The department of health’s new guidelines linked to several sources that directly contradicted their own claims
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Romania is pushing a law banning ‘gay’ propaganda, echoing Russia and Hungary
If made law, the bill would prohibit materials the government sees as promoting LGBTQ+ identities in schools
The U.S. Supreme Court is poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, and marriage equality could be next
A leaked draft opinion from conservative Justice Samuel Alito could spell disaster for LGBTQ2S+ rights
Our pick of books to help you celebrate Pride season (plus some edgier reads, too)
Check out the 14 LGBTQ2S+ books we’re most excited to dive into this Pride
Queer and trans folks slayed at the 2022 Met Gala
Plus other pop culture, from Taco Bell drag brunch and Ellen Degeneres saying goodbye
How can I tell my partner that I want more alone time?
A tricky question because there could be a lot of other questions behind it
The White House is suing Alabama over law criminalizing trans youth medical care
The Biden administration says Alabama is refusing “necessary medical care to children based solely on who they are”
From mellow vibes to chaotic bangers, the best queer songs of April
Phoebe Bridgers, Mal Blum and Doechii all made some bops this month
Libs of TikTok is continuing to declare war on the LGBTQ2S+ community
The account has targeted more than 200 schools, teachers and educational organizations in 2022
In the graphic novel ‘Kisses for Jet,’ a gender-questioning teenager wrestles with who they are
Joris Bas Backer talks to Maia Kobabe about going beyond the narrative of “I always knew”
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
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