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

Worst case scenarios were avoided in many areas of the United States, but in other areas of the country queer people are still worried about their rights

We’ve got picks for every letter of the acronym in this week’s Queer Culture Catch-Up

BIPOC queer and trans people were behind and in front of the camera for the Historica Canada short film

The survey’s first iteration, from 2015, continues to exert a major influence in policy and reporting on trans issues

OPINION: There are apparently no consequences for transphobia!!

Disability advocates and educators weigh in on what’s still missing from curricula—and how to build better sex-ed

OPINION: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is a man with presidential ambitions, and he’s getting there by targeting trans kids

“I guess I was a little ahead of my time,” said Yulia Alyoshina

Study out of the Netherlands goes against what majority of Americans say about adolescent hormone therapy

S. Bear Bergman is back with a curated collection of culture creations

Host Tuck Woodstock says the show’s 10th season will feature conversations on trans union organizers and land acknowledgements

New rules force school districts to notify parents if they allow trans kids to use gender-congruent bathrooms

The Biden administration said it is working on updates that will recognize the identities of non-binary people in Social Security records

In John Irving’s latest novel, “The Last Chairlift,” the straight cis protagonist feels like a minority amidst all the queerness

Conservative lawmakers are “trying to come between youth and the care that they need,” sources tell Xtra

OPINION: A new law in Oklahoma takes its cues from hateful online campaigns

Mermaids U.K. was forced to suspend helpline services twice in the past week as a result of harassment

Trans

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

LGBTQ2S+ Americans feel a mix of emotions following tense midterm elections

Asexual YA fiction, trans film and a Two-Spirit discussion with Landa Lakes

Meet the queer creators behind the new Jackie Shane Heritage Minute

The U.S.’s largest survey of trans people is here—and looking for your responses

Dave Chappelle’s hosting SNL. Tell me again about cancel culture ending careers

In the culture wars against sex-ed, disabled LGBTQ2S+ youth are getting left behind

Is Florida a preview of America’s dystopian future?

First trans politician in Russia quits after push to expand ‘LGBT propaganda’ law

Trans youth overwhelmingly continue gender-affirming treatment as adults

Drag kings, queer cowboys and a pair of trans books to catch up on this week

The ‘Gender Reveal’ podcast is back and still giving money to trans folks

Florida is now targeting teachers and trans students following passage of “Don’t Say Gay” law

Trans Americans will now be allowed to self-identify their gender when applying for Social Security cards

Why does the esteemed author John Irving care so much about queer and trans people?

America’s worst anti-trans bill would imprison supportive parents of trans youth for life

America’s next wave of anti-trans bills is here and the time to act is now

The U.K.’s largest support organization for trans youth is under attack