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"Our city has been and will continue to be a sanctuary and a beacon for our transgender and gender non-conforming siblings,” Supervisor Rafael Mandelman said.
Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas has lost her discrimination lawsuit against World Aquatics.
Judge Reed O’Connor stepped in to block the U.S. Department of Education from protecting LGBTQ+ kids from discrimination in public schools, at least in Texas.
HHS’s Rachel Levine and SBA’s Isabel Guzman toured LGBTQ-owned and focused businesses around Washington, D.C., earlier this week.
The RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars cast member left right-wing influencers gagged after a recent performance.
The mother of a transgender girl who was viciously attacked at Hopkins High School in Minnesota tells The Advocate about the response from both the school and local community.
Justices determined that the plaintiff was discriminated against for having "female genitalia" when the district "does not speculate, inspect, or otherwise inquire as to the genitalia of other male students.”
Two University of Texas professors are suing the Biden Administration for including transgender students in anti-discrimination policies.
The documentary explores over 1,500 species that engage in same-sex relationships, following how some parent, change sex, and more.
Norview High School officials in Norfolk are accused of looking the other way toward harassment of some students who were targeted for their identity.
Tired of hearing Rowling's bigotry? The author recently admitted that her loved ones were too.
Karla Sofía Gascón has filed a lawsuit against far-right French politician Marion Maréchal, who called her Best Actress-winning performance "female interpretation."
Gascón's historic victory can't be spoiled — not even after being attacked online by a right-wing French politician.
The theater that hosted the screening has apologized.
These states have taken the step to protect bodily autonomy.
The state GOP sent out a bigoted email filled with misinformation.
Anti-trans spectators booed as the sophomore crossed the finish line in the 200-meter race first, then later as she received her gold medal.
The case, which asks the appeals court to rule against the sorority’s right to accept transgender members, was already dismissed by a lower court judge.
The Gender Recognition Act of 2022 made a third gender option available on state-issued identification in New York.
Not cool with Pride Month? Well, queer creator RaeShanda Lias-Lockhart thinks you should 'mind your business'
RaeShanda Lias-Lockhart told The Advocate about the reason for her viral video and her approach to content creation.