History

No Pride without solidarity

Queer activism has never been solely in the service of LGBTQ+ people

By Jake Hall

Human Rights

Looking for progress on LGBTQ+ rights in 2024? Keep an eye on these countries

From Thailand and Namibia to Poland and the U.K., good news is on the horizon for queer and trans folk

By Rob Salerno

Xtra News Flash

George Santos arrested, David Miranda death, Texas shooter ‘inspired’ by Libs of TikTok, Louisiana ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill and Washington state protects trans kids

5 queer and trans stories we’re watching: May 10

By Jackie Richardson

Violence against LGBTQ2S+

Brazil recorded 242 violent LGBTQ+ deaths in 2022

During Bolsonaro’s final year as president of Brazil, researchers say a queer person was killed every 34 hours in the South American country

By Denio Lourenco

Activism

Trans activists in Peru fight for a gender identity law

A new law could bring safety and equality for trans people in the country

By Misha Pensato

Politics

Trans candidates make history as Brazil prepares to oust its homophobic president

Congrats to Erika Hilton and Duda Salabert!

By Nico Lang

Politics

Queer and trans candidates are running for office in Brazil in record numbers

Four years under the far-right presidency of Jair Bolsonaro has galvanized a whole new generation of activists—but divisions remain

By Nicole Froio

Queer View Mirror

How the ¡Cuéntamelo! anthology inspired me to collect queer Latine stories

Julián Delgado Lopera’s oral history collection gave me the confidence to engage in community storytelling

By Alexi Chacon

Power

Chile just blocked historic LGBTQ+ rights reforms—and Scotland could be next

Chileans voted against a new pro-LGBTQ+ constitution, and proposed trans rights reforms in Scotland are also in jeopardy

By Maddy Mahoney

Marriage Equality

10 same-sex marriage battlegrounds around the globe

The U.S. Supreme Court may be threatening to reverse progress on LGBTQ2S+ rights, but countries the world over are pushing marriage equality forward

By Rob Salerno

Fashion

This stylist is revolutionizing Brazil’s art scene

Olavo Dias has worked with some of the country’s most iconic queer artists, including Pabllo Vittar, Luìsa Sonza and Urias

By Thomas Iglesias Trombetta

Music

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

By Nicole Froio

Rainbow Rewind 2021

A year of political wins and losses

A look back at 12 months of anti-trans legislation, more queer representation in politics and the global fight for LGBTQ2S+ rights

By Erica Lenti

Politics

Chile legalizes marriage equality in major victory for LGBTQ+ rights

The country is the 31st to grant comprehensive rights to queer couples

By Nico Lang

Music

Here are 6 queer Brazilian superstars you need to know

Their radically sexy music is taking the country—and the world—by storm

By Nicole Froio

Politics

Trans candidates make history with big wins in Bangladesh, Chile

Trans candidates are proving the world is ready for LGBTQ+ political representation

By Oliver Haug

Travel

Cartagena, Colombia

A Caribbean gem remarkable for popular beaches and modern neighbourhoods

By Josh Mentanko, Justin Linds

Travel

Buenos Aires

Once a secret for those in the know, Buenos Aires has transformed into an important gay travel destination

By Michael Luongo