The buzziest LGBTQ2S+ stories for the week of March 6

Queer families come in all shapes and sizes. But love is a constant, as these photos demonstrate

If passed, the legislation would be in direct conflict with 2015’s Obergefell decision

New data from The Trevor Project reveals one in four Black trans youth reported a suicide attempt in the past year

The bills come as states like Texas and Florida increase government surveillance of trans people

Advocates point out that the bill could be used to target trans people in addition to drag performers

Closing the doors on vulnerable patients “was our worst fear,” says The Lavender Clinic’s CAO

Thirty-four U.S. states still have bans on same-sex marriage in their lawbooks or state constitutions

5 queer and trans stories we’re following: Feb. 17

OPINION: Their language is clear, conservatives want to literally exterminate trans people

The ruling could have wide-reaching reverberations in LGBTQ2S+ parenting, experts say

ANALYSIS: A viral petition calls on Canada to accept those escaping anti-trans policies, but Canada has work to do as well

The paper of record is the target of two open letters

Perhaps LGBTQ2S+ writers, creatives and historians can teach us how to do more than just get by

The announcement of the position comes at a time of political backlash against drag artistry

Here are 5 queer and trans news stories we’re tracking: Feb. 10

OPINION: In his 2022 State of the Union address, Joe Biden told trans kids, “I will always have your back.” In this year’s speech, the president was silent on trans issues

In the state with the most anti-trans legislation proposed this year thus far, families, school communities and even rabbis are banding together

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Miley’s getting queerer, RIP Georgina Beyer, gay NYC homicides, angry Ontario Catholics and trans protests/counter-protests in Calgary

Home is where the heart is

Iowa Republican lawmakers propose same-sex marriage ban

Black trans and non-binary youth are at a high risk of suicide, per new study

Washington and California seek to grant trans people privacy around their deadnames

Tennessee is first state to pass a drag ban—which could go into effect next month

Hawaii’s only youth gender clinic will stay open, after ‘unbelievable’ fundraising success

California may hold a referendum on same-sex marriage next year. Here’s why that matters

Black queer history, sporting sisterhood, Spanish rights, New York Times protest and beauty queen euphoria

The conservative agenda against trans people’s ultimate goal? Eliminating us

Oklahoma judge revokes a lesbian mom’s parental rights

Is Canada actually a viable safe harbour for trans people fleeing the U.S. and U.K.?

Contributors, organizations and celebrities call out the New York Times’ transphobia

Trans and queer folks can’t solely rely on our resilience to survive

San Francisco to celebrate drag artistry with new laureate position

God’s gender, anti-trans legislation, Pauli Murray in your pocket, Hungarian court drama and the Super Bowl

As conservatives attack trans people, does Joe Biden still have our backs?

Meet the coalition of advocates fighting for Missouri’s trans youth