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Politics

Alberta’s new premier has an alarming LGBTQ2S+ rights history

Alberta’s new premier has an alarming LGBTQ2S+ rights history

Danielle Smith refused to condemn a candidate for her Wildrose Party in 2012 after he said LGBTQ2S+ people would suffer in a “lake of fire”

By V.S. Wells • October 7, 2022 at 1:54 pm EDT
Politics

Poilievre is talking dangerous nonsense

Poilievre is talking dangerous nonsense

OPINION: But that’s exactly the reason why his brand of populism is going to be so difficult to counter

By Dale Smith • September 16, 2022 at 4:27 pm EDT
Books

Inside the mind of the ‘Encyclopedia Madonnica’ author who can’t stop adding entries (Madge was great in ‘Evita’!?)

Inside the mind of the ‘Encyclopedia Madonnica’ author who can’t stop adding entries (Madge was great in ‘Evita’!?)

The latest version of Matthew Rettenmund’s “Encyclopedia Madonnica” is a testament to the power of the Queen of Pop—and a fan’s obsession

By Matthew Hays • September 14, 2022 at 12:13 pm EDT
Power

Anti-LGBTQ2S+ judge rules that U.S. companies should not have to provide employees with PrEP

Anti-LGBTQ2S+ judge rules that U.S. companies should not have to provide employees with PrEP

The full implications of this ruling are currently unclear, with contraceptives also on the line

By Ursula Muñoz S. • September 12, 2022 at 2:21 pm EDT
Power

Chile just blocked historic LGBTQ+ rights reforms—and Scotland could be next

Chile just blocked historic LGBTQ+ rights reforms—and Scotland could be next

Chileans voted against a new pro-LGBTQ+ constitution, and proposed trans rights reforms in Scotland are also in jeopardy 

By Maddy Mahoney • September 8, 2022 at 1:26 pm EDT
Youth

The life-changing power of West Virginia’s only queer youth summer camp

The life-changing power of West Virginia’s only queer youth summer camp

Being queer in Appalachia can be hard. This one-of-a-kind program hopes to make it a little easier

By Nico Lang • September 7, 2022 at 11:51 am EDT
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Power

Growing up trans in ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Newfoundland

Growing up trans in ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Newfoundland

For one trans woman, watching the spread of U.S. legislation targeting trans youth brings back painful memories

By Rhea Rollmann • September 6, 2022 at 4:18 pm EDT
Power

The next big Supreme Court battle could be over LGBTQ2S+ student groups

The next big Supreme Court battle could be over LGBTQ2S+ student groups

A potential shadow docket case is raising alarm bells over the latest freedom of speech controversy

By Oliver Haug • August 31, 2022 at 5:38 pm EDT
Power

U.S. court allows doctors to discriminate against trans people for religious reasons

U.S. court allows doctors to discriminate against trans people for religious reasons

The court issued a permanent injunction against mandates protecting trans access to care

By Jackie Richardson • August 31, 2022 at 3:57 pm EDT
Politics

America’s QAnon congresswoman wants to ban all gender-affirming care for trans youth nationwide

America’s QAnon congresswoman wants to ban all gender-affirming care for trans youth nationwide

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s deadly anti-LGBTQS2+ bill would create a frightening reality for trans youth

By J.E. Reich • August 25, 2022 at 5:15 pm EDT
Politics

The future of marriage equality is in danger after U.S. senator pulls support for landmark bill

The future of marriage equality is in danger after U.S. senator pulls support for landmark bill

The Respect for Marriage Act’s future is uncertain after Republican Ron Johnson flip-flops on the legislation

By Oliver Haug • August 24, 2022 at 4:16 pm EDT
Politics

Florida governor suspends prosecutor who refused to punish trans youth for seeking gender-affirming care

Florida governor suspends prosecutor who refused to punish trans youth for seeking gender-affirming care

Andrew Warren, state attorney for Hillsborough County, also vowed not to prosecute people seeking abortions

By Dika Ofoma • August 9, 2022 at 3:41 pm EDT
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Identity

Oklahoma is requiring student athletes to sign ‘biological sex affidavits’

Oklahoma is requiring student athletes to sign ‘biological sex affidavits’

The policy comes in the wake of a law prohibiting trans youth from playing on the sports team that matches their gender

By Oliver Haug • August 4, 2022 at 5:07 pm EDT
Activism

Health Liberation Now! is challenging the way anti-trans groups weaponize detransition narratives

Health Liberation Now! is challenging the way anti-trans groups weaponize detransition narratives

U.S.-based activist group is finding a way forward when it comes to resisting TERF attacks and fighting for equitable access to healthcare for all 

By Misha Pensato • August 4, 2022 at 2:23 pm EDT
Politics

Even America’s worst senator wants to repeal Texas’ gay sex ban

Even America’s worst senator wants to repeal Texas’ gay sex ban

Republican Ted Cruz says “consenting adults should be able to do what they wish in their private sexual activity”

By Nico Lang • August 2, 2022 at 1:41 pm EDT
Ask an Expert

What do I need to know about HRT and birth control?

What do I need to know about HRT and birth control?

Can you still get pregnant while taking testosterone? Does estrogen affect fertility? An expert answers your questions about gender-affirming hormones and contraception

By Laurence Fox • July 29, 2022 at 1:36 pm EDT
Politics

Here’s how Biden is fighting to strengthen healthcare protections for LGBTQ2S+ Americans

Here’s how Biden is fighting to strengthen healthcare protections for LGBTQ2S+ Americans

A new rule aims to reverse Trump-era efforts to remove non-discrimination protections for LGBTQ2S+ people

By Diamond Yao • July 28, 2022 at 12:34 pm EDT
Politics

This Republican attended his gay son’s wedding three days after voting against marriage equality bill

This Republican attended his gay son’s wedding three days after voting against marriage equality bill

Sixty percent of Americans support the legislation, according to a new poll

By Nico Lang • July 26, 2022 at 3:58 pm EDT
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