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Thousands are expected to join LGBTQ+ community call supporting Kamala Harris campaign

The call will happen a day after thousands of LGBTQ+ leaders and supporters signed a letter of endorsement for the vice president’s candidacy.

Voting while transgender: Here’s what you need to know

Transgender Americans face unique challenges accessing the franchise.

New survey reveals crucial role of family support in transgender health and wellbeing

The results reenforce what trans people already knew.

Two major national transgender rights organizations announce merger

The National Center for Transgender Equality and the Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund will merge to form a new organiation.

Transgender Day of Remembrance: What it is and how to observe it

Transgender Day of Remembrance honors those we've lost while celebrating what they've accomplished.

LGBTQ+ advocates warn DNC against softening position on trans rights

It is not the time to throw any marginalized people overboard, the groups say.

VP Harris to LGBTQ+ Leaders: Equality Discussions Must Be Year-Round

Harris met with activists for Pride Month but stressed that such conversations must be ongoing, as there's still much work to be done.

Senate passes defense bill with anti-trans language; now goes to Biden

Advocates are calling on President Joe Biden to veto it.

Transgender Rights Are in the Hands of Massachusetts Voters

There's much public support for maintaining the state's trans-inclusive law, but voters must turn out and vote 'yes' on Question 3 in order to protect trans people. 

Marginalized communities turn to gun ownership in fear of Trump’s authoritarianism

LGBTQ+ people, people of color, and liberals are embracing their Second Amendment rights.

Montana Advances One Anti-Trans Bill, Kills Another

The Montana House approved a bill restricting trans students' sports participation and voted down one banning transition care for minors.

Here's how trans Americans can get accurate passports... for now.

Legal advocates suggest any trans person who may need to obtain a passport with their accurate gender marker do so now, while the State Department is being forced to comply with a court order blocking Trump's anti-trans passport policies.

Yes, Republicans who vowed retribution are now admitting Project 2025 is real

Some of Donald Trump’s strongest supporters are celebrating that the far-right agenda will see the light of day.

Enlistment of Trans Troops Delayed for Six Months

Secretary of Defense James Mattis says the delay will allow more time to study how transgender troops will affect military readiness.

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In Memphis, Kayla Gore is building homes — and a future — for Black trans people

My Sistah's House provides housing for Black and brown trans and nonbinary people in Tennessee. Here's how it started and where its founder, Kayla Gore, wants to take it.

Remembering Frank Kameny: Here's why he was a gay rights pioneer

Kameny sued the federal government after he was fired for being gay, picketed the White House, and did much more to advance the movement. Here's what you need to know about the queer rights icon.

Unfilled prescriptions, missed checkups, loneliness: States' anti-LGBTQ+ moves affect health

Most of the extreme bills have failed to pass, but trans adults are watching statehouses with heightened anxiety.

Congressional Democrats Slam GOP Lawmakers For Anti-Trans Legislation

Led by Equality Caucus chair Rep. Mark Pocan, advocates for transgender rights and fellow Democrats vow to stick up for trans kids.

Andreja Pejic: Trans People 'Can Change Public Opinion'

Jim Obergefell, a leading advocate for marriage equality, and the world's most famous trans model talk about the adversities faced by transgender people.