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Boston Children’s Hospital Is Standing Up for Trans Youth

Also, trans athletes are really out here making sure these colleges and sports governing bodies don’t get away with their anti-trans bullshit.

Stef Rubino August 19, 2025
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Fighting for Our Lives

Amid increased violence against LGBTQ+ communities, queer fight clubs have emerged as an emphatic response.

Nico July 24, 2025 10 Comments
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Let’s give the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee a gold medal in cowardice.

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Politics + Activism

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Politics + Activism

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