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Youth

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
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
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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
California becomes America’s first sanctuary state for trans youth seeking gender-affirming care
Youth

California becomes America’s first sanctuary state for trans youth seeking gender-affirming care

Senate Bill 107, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom last week, protects trans youth and their families from out-of-state prosecution 

By Maddy Mahoney
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New study shows more mental health services lead to lower suicide risk for LGBTQ college students
Mental Health

New study shows more mental health services lead to lower suicide risk for LGBTQ college students

The research suggests racialized and trans and non-binary students face greater suicide risks

By Mzwandile Poncana
Pennsylvania’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill could be even worse than Florida’s
Politics

Pennsylvania’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill could be even worse than Florida’s

More than a dozen states have introduced their own versions of Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill, following nationwide outrage at its passing

By Ursula Muñoz S.
‘Something You Said Last Night’ is the kind of trans film we’ve been asking for
TV & Film

‘Something You Said Last Night’ is the kind of trans film we’ve been asking for

REVIEW: Luis De Filippis’s debut feature is a brilliant and tightly constructed family portrait

By Mel Woods
Miami-Dade school board won’t celebrate LGBTQ2S+ History Month, citing concerns over ‘Don’t Say Gay’
Censorship

Miami-Dade school board won’t celebrate LGBTQ2S+ History Month, citing concerns over ‘Don’t Say Gay’

Despite receiving overwhelming approval from the board last year, the newly implemented “parental rights” law has derailed the celebration

By Diamond Yao
4chan trolls flooded a suicide hotline by pretending to be LGBTQ2S+ youth in crisis
Hate Watch

4chan trolls flooded a suicide hotline by pretending to be LGBTQ2S+ youth in crisis

The Trevor Project said the calls increased wait times for actual queer and trans youth seeking help

By Jackie Richardson
The life-changing power of West Virginia’s only queer youth summer camp
Youth

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

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

By Nico Lang
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