Transgender and nonbinary youth whose pronouns are respected attempt suicide less: report
"It's about effort, and just attempting to be respectful and kind to people," lead author Steven Hobaica tells The Advocate.
December 10, 2025
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Americans Divided on Use of Chosen Pronouns in Schools, Survey Finds
Legislation and public opinion clash over student pronoun recognition.
September 21, 2023
Ted Cruz Introduces Bill Limiting Pronouns and Names Despite Going by His Own Chosen Name
Advocates criticized the breathtaking hypocrisy of Cruz’s Safeguarding Honest Speech Act for its potential harm to the LGBTQ+ community and pointed out the irony in his own name choice.
November 29, 2023
Supreme Court Tells Anti-LGBTQ Groups to Stop Misgendering Gavin Grimm
The court wants to see briefs referring to Virginia teenager Gavin Grimm by his chosen pronouns.
February 25, 2017
North Dakota Governor Signs Bill That Outs Transgender Students
The legislation, which takes effect immediately, also restricts restroom use and allows teachers to ignore students' chosen pronouns.
May 9, 2023
Doctor Sues U.K. Govt. for Forcing Him to Use 'Transgender' Pronouns
Dr. David Mackereth, who was fired for refusing to respect chosen pronouns, claims his religious freedom is under attack.
July 10, 2019
Alabama House passes 'Don't Say Gay,' drag ban, and Ten Commandments bills all at once
Alabama Republicans also passed legislation banning Pride flags in schools, and prohibiting staff from using students' chosen names and pronouns.
April 18, 2025
Missouri Republicans want to force teachers to register as sex offenders for supporting trans students
Missouri's House Bill 2885 would send teachers who use students' chosen names and pronouns to prison for up to five years.
March 4, 2024
Trump officials won't answer reporters' queries if they include pronouns in emails
The administration sees pronouns as a sign of the dreaded so-called "gender ideology."
April 10, 2025
Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills Allowing Outing, Pronoun Bans Advance Around Nation
Montana, Kentucky, and Idaho are among the latest states to move such legislation forward.
February 21, 2023
Trump signs executive order targeting transgender students, their teachers, and their schools
The new executive order looks to end so-called radical indoctrination in schools and includes topics related to race, privilege, and oppression.
January 29, 2025
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards Vetoes Three Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills
Gov. John Bel Edwards, a moderate Democrat, vetoed a gender-affirming care ban, a "don't say LGBTQ+" bill, and a pronoun restriction bill.
July 3, 2023
Louisiana Advances 'Don't Say LGBTQ+,' Forced De-Transition Bills
The bills could soon go to Gov. John Bel Edwards.
June 6, 2023
Navy Leader Defends Nonbinary Officer After Republican Criticizes Them
Adm. Michael Gilday told Sen. Tommy Tuberville he's glad to have Lt. JG Audrey Knutson, the grandchild of a gay service member, in the Navy.
April 21, 2023
Tennessee Adds Three More Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws to Its Books
The state leads the nation in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, "making it increasingly hostile and unlivable" for LGBTQ+ people, says the Human Rights Campaign.
May 19, 2023
When doctors ignore pronouns, patients pay the price. Here's why
Kelly Goonan writes that asking for pronouns, gender-inclusive language, and specialized training can make a world of difference in healthcare for LGBTQ+ patients.
February 21, 2025
Pennsylvania schools are putting in windows in gender-inclusive restrooms so teachers can monitor students
The South Western School District is drawing much criticism for the plan, taken on the advice of a right-wing law firm.
October 3, 2024
Ask Auntie: If Trump can rename the Gulf, why can't we rename ourselves?
Discover the power of names and the journey of self-discovery through the eyes of your Lovable Trans Auntie.
February 5, 2025
SCOTUS Lets Trans Woman's Discrimination Suit in Virginia Go Forward
The high court declined to review a lower court's decision that she had cause to sue under the Americans With Disabilities Act. Justices Alito and Thomas begged to differ.
July 3, 2023
Kentucky's 'Don't Say Gay' Law Brings Misery to LGBTQ+ Students
The law threatens gay-straight alliances and is causing other harms to LGBTQ+ youth.
December 23, 2023
When Title IX Falls Short
The federal regulations known as Title IX are supposed to protect trans students from discrimination, but that's hard to put into practice, writes Eri Svenson.
April 5, 2016