal transfer payments

By Dale Smith

Activism

This 13-year-old trans activist is fighting to stop Arizona’s cruel attacks on LGBTQ2S+ youth

A Republican lawmaker flipped his vote on an anti-trans medical care bill after listening to testimony from Skyler Morrison and other advocates

By Nico Lang

Power

Sponsors of ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill backed by supposedly pro-LGBTQ2S+ corporations

Companies like Comcast/NBC Universal and AT&T have given hundreds of thousands of dollars to the bill’s key supporters

By Oliver Haug

Politics

Utah advances bill forcing trans kids to seek a committee’s approval before playing sports

After passing the Utah House on Feb. 16, the bill now moves on to the State Senate

By Oliver Haug

Immigration & Refugees

LGBTQ+ Ghanaian refugee in Canada faces ‘cruel’ deportation after asylum claim denied

Issah Habib fled his home country in 2016. He is now missing

By Sophie Hurwitz