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Norway apologizes for historical persecution of gay men under its defunct sodomy laws
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said the convictions of 119 people under its criminal codes banning gay sex were “simply wrong”
Canada’s new blood donation policy is a step forward—but there’s still work to be done
In an interview with political columnist Dale Smith, Minister Marci Ien responded to some criticism of the new policy
New ‘Hacks,’ ‘Girls5Eva’ and film festivals are all streaming this May
Here are our picks of what’s new and streaming this month
Russia’s largest LGBTQ+ rights group has been shut down by the government
The decision comes after the Kremlin accused the Russian LGBT Network of violating its homophobic propaganda laws
Oklahoma becomes first U.S. state to ban non-binary birth certificates
Meanwhile, Kansas could be poised to overturn its governor’s veto of an anti-trans sports ban
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Canada becomes first country to release census data on trans and non-binary population
There are more than 100,000 trans and non-binary people living in Canada, but the data has limitations
Celebrate Lesbian Visibility Week with the Indigo Girls and roller derby YA
Plus other recommendations for what’s up and what’s on, beginning April 28
Norma Tanega was a queer woman of colour who found success and laughter in the folk music world
A new book and compilation finally give the 1960s singer (and former lover of Dusty Springfield) the attention she deserves
How ‘Our Flag Means Death’ embraces fanfiction tropes
OPINION: The Taika Waititi-starring pirate comedy gives fans real queer emotional payoffs to silly set-ups
Speed Date with Montreal-based queer, alt-pop artist Maryze
The bilingual musician talks up her latest album “8”
This map is tracking America’s historic wave of anti-trans legislation
Trans Legislation Tracker is shedding light on the real-world consequences of these bills
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Antarctica just had its first gay wedding
Stephen Carpenter and Eric Bourne became the first same-sex couple married in British Antarctic territory this past Sunday
Sexy, campy, revolutionary and downright queer, brega provides the soundtrack to Brazil’s working class
But just what is it, exactly? Nicole Froio investigates this immensely popular musical genre
Where the fuck are we in your dystopia?
In this excerpt from their new book, Laurence Fox challenges cishet norms in the current wave of dystopian novels
Tennessee governor signs law punishing schools that support trans student athletes
Supporters of the legislation thought the state’s pre-existing anti-trans sports ban didn’t go far enough
How do I know whether my relationship is abusive?
My girlfriend and I are experiencing a lot of high-intensity conflict and anger—which is making me question whether either of us is being abusive
Teens will now be able to access banned LGBTQ2S+ books for free
A Brooklyn Public Library initiative is countering a new wave of censorship across the U.S.
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