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The Buzz

The new ‘Fantastic Beasts’ release was, predictably, a mess

The new ‘Fantastic Beasts’ release was, predictably, a mess

Turns out having a transphobic creator does not lead to box office gains

By Mel Woods • April 19, 2022 at 12:45 pm EDT
Activism

Thousands protest the U.K. government’s refusal to ban trans conversion therapy

Thousands protest the U.K. government’s refusal to ban trans conversion therapy

More than 3,000 people took to the streets to demand the government include trans people in its conversion therapy ban

By V.S. Wells • April 14, 2022 at 4:57 pm EDT
Power

Alabama doctors and families sue over ‘unprecedented’ bill criminalizing trans youth health care

Alabama doctors and families sue over ‘unprecedented’ bill criminalizing trans youth health care

Two lawsuits are challenging an Alabama law that charges doctors with felonies for prescribing puberty blockers or hormone therapy

By Yvonne Marquez • April 14, 2022 at 1:37 pm EDT
Power

Only half of Americans are okay with kids coming out as trans, according to survey

Only half of Americans are okay with kids coming out as trans, according to survey

New report finds majority of U.S. adults are comfortable with their children being gay, lesbian or bisexual but trans acceptance lags

By Dawn Ennis • April 12, 2022 at 2:22 pm EDT
Books

A new book on conversion practices examines exactly what trans people need from lawmakers

A new book on conversion practices examines exactly what trans people need from lawmakers

Florence Ashley argues that bans are just the first step in preventing trans people from dealing with the trauma of such “therapy”

By Paul Gallant • April 6, 2022 at 8:02 am EDT
Politics

Zimbabwe decriminalizes HIV transmission in major step forward for LGBTQ+ equality

Zimbabwe decriminalizes HIV transmission in major step forward for LGBTQ+ equality

Activists have called on the country to repeal other anti-LGBTQ+ laws that make it more difficult to address the ongoing HIV epidemic

By Nico Lang • April 5, 2022 at 6:23 pm EDT
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Politics

These 7 U.S. states could be the next to pass a Florida-style ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law

These 7 U.S. states could be the next to pass a Florida-style ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law

Florida’s bill is one of many that would censor LGBTQ2S+ education in schools

By Ursula Muñoz S. • April 4, 2022 at 6:11 pm EDT
Politics

This U.S. governor just refused to acknowledge the existence of trans people

This U.S. governor just refused to acknowledge the existence of trans people

Gov. Doug Ducey signed two anti-trans bills into law but wouldn’t say whether he believes trans people exist

By Jordan Daniels • April 4, 2022 at 5:57 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
TV & Film

Queer rom-coms and a new drag reality competition show streaming this April

Queer rom-coms and a new drag reality competition show streaming this April

Here are our picks of what’s new and streaming this month

By Sarah Taher • March 28, 2022 at 6:54 pm EDT
History

Here’s what Canada’s LGBTQ2S+ National Monument will look like

Here’s what Canada’s LGBTQ2S+ National Monument will look like

The winning design was just unveiled and construction is expected to be completed by 2025

By V.S. Wells • March 25, 2022 at 4:18 pm EDT
The Buzz

Disney puts a same-sex kiss back into ‘Lightyear’ after employee uproar

Disney puts a same-sex kiss back into ‘Lightyear’ after employee uproar

The move comes amid employee criticism and walkouts related to the Florida “Don’t Say Gay” bill

By Mel Woods • March 22, 2022 at 2:31 pm EDT
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TV & Film

Tegan and Sara discovered twins on TikTok to play them in a new TV series

Tegan and Sara discovered twins on TikTok to play them in a new TV series

Railey and Seazynn Gilliland will star in the adaptation of Tegan and Sara’s memoir “High School”

By Mel Woods • March 18, 2022 at 1:22 pm EDT
Books

Banned books: eight authors targeted by censors speak up about why they think it happened

Banned books: eight authors targeted by censors speak up about why they think it happened

Titles by and about LGBTQ2S+ young people are among the most banned books, especially in the U.S.

By Paul Gallant • March 17, 2022 at 4:20 pm EDT
Sports

Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia: What we know so far

Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia: What we know so far

The WNBA player remains detained in Russia until at least May amid escalating world conflict

By Mel Woods • March 17, 2022 at 3:57 pm EDT
Politics

‘Grooming’ narratives return to the forefront of anti-LGBTQ2S+ campaigns

‘Grooming’ narratives return to the forefront of anti-LGBTQ2S+ campaigns

OPINION: Sadly, the nefarious tropes of the 1970s and ’80s never actually went away

By Zack Ford • March 16, 2022 at 1:50 pm EDT
TV & Film

The uphill climb to queerify Bollywood

The uphill climb to queerify Bollywood

ANALYSIS: While Bollywood’s queer offerings have expanded, the Hindi film industry still has work to do

By Anmol Arora • March 16, 2022 at 1:10 pm EDT
The Buzz

Grimes and Chelsea Manning are reportedly dating, let chaos reign!

Grimes and Chelsea Manning are reportedly dating, let chaos reign!

A new report suggests that the musician and whistleblower are “U-Hauling”

By Mel Woods • March 15, 2022 at 12:24 pm EDT
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