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Assistant HHS Secretary Admiral Rachel Levine on Being Visible

For the nation’s highest ranking trans person, any vitriol directed her way only makes her more determined to fight and advocate on behalf of the community.

Biden Offers Support to Trans Americans on Transgender Day of Visibility

The president released a statement of affirmation, plus a new report on mental health and a call for support across the federal government.

Ayanna Pressley on Introducing Bill to Advance Trans Rights

The lawmaker from Massachusetts made the announcement on Transgender Day of Visibility.

AOC Calls Libs of TikTok Creator ‘Super Transphobic’ to Her Face

Chaya Raichik thought she had cornered the New York congresswoman who had absolutely zero time for the hate monger.

Tennessee Congressman Prioritizes Protecting Kids From Drag Queens Over Guns

On the day of a mass shooting in his state the Republican congressman said nothing could be done, but weeks before he praised the state’s ban on drag queens.

Texas Federal Judge: Companies Not Required to Cover PrEP

The judge says that although PrEP prevents HIV regardless of one’s sexual orientation, because gay people use it, it violates the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.

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Florida Lawmakers Unmoved by Trans Witnesses & Parents’ Pleas

“If you pass this bill today, know that you’re forcing me to use the bathroom with your daughters, wives, mothers, and sisters,” a bearded transgender man told the lawmakers.

Texas Republicans Push to Outlaw LGBTQ+ Pride Celebrations in Schools

In Texas, Republican lawmakers are engaged in a game of political bigotry one-upmanship.

Trans and Nonbinary Youth Face Increased Risks as They Come Out Younger: Report

Family support can make a positive difference, according to the Trevor Project.

Elon Musk Called Out as Anti-LGBTQ+ Slurs Rise on Twitter

U.S. Reps. Mark Takano and Adam Schiff cite a report that use of the "groomer" narrative has risen 119 percent since Musk took over Twitter last fall.

7 Florida Bills That Threaten LGBTQ+ Rights Right Now

State lawmakers have targeted gender-affirming care, pronouns, and are even trying to expand "don't say gay" to all grade levels.

The Far Right Is Exploiting the Nashville Tragedy to Promote Transphobia

As soon as it became known that the shooter may have identified as trans, the right-wing media outrage ecosystem went to work.

Dolly Parton & Miley Cyrus Song About Acceptance Deemed Inappropriate by School

The song’s title, “Rainbowland,” seems to be the source of the problem.

Author of 'This Book Is Gay' Stands Firm Against Anti-LGBTQ+ Opponents

Juno Dawson says the book is meant for teens as a way to provide them with an additional resource in sex education.

Activist Protects Transgender Witness From Texas Senate Officials

Sometimes heroes aren’t wearing capes, but they’re wearing pink and rainbow colors.

LGBTQ+ Student Group Sues University President for Cancelling Drag Show

Proceeds from the show were due to support The Trevor Project.

100-Year-Old Grandmother Slams Florida's Book Bans in Powerful Speech

She only had one minute to speak and she made the most of it.

Florida Challenged Over Gender-Affirming Care Ban for Transgender Youth

Lawmakers in Florida are currently considering legislation that would codify the rules that are now being challenged in court.

Transgender Man's Killer Ordered to Rehab

Because the defendant admitted his crime, suffers from substance abuse disorders, and had a history of boxing, German prosecutors said he didn’t intend to kill the victim.

New York Schools on Lock Out After Second Bomb Threat Over LGBTQ+ Book

For the second time in two days students in a Rochester-area school district have been terrorized because somebody doesn’t like the books in the school library.

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