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Human Rights

Long-awaited Pride celebrations bring joy, solidarity, hedonism—and anxiety
Pride 2022: Party & Protest

Long-awaited Pride celebrations bring joy, solidarity, hedonism—and anxiety

Events hosting millions of people have been mostly peaceful and carefree, even following violence in Norway and other threats

By Paul Gallant
The Boy Scouts of America avoided a big fight over trans youth. But can it be a model for inclusion?
Power

The Boy Scouts of America avoided a big fight over trans youth. But can it be a model for inclusion?

After one family fought to have their trans son included in Cub Scouts five years ago, the Boy Scouts of America have welcomed trans youth—but some challenges remain

By Mike De Socio
I see myself as different from cis women. Does that make me a ‘bad’ trans woman?
Ask Kai: Advice for the Apocalypse

I see myself as different from cis women. Does that make me a ‘bad’ trans woman?

Kai advises a reader that “holding multiple truths is more complex than simply holding all truths to be equal—because not all beliefs are equal in social status and social power”

By Kai Cheng Thom
Italy is the third country to appoint an LGBTQ+ envoy. Do such positions actually improve human rights for queer and trans people?
Politics

Italy is the third country to appoint an LGBTQ+ envoy. Do such positions actually improve human rights for queer and trans people?

Special envoy Fabrizio Petri believes Italy’s moderate approach to human rights can sway the hearts and minds of foreign governments

By Rob Salerno
Edafe Okporo on writing ‘Asylum’ and finding home as a Black gay man in America
Books

Edafe Okporo on writing ‘Asylum’ and finding home as a Black gay man in America

The activist and founder of Refuge America shares his inspiring story in a new memoir

By Dika Ofoma
What the U.S. Supreme Court decision on abortion means for gay sex and same-sex marriage—it ain’t good
Politics

What the U.S. Supreme Court decision on abortion means for gay sex and same-sex marriage—it ain’t good

OPINION: By questioning Americans’ right to privacy, the U.S. Supreme Court proves it’s capable of undoing the last two decades of LGBTQ2S+ progress

By Brenda Cossman
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Sport Canada has closed a survey related to trans women’s participation in sports
Power

Sport Canada has closed a survey related to trans women’s participation in sports

More than 200 athletes and researchers signed an open letter expressing their concern over transphobic language used to introduce the survey

By Sydney Bauer
Study finds survivors of conversion therapy need much more support
Mental Health

Study finds survivors of conversion therapy need much more support

New research led by LGBTQ2S+ survivors highlights barriers to recovery

By Dawn Ennis
How would the overturn of Roe v. Wade affect Canada?
Politics

How would the overturn of Roe v. Wade affect Canada?

OPINION: Canadians should not be complacent that the abortion debate is settled in this country. But the real fight is at the provincial level

By Dale Smith
The post-Roe v. Wade future is already here
Power

The post-Roe v. Wade future is already here

ANALYSIS: Transmasculine people are not an addendum to the abortion debate. We’re at its centre because our reproductive, sexual and bodily sovereignty is currently challenged on every front

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle
Florida’s targeted healthcare guide for trans youth is an error-riddled mess
Trans Health

Florida’s targeted healthcare guide for trans youth is an error-riddled mess

The department of health’s new guidelines linked to several sources that directly contradicted their own claims

By Zinnia Jones
Romania is pushing a law banning ‘gay’ propaganda, echoing Russia and Hungary
Censorship

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

By Jackie Richardson
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The U.S. Supreme Court is poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, and marriage equality could be next
Justice

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

By Oliver Haug
Canada’s new blood donation policy is a step forward—but there’s still work to be done
Health

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

By Dale Smith
Russia’s largest LGBTQ+ rights group has been shut down by the government
Human Rights

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

By Ursula Muñoz S.
What does LGBTQ+ activism in Hungary look like now?
Dispatch

What does LGBTQ+ activism in Hungary look like now?

Orbán’s election victory built on homophobia marks a dangerous moment, but referendum “win” could signal future gains 

By Riley Sparks
French president Emmanuel Macron wins reelection—but far-right threat looms
Politics

French president Emmanuel Macron wins reelection—but far-right threat looms

More French voters supported the far-right National Rally than at any point in the party’s history

By Nico Lang
Why the ‘treatment’ of autism is a form of conversion therapy
Health

Why the ‘treatment’ of autism is a form of conversion therapy

OPINION: The only government-funded therapy for autistic children is called Applied Behaviour Analysis, an approach developed in tandem with discredited anti-LGBTQ2S+ practises

By Cassandra Kislenko
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