Gender-affirming care funding ban out of budget bill, but it still will devastate LGBTQ+ people
Cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and more will harm the community.
July 1, 2025
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New survey reveals crucial role of family support in transgender health and wellbeing
The results reenforce what trans people already knew.
June 11, 2025
Lesbian Rep. Becca Balint & ally Sen. Jeff Merkley file bill to nullify Trump's anti-LGBTQ+ executive orders
The No Place for LGBTQ+ Hate Act targets the trans military ban, the "two sexes" order, and more.
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Rep. Sharice Davids introduces bill to improve mental health services for LGBTQ+ youth
"We are failing our most vulnerable children on this issue," Davids said.
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It would have terrible consequences for transgender Americans, impoverished LGBTQ+ people, and those living with HIV.
May 22, 2025
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April 18, 2025
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April 2, 2025
LGBTQ+ advocates warn DNC against softening position on trans rights
It is not the time to throw any marginalized people overboard, the groups say.
March 11, 2025
Why LGBTQ+ groups are angry at RFK Jr.'s confirmation
Kennedy has denied that he ever said chemicals cause gender dysphoria or that HIV doesn't cause AIDS — but he did.
February 14, 2025
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The case, U.S. v. Skrmetti, will have far-reaching implications for gender-affirming care and other issues of bodily autonomy.
December 4, 2024
Republicans are trying to ban transgender Congresswoman-elect Sarah McBride from using the women's bathroom
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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.
November 7, 2024
Voting while transgender: Here’s what you need to know
Transgender Americans face unique challenges accessing the franchise.
October 29, 2024
Donald Trump punches down on transgender people in hypocritical new Kamala Harris attack ad
Republicans are attacking the vice president for something Trump’s own administration provided to incarcerated trans people.
October 22, 2024
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September 17, 2024
‘We have way more power than they think’: Advocates host Trans Folks for Harris Zoom call
The event marks the first time that transgender leaders have mobilized for a presidential candidate.
August 15, 2024
Transgender people are showing up at the ballot box in spite of significant 'barriers' (exclusive)
The largest-ever survey of trans and nonbinary people in the U.S. had some telling responses.
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