Justice

Hungary, Poland could lose billions in EU funding after court ruling

Both countries have faced widespread criticism for laws negatively impacting the LGBTQ+ community

By Nico Lang

Politics

New Zealand bans conversion therapy after near-unanimous vote in parliament

MPs share moving personal stories during debate over the new bill

By Nico Lang

Justice

South Dakota’s anti-trans bathroom bill isn’t dead yet

After passing a transphobic sports ban, South Dakota lawmakers may not be finished

By Nico Lang

Politics

This proposed law would ban incarcerated trans people from correcting ID documents

A Mississippi bill seeks to prohibit trans inmates from legally changing their name or gender marker during their sentence

By Yvonne Marquez

Politics

Why Jason Kenney’s vile HIV/AIDS comparison struck a nerve

OPINION: The Alberta premier compared the experience of unvaccinated people now to those with HIV/AIDS in the 1980s

By Mel Woods

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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