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Human Rights

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
A busy intersection in Edmonton has been dominated by homophobic street preachers for years
Activism

A busy intersection in Edmonton has been dominated by homophobic street preachers for years

At the city’s Pride Corner, a group of queer counter protestors is trying to drown out the hate

By Pamela Young
Rainbow flags may be confiscated at World Cup in Qatar to ‘protect’ LGBTQ+ fans
Sports

Rainbow flags may be confiscated at World Cup in Qatar to ‘protect’ LGBTQ+ fans

A senior FIFA official recently announced that rainbow flags may be banned at this year’s games

By Ursula Muñoz S.
A Tennessee lawmaker is trying legalize child marriages in bizarre attack on LGBTQ2S+ rights
Politics

A Tennessee lawmaker is trying legalize child marriages in bizarre attack on LGBTQ2S+ rights

The bill’s sponsor claims the proposed law would provide an “alternative form of marriage” for people who oppose same-sex unions

By Nico Lang
A new book on conversion practices examines exactly what trans people need from lawmakers
Books

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

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

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
Queer Iraqis are being detained and abused by police, according to new report
Human Rights

Queer Iraqis are being detained and abused by police, according to new report

Advocates are calling on the international community to speak out about the struggles LGBTQ+ people face in the country

By Oliver Haug
U.N. calls to repeal laws criminalizing lesbian sex in historic declaration
Justice

U.N. calls to repeal laws criminalizing lesbian sex in historic declaration

Victory by a Sri Lankan activist may impact 43 countries which outlaw sexual relations between women

By Nico Lang
Canadian immigration minister Sean Fraser says he’s committed to LGBTQ2S+ refugees
Politics

Canadian immigration minister Sean Fraser says he’s committed to LGBTQ2S+ refugees

But the crisis in Ukraine may prove intractable, especially for trans women fleeing the violence

By Dale Smith
A record number of Americans support LGBTQ2S+ non-discrimination laws, same-sex marriage
Power

A record number of Americans support LGBTQ2S+ non-discrimination laws, same-sex marriage

Eight in 10 Americans support equal protection for LGBTQ2S+ people

By Nico Lang
LGBTQ+ Ukrainians are in trouble. Here’s how you can help
Power

LGBTQ+ Ukrainians are in trouble. Here’s how you can help

With LGBTQ+ Ukrainians under threat by Putin, here’s a list of organizations and crowdfunding campaigns you can support

By Ursula Muñoz S.
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Topline: Things need to get better for everybody, not just some people
Xtra Weekly

Topline: Things need to get better for everybody, not just some people

It’s hard to watch crackdowns on LGBTQ+ people in China and other countries

By Paul Gallant
India’s LGBTQ+ community faces daunting challenges in the era of COVID-19
Politics

India’s LGBTQ+ community faces daunting challenges in the era of COVID-19

The decriminalization of homosexuality has meant little on the streets of India

By Pratyush Dayal
The problem with passing
Identity

The problem with passing

For many, it’s a survival measure. But when passing becomes weaponized by cis people, it’s counterintuitive to our very existence

By Niko Stratis
Trans liberation can’t happen until we abolish prisons
Opinion

Trans liberation can’t happen until we abolish prisons

For queer and trans people, policing and imprisonment come with deadly consequences. Instead of reforms, it’s time to consider ending incarceration altogether

By Alex V Green
From despair to inspiration to action in Chechnya
Hate Watch

From despair to inspiration to action in Chechnya

Neal Baer, an executive producer of the HBO documentary ‘Welcome to Chechnya,’ on why the world’s attention must turn to the country

By KC Hoard
The world in 10: Nine flashpoints and one bright spot in the global fight for LGBTQ rights
Human Rights

The world in 10: Nine flashpoints and one bright spot in the global fight for LGBTQ rights

As Pride is marked around the globe, we take a look at the places where rights are under attack and one nation that has seen recent victories

By Paul Gallant
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