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Top Democratic officials target their most vulnerable constituents in new strategy document

Opinion: The party leaders' new guide, "Deciding to Win," encourages Democrats to be a little more like Republicans on "identity and cultural issues," Erin Reed writes.

USDA website blames SNAP benefits expiring on trans people, immigrants amid shutdown

The benefits, which are set to expire on November 1 due to the government shutdown, will lead to millions of people struggling to secure access to food.

A line must be drawn: The cowardice of historic LGBTQ+ provider Fenway Health

Opinion: Fenway Health must return to its roots and care for those the government casts aside, writes Erin Reed.

Two more colleges — Arizona and USC — reject Trump trans bathroom ban compact

The universities are the latest in a series of institutions that are refusing to comply with Trump's threats to target trans people.

Federal judge rules in favor of public schools in 16 states that refused to comply with Trump's trans ban

The judge will block the Trump administration's attempt to restrict funding for sex education from schools that teach it in an inclusive way.

Pro-trans rival draws cheers after Rep. Seth Moulton booed at Boston No Kings rally

Sen. Ed Markey, who will defend his Senate seat against Moulton, a fellow Democrat, in 2026, was met with applause at Saturday's protest while wearing the transgender flag.

Fact check: No, there is not a new survey showing trans identity is decreasing

The claim, which originates from far-right professor Eric Kaufmann, appears to have made a glaring error: the survey actually shows more people have come out, not fewer.

Anti-trans campaign against Spanberger in Va. governor race is failing. Poll shows why: people don't care

A new poll released in the Virginia governor's race shows that the anti-trans attack ads led by Republican Earle-Sears are failing: Spanberger is up 10 points, and people don't care about trans issues.

Elon Musk leads campaign to force Netflix to remove shows with trans characters

Musk's posts have been seen by tens of millions of users, and many conservatives are now attempting to force Netflix into a removal of LGBTQ+ content.

Moms for Liberty chapter chair takes off clothing at school board meeting

Beth Bourne, who has in the past come under fire for over-the-top anti-LGBTQ+ stunts, removed her pants and top at a Davis school board meeting.

Republican lawmakers Nancy Mace and Ronny Jackson call for transgender people to be institutionalized

GOP U.S. Reps. Nancy Mace and Ronny Jackson both called for the institutionalization of transgender people on Tuesday.

We must not posthumously sanitize Charlie Kirk's hateful life

Opinion: While condemning violence is something most can get behind, the sanitization of Charlie Kirk's hate has gone too far, argues Erin Reed.

Alabama state libraries may ban books that 'positively depicts' transgender subjects

The code change that has been proposed does not ban negative depictions of transgender people, however. Public comment is open until October 14.

Florida deploys police to stop crosswalks from being painted rainbow colors

The move comes after citizens repainted the Pulse memorial sidewalk in Pride colors.

Michigan's out AG warns hospitals not to cave to Trump's trans ban, calls decision likely 'illegal'

"My Department will be considering all of our options if they violate Michigan law," said Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.

Why transgender people are not feeling Gavin Newsom

Opinion: We have seen this song and dance before, writes Erin Reed.

UCLA rejects Trump's demands to accept anti-transgender policies — for now

The university has refused to bow to the President’s sweeping list of anti-transgender demands — bucking a growing trend of large universities that have caved to similar pressure.

After trans people, Trump now erases bisexual people from Stonewall National Monument

The "History and Culture" page no longer includes bisexual rights.

Federal court rules 'gender ideology' funding ban likely unconstitutional

The decision is limited to the plaintiffs and could be used to further restore funding to transgender research and care.

Federal judge in Texas rules LGBTQ+ people can be discriminated against at work

Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, a federal judge in the Northern District of Texas, ruled on the EEOC's treatment of Title VII employment discrimination claims on gay and trans people.