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Youth

Ohio lawmakers kill controversial trans sports bill that would have required genital inspections 
Sports

Ohio lawmakers kill controversial trans sports bill that would have required genital inspections 

Republican lawmakers failed to come to agreement on the controversial provision

By Ursula Muñoz S.
Two-Spirit youth gift-giving project demonstrates the power of community care
Indigenous

Two-Spirit youth gift-giving project demonstrates the power of community care

The project hopes to alleviate the loneliness and alienation the youth might face during the winter

By Mzwandile Poncana
10 huge wins in queer animation from 2022
TV & Film

10 huge wins in queer animation from 2022

“Flee,” “Strange World” and more headline a fantastic year for queer and trans animation

By Rendy Jones
The queer guts of ‘Bones and All’
TV & Film

The queer guts of ‘Bones and All’

ANALYSIS: Luca Guadagnino’s cannibal love story taps into the heart of queer isolation

By Jordan Currie
Canadian LGBTQ2S+ youth more likely to have eating disorders, says study
Health

Canadian LGBTQ2S+ youth more likely to have eating disorders, says study

Researchers hope the study will help clinicians recognize that “eating disorders impact not only cisgender women”

By V.S. Wells
New HIV clusters are appearing after years of delayed testing
Sexual Health

New HIV clusters are appearing after years of delayed testing

On World AIDS Day, advocates hope the Canadian government will address the pandemic-caused backlog in testing that’s putting communities—especially young queer people—at risk

By Kevin Hurren
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‘SOFTMETAL’ is forged musical perfection: a track-by-track review of Bronze Avery’s debut album
Playlist Q

‘SOFTMETAL’ is forged musical perfection: a track-by-track review of Bronze Avery’s debut album

The multi-hyphenate Billboard NXT winner formally introduces fans to his sonic diary

By Daria Lynn Cottingham
Right-wing media is turning the Club Q shooting on trans kids
Media

Right-wing media is turning the Club Q shooting on trans kids

OPINION: Tucker Carlson and others have already pivoted to blame the most vulnerable in our community for an immense tragedy

By Mel Woods
StatsCan bullying figures ring true for those who work with LGBTQ2S+ youth
Mental Health

StatsCan bullying figures ring true for those who work with LGBTQ2S+ youth

A new report confirms there’s still a long way to go when it comes to ending bullying against queer and trans kids in Canada

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

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

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

By s.e. smith
Almost half of Japan’s LGBTQ+ teens have considered suicide, survey says
Mental Health

Almost half of Japan’s LGBTQ+ teens have considered suicide, survey says

Over 90 percent said they could not talk openly about their sexuality to their parents, and just over 93 percent of students said the same regarding their teachers

By Diamond Yao
Is Florida a preview of America’s dystopian future?
Politics

Is Florida a preview of America’s dystopian future?

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

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle
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Kit Connor’s forced coming out and the problems of queer fandom
TV & Film

Kit Connor’s forced coming out and the problems of queer fandom

OPINION: The “Heartstopper” star is 18. He shouldn’t have been forced out by fans

By Mel Woods
Trans youth overwhelmingly continue gender-affirming treatment as adults
Trans Health

Trans youth overwhelmingly continue gender-affirming treatment as adults

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

By Silas Le Blanc
Tegan Quin talks ‘High School,’ new album and discovering TikTok twins
TV & Film

Tegan Quin talks ‘High School,’ new album and discovering TikTok twins

With “Crybaby” and “High School” dropping this month, Tegan and Sara are booked and busy

By Mel Woods
The U.K.’s largest support organization for trans youth is under attack
Youth

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

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

By Ursula Muñoz S.
I want to help queer youth—but I’m afraid of being labelled a “groomer”
Ask Kai: Advice for the Apocalypse

I want to help queer youth—but I’m afraid of being labelled a “groomer”

“Let’s go to war with the heterosexual world. Let’s kill the homophobe in our hearts and trample its grave”

By Kai Cheng Thom
The Trevor Project ends partnership with surveillance software company, returns donation
Activism

The Trevor Project ends partnership with surveillance software company, returns donation

The decision came in the wake of outcry on Twitter 

By Oliver Haug
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