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'Andy, that's not true:' Texas Republican mocked after admitting he doesn't know what intersex is

Republican Rep. Andy Hopper admitted he doesn't know what being intersex is while trying to cut funding for universities over LGBTQ+ programs.

Texas Wants to Check Your DNA Before Using Bathroom

The Lone Star state adds its entry to this year's streak of bizarre bills seemingly targeted at the basic bodily functions of trans folks.

STUDY: More Evidence of 'Gay Gene,' But Not Proof

The new research, looking at gay brothers, indicates genes on certain chromosomes may be linked to homosexuality.

Imane Khelif must undergo 'mandatory sex testing' to compete in Olympics

World Boxing's new policy mandates that all participants in women's events — but not men's — must undergo a chromosome test.

Trans woman fired by Liberty University opens up about 'awful' discrimination

Ellenor Zinski is opening up about what went down when she was fired from Liberty University, with school officials accusing her of "denying biological and chromosomal sex assigned at birth."

Ordered to Compete with Men, Trans Woman Sues CrossFit

The fitness giant ignores decades of research supporting the 34-year-old CrossFit athlete, relegating her to the men's division.

Researchers have turned a skin cell into an egg. Here's what that means for LGBTQ+ people

A new in vitro gametogenesis (IVG) technique is signaling promise for same-sex couples looking to start families.

Republicans file 32 anti-trans bills on first day in Texas

On the first day of the Texas bill prefiling period, Republicans introduced 32 bills targeting the transgender community.

Olympic boxer Imane Khelif sues J.K. Rowling and Elon Musk for cyberbullying over gender

It had been reported that Khelif had filed the complaint, but now her lawyer has revealed that J.K. Rowling and Elon Musk are named in it.

Intersex People #WontBeErased, Support Their Trans Friends

Advocates for intersex people speak out against the gender binary the Trump administration is seeking to impose.

Some of Us Weren’t 'Fixed,' and the Results Were Fantastic

"Today I'd like to highlight the fact that intersex people are much more than just the medical procedures that we are often subjected to."

What Is Intersex? A Personal Explainer

Have questions about what it means to be intersex? Filmmaker and activist River Gallo has the answers. 

Nevada Jumps on Transphobic Legislation Bandwagon

The transphobic bills just keep on coming, with Nevada following Florida, Kentucky, Texas, Minnesota, and Missouri.

Transgender case against Library of Congress advances

An employment discrimination lawsuit brought by a transgender Army veteran Diane Schroer against the Library of Congress can go forward, a federal court has ruled.

Montana Governor, Who Has Nonbinary Child, Signs Law Defining Sex as Binary

It's one of three anti-LGBTQ+ bills the Republican governor signed.

8 Misconceptions, Myths About Being Intersex Debunked

Here are some top myths that I hope our queer allies from other letters will help us bust. 

Right-Wingers Want Constitution to Ban Trans People

They also admit they are in a 'war ... with the LGBT community.'

Lauren Boebert forced to refund $67,000 in anti-trans donations for Olympic boxer

The right-wing representative launched a campaign following Angela Carini's loss to Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who conservatives were falsely claiming is a transgender woman.

Wis. GOP Targets Trans Students

A proposed law in Wisconsin would prevent transgender students from using public bathrooms designated for the gender with which they identify.