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Dispatch

What does LGBTQ+ activism in Hungary look like now?

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 • April 26, 2022 at 12:17 pm EDT
Books

For sci-fi author Charlie Jane Anders, queer hope and camaraderie are just as important as explosions and spaceships

For sci-fi author Charlie Jane Anders, queer hope and camaraderie are just as important as explosions and spaceships

“There’s just so much weird, imaginative, bizarre stuff being published now”

By Cassandra Roxburgh • April 25, 2022 at 12:20 pm EDT
Sports

Rainbow flags may be confiscated at World Cup in Qatar to ‘protect’ LGBTQ+ fans

Rainbow flags may be confiscated at World Cup in Qatar to ‘protect’ LGBTQ+ fans

A senior FIFA official recently announced that rainbow flags may be banned at this year’s games

By Ursula Muñoz S. • April 11, 2022 at 5:47 pm EDT
Health

These groups are distributing life-saving medications to people living with HIV in Ukraine

These groups are distributing life-saving medications to people living with HIV in Ukraine

Amid the ongoing crisis, organizations like WHO and UNAIDS hope to provide a year’s supply of anti-retrovirals to HIV-positive Ukrainians

By Nico Lang • April 8, 2022 at 9:36 am EDT
Politics

Hungary’s far-right prime minister wins reelection while anti-LGBTQ+ referendum fails

Hungary’s far-right prime minister wins reelection while anti-LGBTQ+ referendum fails

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s administration pushed the infamous anti-gay “propaganda” law enacted last year

By Yvonne Marquez • April 5, 2022 at 3:26 pm EDT
Hate Watch

How the far-right is turning feminists into fascists

How the far-right is turning feminists into fascists

ANALYSIS: The terrifying confluence of anti-trans thinkers, American evangelicals, anti-Semitic conspiracy theorists and global purveyors of dark money poses a much bigger threat than you might realize

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle • April 1, 2022 at 2:23 pm EDT
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Activism

In Warsaw, a Ukrainian drag queen talks about queer life and refugees

In Warsaw, a Ukrainian drag queen talks about queer life and refugees

“The LGBTQ+ community is together, organized and supportive”

By Adam Zivo • April 1, 2022 at 10:16 am EDT
TV & Film

The 5 queerest moments from a wild 2022 Oscars ceremony

The 5 queerest moments from a wild 2022 Oscars ceremony

Ariana DeBose, Lady Gaga and Elliot Page all stood out on a memorable night

By Mel Woods • March 28, 2022 at 8:53 am EDT
Politics

Canadian immigration minister Sean Fraser says he’s committed to LGBTQ2S+ refugees

Canadian immigration minister Sean Fraser says he’s committed to LGBTQ2S+ refugees

But the crisis in Ukraine may prove intractable, especially for trans women fleeing the violence

By Dale Smith • March 25, 2022 at 5:49 pm EDT
Activism

War has made Ukrainian LGBTQ+ activists pivot from advocacy to survival

War has made Ukrainian LGBTQ+ activists pivot from advocacy to survival

Food, shelter, medication and safety are the new priorities. “People are coming just to talk to someone because they don’t want to be alone right now”

By Paul Gallant • March 25, 2022 at 12:01 pm EDT
Politics

The Biden administration is stepping up its support for LGBTQ+ Ukrainian refugees

The Biden administration is stepping up its support for LGBTQ+ Ukrainian refugees

The U.S. reportedly plans to “expedite” resettlement for queer and trans people fleeing the Russian invasion

By Nico Lang • March 23, 2022 at 5:50 pm EDT
Dispatch

What a rare court victory means for queer and trans people in Poland

What a rare court victory means for queer and trans people in Poland

Activists with Atlas of Hate document Polish jurisdictions declaring themselves “LGBT-free zones”

By Francesca Capoccia • March 18, 2022 at 6:13 pm EDT
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Activism

This gay dating app is helping LGBTQ+ Ukrainian refugees and their families find shelter

This gay dating app is helping LGBTQ+ Ukrainian refugees and their families find shelter

More than 3,000 Romeo users have offered a place to stay for LGBTQ+ Ukrainians fleeing violence

By Nico Lang • March 15, 2022 at 5:28 pm EDT
Politics

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

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 • March 9, 2022 at 4:23 pm EDT
The Buzz

Disney exec touts ‘inspiring’ content despite company funding ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Florida politicians

Disney exec touts ‘inspiring’ content despite company funding ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Florida politicians

Don’t focus on the money we give to homophobes, Disney says, focus instead on the few gays we put on screen

By Mel Woods • March 8, 2022 at 11:42 am EDT
Power

LGBTQ+ Ukrainians are in trouble. Here’s how you can help

LGBTQ+ Ukrainians are in trouble. Here’s how you can help

With LGBTQ+ Ukrainians under threat by Putin, here’s a list of organizations and crowdfunding campaigns you can support

By Ursula Muñoz S. • March 7, 2022 at 4:35 pm EDT
Power

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

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 • March 2, 2022 at 4:13 pm EDT
TV & Film

2022 Oscar nominations: The queerest films to watch

2022 Oscar nominations: The queerest films to watch

From “The Power of The Dog” to Kristen Stewart let the rainbow movie marathon begin

By Ross Dias • February 8, 2022 at 2:31 pm EDT
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