Right-wing media is turning the Club Q shooting on trans kids

OPINION: Tucker Carlson and others have already pivoted to blame the most vulnerable in our community for an immense tragedy

By Mel Woods

Hate Watch

The Colorado Springs shooting was preventable. Will we stop the next attacks on the LGBTQ2S+ community?

OPINION: The right’s drumbeat of hate must be challenged

By Zack Ford

Hate Watch

Club Q shooting: Here’s what we know so far

Patrons at club took ‘heroic’ measures to stop gunman’s attack. Five killed, 25 injured, according to latest reports

By Xtra Staff

Hate Watch

A non-binary firefighter in Ottawa was the subject of a hate-motivated assault

Local advocates say the incident signals deeper issues in the culture of the Ottawa Fire Services

By Maddy Mahoney

Hate Watch

Two Iranian LGBTQ+ activists have been sentenced to death

Iran is one of at least eight countries where homosexuality is punishable by the death penalty

By Oliver Haug

Hate Watch

4chan trolls flooded a suicide hotline by pretending to be LGBTQ2S+ youth in crisis

The Trevor Project said the calls increased wait times for actual queer and trans youth seeking help

By Jackie Richardson

Activism

Kiwi Farms, an online forum known for anti-trans harassment, has been shut down

The action was taken following a #DropKiwiFarms campaign

By Dika Ofoma

Politics

After nearly two decades of queer activism, this municipal candidate had to face down vile homophobic accusations recently

OPINION: The rise in online hate has made local politics a critical new battleground in LGBTQ2S+ rights

By Ariel Troster

Politics

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

Power

Libs of TikTok was banned for less than 24 hours on Facebook after harassing a children’s hospital

The social media account made false accusations about gender-affirming care at Boston Children’s Hospital, leading to death threats against staff

By Ursula Muñoz S.

Homophobia

America’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bills are fuelling a surge in homophobic online attacks

Since the passage of Florida’s law in March, the prevalence of “grooming” rhetoric has increased 406 percent

By Ursula Muñoz S.

Activism

Ghana’s LGBTQ+ community fights back against bigotry

LGBTQ+ groups are going to court to contest arbitrary arrests and abuse in custody

By Diamond Yao

Politics

Oklahoma small town’s first out gay mayor resigns after being targeted with homophobia and harassment

“Unfortunately, these malicious, bad-faith attacks are escalating and I no longer feel safe to serve in my capacity as mayor”

By Ursula Muñoz S.

Hate Watch

Far-right Twitter account Libs of TikTok targets Ontario LGBTQ2S+ youth centre for hosting drag show

The organization was reportedly inundated with hate mail and death threats

By Ashleigh-Rae Thomas

Hate Watch

This hate group claims gay people are pedophiles. The U.S. is taxing it as a church

Family Research Council leaders have also advocated for conversion therapy and claimed trans people are mentally ill

By Jackie Richardson

Hate Watch

Three Nigerian men will be stoned to death following homosexuality conviction

The sentence follows reports of a gay man being executed in Iran over “sodomy” charges

By Nico Lang

Power

Family-friendly drag events across Canada are facing a dangerous wave of bigotry

Right-wing rhetoric from the United States has been trickling north

By Chris Stoodley

Hate Watch

Norway’s LGBTQ+ community mourns after two killed in Oslo gay bar shooting

Oslo’s Pride parade was cancelled following the tragic attack, in which at least 21 additional people were injured

By Jackie Richardson