Politics

These U.S. lawmakers want to police LGBTQ2S+ content in kids’ shows

Five senators sent a letter calling on harsher ratings on programs that include queer and trans characters

By Elvis Kachi

Power

Alabama’s first-of-its-kind law banning trans youth medical care takes effect

The law criminalizes gender-affirming medications and surgery for trans kids under 19

By Nico Lang

Politics

Karine Jean-Pierre makes history as first Black woman and queer person to serve as White House press secretary

“This is a historic moment, and it’s not lost on me,” Jean-Pierre said

By Nico Lang

Power

Americans oppose repealing Roe v. Wade by a 2-1 margin, according to poll

Just 28 percent of Americans think the abortion rights ruling should be overturned

By Nico Lang

Politics

These two U.S. states just took a stand against anti-LGBTQ2S+ legislation

Louisiana and Kansas rejected bills targeting LGBTQ2S+ education and trans sports participation, respectively

By Nico Lang

Trans Health

Florida’s targeted healthcare guide for trans youth is an error-riddled mess

The department of health’s new guidelines linked to several sources that directly contradicted their own claims

By Zinnia Jones

Justice

The U.S. Supreme Court is poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, and marriage equality could be next

A leaked draft opinion from conservative Justice Samuel Alito could spell disaster for LGBTQ2S+ rights

By Oliver Haug

Politics

The White House is suing Alabama over law criminalizing trans youth medical care

The Biden administration says Alabama is refusing “necessary medical care to children based solely on who they are”

By Nico Lang

Social Media

Libs of TikTok is continuing to declare war on the LGBTQ2S+ community

The account has targeted more than 200 schools, teachers and educational organizations in 2022

By Jackie Richardson

Politics

Oklahoma becomes first U.S. state to ban non-binary birth certificates

Meanwhile, Kansas could be poised to overturn its governor’s veto of an anti-trans sports ban

By Nico Lang

Music

Norma Tanega was a queer woman of colour who found success and laughter in the folk music world

A new book and compilation finally give the 1960s singer (and former lover of Dusty Springfield) the attention she deserves

By Jesse Locke

Activism

This map is tracking America’s historic wave of anti-trans legislation

Trans Legislation Tracker is shedding light on the real-world consequences of these bills

By Emma Banks

Politics

Tennessee governor signs law punishing schools that support trans student athletes

Supporters of the legislation thought the state’s pre-existing anti-trans sports ban didn’t go far enough

By Nico Lang

Censorship

Teens will now be able to access banned LGBTQ2S+ books for free

A Brooklyn Public Library initiative is countering a new wave of censorship across the U.S.

By Yvonne Marquez

Identity

U.S. Bureau of Prisons ordered to provide gender-affirming surgery for trans inmate

The surgery is reportedly the first of its kind for a federal inmate

By Ursula Muñoz S.

Mental Health

LGBTQ2S+ Asian American and Pacific Islander youth experiencing elevated mental health challenges, new report finds

According to The Trevor Project, queer and trans AAPI youth face heightened risk of suicide

By Oliver Haug

Power

LGBTQ2S+ BYU students celebrate Lavender Graduation ceremony despite college opposition

After two years of protests, LGBTQ2S+ students gathered to celebrate their accomplishments

By Jackie Richardson

Politics

Florida officials want to stop trans kids from even ‘socially’ transitioning

New guidelines released by the state’s department of health mirror Texas’s attempts to restrict access to gender-affirming care

By Oliver Haug