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Mexican alt-rock band Trends is no passing fad
Playlist Q

Mexican alt-rock band Trends is no passing fad

Lead by Marina Paiz, the Los Angeles-based outfit is slowly but surely making a name for themselves

By Daria Lynn Cottingham
Donald Trump pledges to ban trans athletes nationwide if re-elected as U.S. president
Power

Donald Trump pledges to ban trans athletes nationwide if re-elected as U.S. president

He also misgendered Penn swimmer Lia Thomas and mocked Olympic weightlifter Laurel Hubbard

By Yvonne Marquez
This lesbian service member was discriminated against for not wearing makeup. She’s suing
Justice

This lesbian service member was discriminated against for not wearing makeup. She’s suing

Kristin Kingrey alleges discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender expression on the part of the U.S. Armed Forces

By Nico Lang
A landmark LGBTQ2S+ rights bill is gaining record support from major businesses
Power

A landmark LGBTQ2S+ rights bill is gaining record support from major businesses

More than 500 companies are calling on the U.S. to finally pass the Equality Act

By Sophie Hurwitz
These two U.S. states are trying to ban LGBTQ2S+ education from schools
Education

These two U.S. states are trying to ban LGBTQ2S+ education from schools

A proposal pushed by Texas’ governor could lead to potential jail time for LGBTQ2S+ affirming teachers

By Nico Lang
This U.S. Congressman wants to force trans women in prisons to be housed with men
Justice

This U.S. Congressman wants to force trans women in prisons to be housed with men

Senator Tom Cotton wants inmates to be housed according to assigned sex, not gender identity

By Jordan Daniels
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The world’s largest Mormon college is trying to crack down on LGBTQ2S+ student protests
Activism

The world’s largest Mormon college is trying to crack down on LGBTQ2S+ student protests

Student protesters could be arrested for organizing under new guidelines released by the school

By Nico Lang
Hundreds of trans South Dakotans protest as governor pushes anti-trans sports ban
Activism

Hundreds of trans South Dakotans protest as governor pushes anti-trans sports ban

Gov. Kristi Noem ran a nationwide ad urging voters to protect “female sports” from trans athletes

By Sophie Hurwitz
This U.S. state just repealed its discriminatory laws criminalizing HIV transmission
Justice

This U.S. state just repealed its discriminatory laws criminalizing HIV transmission

New Jersey joins nine other states in striking down its outdated laws

By Yvonne Marquez
The U.S. is facing a national blood crisis. Why are queer men still barred from donating?
Power

The U.S. is facing a national blood crisis. Why are queer men still barred from donating?

A new study hopes to change the “outdated” and “stigmatizing” requirements

By Oliver Haug
7 U.S. states are already pushing bills targeting trans people in 2022
Power

7 U.S. states are already pushing bills targeting trans people in 2022

Most bills seek to block trans youth from sports participation

By Sophie Hurwitz
Andrea Jenkins makes history as first trans person to serve as president of U.S. city council
Politics

Andrea Jenkins makes history as first trans person to serve as president of U.S. city council

Jenkins, a Black trans woman, formerly served as vice president of the Minneapolis City Council

By Nico Lang
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Quakerism helped me realize I’m queer
Faith & Spirituality

Quakerism helped me realize I’m queer

Religion is often considered at odds with queerness, but Quakerism allowed me to accept the parts of myself that were at odds with society

By Katie Breslin
A year of political wins and losses
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
This trans activist just secured a vital win for unhoused trans people in New York City
Activism

This trans activist just secured a vital win for unhoused trans people in New York City

“This work is really, to me, the legacy of Stonewall”

By Oliver Haug
How South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem stole trans’ kids Christmas
Politics

How South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem stole trans’ kids Christmas

Noem has pre-filed draft legislation that would take aim at trans girls participating in school sports

By Nico Lang
Lisa Middleton is California’s first trans mayor. She wants to make history—again
Politics

Lisa Middleton is California’s first trans mayor. She wants to make history—again

The Palm Springs mayor is also running for California State Senate to tackle infrastructure and climate change issues

By Yvonne Marquez
The U.S. Supreme Court wants to force taxpayers to fund anti-gay schools
Justice

The U.S. Supreme Court wants to force taxpayers to fund anti-gay schools

A decision in the case to support discriminatory Maine schools with taxpayer subsidies is expected in the spring

By Nico Lang
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