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

Lyra Evans, believed to be Canada’s first openly trans school trustee, discusses running a second time, the growing anti-trans movement and more

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

OPINION: If you think the campaigns against drag queens aren’t coming for you next—pay attention

The action was taken following a #DropKiwiFarms campaign

Being queer in Appalachia can be hard. This one-of-a-kind program hopes to make it a little easier

For one trans woman, watching the spread of U.S. legislation targeting trans youth brings back painful memories

From homophobic microaggressions to being denied gender-affirming care, LGBTQ2S+ seniors and their caregivers face added barriers to accessing proper support

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

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s deadly anti-LGBTQS2+ bill would create a frightening reality for trans youth

Keffals believes that she has no other choice but to flee the country for her own safety

Sources said the student wasn’t the only athlete subjected to an investigation

Utah outlawed any attempt to change a minor’s LGBTQ2S+ identity two years ago, but the policy is under attack

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

Anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination and violence are pervasive in Malaysia, according to a new report

What happens when good teachers are prohibited from giving students the support they need? They leave teaching

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

Transphobia

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

Meet the Ottawa school board trustee fighting against the anti-trans movement

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

The life-changing power of West Virginia’s only queer youth summer camp

Growing up trans in ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Newfoundland

Finding dementia care is exhausting—especially if you’re queer or trans

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

America’s QAnon congresswoman wants to ban all gender-affirming care for trans youth nationwide

This state secretly investigated a cis athlete’s gender after the parents of the students she beat complained

No U.S. state has ever repealed a conversion therapy ban. These lawmakers want to change that

The Malaysian government is reportedly funding anti-LGBTQ+ conversion therapy

The devastating costs of Republican attacks on schools