These are the most challenged library books in America — yes, most are LGBTQ+
Gender Queer, All Boys Aren't Blue, and This Book Is Gay lead the American Library Association's list of the 10 most challenged books of 2023.
April 8, 2024
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Texas Lawmaker Introduces Worse Version of 'Don't Say Gay' Law
As if Florida's restriction on access to information about LGBTQ+ topics for public school students wasn't tight enough.
January 5, 2023
This New Bill Hopes to Require LGBTQ+ Inclusive Sex Ed Nationwide
The Real Education and Access for Healthy Youth Act would recommend inclusive, trauma-informed sex education in schools nationwide.
August 28, 2023
Survey: More Teens Feel Comfortable Identifying as Queer
Experts say the increase may be due to teens having access to more information about their identity and a stronger desire to express it.
June 16, 2021
Out Florida lawmaker defends bill banning kids from social media
LGBTQ+ advocates day the ban would harm queer youth's access to information, but state Rep. Michele Rayner says the harms outweigh the benefits of social media.
January 25, 2024
Fertility Clinic Serving Trans People to Open Next Year in Pittsburgh
The clinic will help an underserved population and offer care at a lower cost than that of other providers, its founders say.
September 12, 2023
For Young LGBTQ+ Folks, Emergency Contraception on Campus Is Essential
A nonbinary student advocates for queer people to have more control over their sexual and reproductive health.
November 29, 2021
Kansas bill requires ID to view material 'harmful to minors,' including 'acts of homosexuality'
The Kansas legislature has passed a bill that requires age verification to view "material harmful to minors," which includes "acts of homosexuality."
March 28, 2024
Missouri Agency Deletes LGBTQ+ Resources From State Website
It’s just the latest move to erase the experiences of LGBTQ+ people from public life.
September 4, 2023
Texas doctor charged for leaking health records of transgender kids to far-right extremist
Eithan Haim allegedly stole private health records of transgender kids who weren’t his patients and gave their medical information to an anti-trans activist.
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June 19, 2024
Transgender Resource Hub Goes Live to Provide Factual Information on the Trans Experience
The Trans Data Library provides information on myriad topics related to transgender people’s lives.
October 4, 2023
Russia Promptly Destroys Steve Jobs Memorial After Tim Cook Comes Out
Russia's ban on 'gay propaganda' strikes again as the group that installed a memorial to Steve Jobs has removed the statue in St. Petersburg after Apple CEO Tim Cook came out as gay.
November 4, 2014
Why Queer People Need Access to Abortion and Why We Must Protect Roe
The news that the Supreme Court is likely to overturn Roe v. Wade bodes poorly for marriage equality, but we must also protect queer people who can become pregnant.
May 6, 2022
Let's Talk About (Gay) Sex
Sex education usually means hetero sex, but there are new efforts to ensure queer people know about their bodies and desires.
December 20, 2019
Investigation Fails to Find Who Leaked SCOTUS Dobbs Draft Opinion
The Dobbs decision overturned Roe v. Wade, striking down the federal right to abortion.
January 19, 2023
How Nonbinary Artist A. Andrews Lifted Others in 2021
The author/activist who uses their truth to provide vital information about body and touch is one of The Advocate's People of the Year.
December 13, 2021
Kansas governor passes law requiring ID to view acts of 'homosexuality' online, vetoes anti-LGBTQ+ bill
Kansas will require state-issued ID to view "acts of homosexuality" beginning July 1, which is considered "harmful to minors" under state law.
April 15, 2024
Victory: LGBT Resources Back on Small Business Administration Site
The action comes after complaints from Democratic congresswomen (pictured) and the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce.
May 16, 2018
Bush allows refusal of security clearance for gays
The Bush
administration last year quietly rewrote the rules for
allowing gays and lesbians to receive national
security clearances. Lesbian and gay advocacy groups
recently found the changes in an 18-page document
distributed by national security adviser Stephen Hadley on
December 29, without public notice.
March 16, 2006
Health Department Removes Info on Lesbian, Bi Women's Health Concerns
Detailed in a new report, it's the latest in a series of hostile actions from the Trump administration's Health and Human Services Department.
March 21, 2018
It's now illegal for Minnesota libraries to ban LGBTQ+ books under this new law
The North Star State has officially banned book bans.
May 24, 2024