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Activism

Under relentless legislative attack, trans Tennesseans speak out

Under relentless legislative attack, trans Tennesseans speak out

“Intense amount of cruelty coming from our state legislature”

By Darian Aaron • March 8, 2023 at 11:44 am EDT
Education

Anti-LGBTQ2S+ group ramps up ‘continual harassment’ of B.C. school boards

Anti-LGBTQ2S+ group ramps up ‘continual harassment’ of B.C. school boards

Action4Canada protested inclusivity guidelines at a Kelowna board meeting last week, after being banned from meetings in Mission 

By Kevin Maimann • March 3, 2023 at 1:39 pm EDT
Politics

Iowa Republican lawmakers propose same-sex marriage ban

Iowa Republican lawmakers propose same-sex marriage ban

If passed, the legislation would be in direct conflict with 2015’s Obergefell decision

By Silas Le Blanc • March 1, 2023 at 6:08 pm EDT
Social Media

Dozens of Facebook ads still use anti-LGBTQ2S+ rhetoric, despite supposed ban

Dozens of Facebook ads still use anti-LGBTQ2S+ rhetoric, despite supposed ban

New research from Media Matters found at least 63 new ads in the past four months

By V.S. Wells • February 24, 2023 at 5:41 pm EDT
Marriage Equality

California may hold a referendum on same-sex marriage next year. Here’s why that matters

California may hold a referendum on same-sex marriage next year. Here’s why that matters

Thirty-four U.S. states still have bans on same-sex marriage in their lawbooks or state constitutions

By Rob Salerno • February 22, 2023 at 10:18 am EDT
Education

Alberta’s new ‘free speech reporting’ requirement for colleges and universities stokes fears in the LGBTQ2S+ community 

Alberta’s new ‘free speech reporting’ requirement for colleges and universities stokes fears in the LGBTQ2S+ community 

The announcement comes after the University of Lethbridge cancelled a controversial speaker

By Kevin Maimann • February 8, 2023 at 1:58 pm EDT
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Sexual Health

Why the world’s only Vagina Museum deserves a permanent home

Why the world’s only Vagina Museum deserves a permanent home

OPINION: On Wednesday, when the Vagina Museum in Bethnal Green, U.K., was forced to shutter for the second time in less than two years, the community lost a vital sexual health resource

By Quinn Rhodes • February 2, 2023 at 3:51 pm EDT
Media

When it comes to anti-trans bills, how much panic is too much panic? 

When it comes to anti-trans bills, how much panic is too much panic? 

ANALYSIS: Constant legislative attacks are damaging trans people’s mental health. How do reporters inform the public without telling them they’re doomed? 

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle • January 31, 2023 at 12:53 pm EDT
Books

Men in dresses? Dame Joan Collins may have finally learned to hold her tongue

Men in dresses? Dame Joan Collins may have finally learned to hold her tongue

In her latest memoir, actress, author and gay icon Joan Collins shares her thoughts on fashion and the legacy of “Dynasty”

By Matthew Hays • January 24, 2023 at 10:05 am EDT
Trans Health

Multiple states have proposed bills that would ban gender-affirming care for adults

Multiple states have proposed bills that would ban gender-affirming care for adults

OPINION: Newly proposed legislation shows that attempts to curb trans rights were never going to stop with kids

By Katelyn Burns • January 20, 2023 at 4:14 pm EDT
Politics

As Republican-led statehouses continue to attack trans rights, some blue states are fighting back

As Republican-led statehouses continue to attack trans rights, some blue states are fighting back

Sanctuary state bills and bureaucratic improvements to name changes or gender marker updates are appearing in states like California and Illinois

By V.S. Wells • January 16, 2023 at 3:40 pm EDT
Trans Health

Unpacking ‘gender exploratory therapy,’ a new form of conversion therapy

Unpacking ‘gender exploratory therapy,’ a new form of conversion therapy

The practice is sold as supportive care—but in reality, it’s used to delay transition until a person no longer identifies as trans

By Erin Reed • January 13, 2023 at 2:41 pm EDT
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Rainbow Rewind 2022

The 10 biggest surprises in the fight for marriage equality in 2022

The 10 biggest surprises in the fight for marriage equality in 2022

Between tiny countries in Europe, long-awaited changes in Mexico and events in our own backyard, it’s been a big year when it comes to the push for same-sex marriage 

By Rob Salerno • December 20, 2022 at 11:49 am EDT
Rainbow Rewind 2022

The year in love and sex

The year in love and sex

2022 was defined by sexual health campaigns, landmark legal shifts—and an online affinity for scissoring

By Ziya Jones • December 19, 2022 at 4:20 pm EDT
Rainbow Rewind 2022

Righteous Queens and Shady Bitches of 2022

Righteous Queens and Shady Bitches of 2022

From Cherelle T. Griner, Amy Schneider and drag performers on the front lines to Ron DeSantis, Elon Musk and the Freedom Convoy, we’ve rounded up the best and the worst of 2022

By Xtra Staff • December 16, 2022 at 4:26 pm EDT
Health

Republicans are coming for bodily autonomy. Why won’t Democrats take a stand?

Republicans are coming for bodily autonomy. Why won’t Democrats take a stand?

OPINION: The Respect for Marriage Act passed without a hitch—but Republicans still seek to control queer and trans bodies at all costs 

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle • December 15, 2022 at 11:48 am EDT
Marriage Equality

The Respect for Marriage Act just passed. What does that mean for the future of same-sex marriage?

The Respect for Marriage Act just passed. What does that mean for the future of same-sex marriage?

Here’s what the act does and doesn’t do, and why advocates say it’s sorely lacking

By Oliver Haug • December 13, 2022 at 4:21 pm EDT
Politics

U.S. Senate to hold final vote on Respect for Marriage Act on Nov. 28, helping protect same-sex couples

U.S. Senate to hold final vote on Respect for Marriage Act on Nov. 28, helping protect same-sex couples

Queer Americans are celebrating the culmination of a decade-long campaign to protect same-sex couples from one of the country’s most homophobic federal laws

By Rob Salerno • November 18, 2022 at 10:25 am EDT
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