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.
August 13, 2024
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Florida Students Plan Walkout to Protest Education Restrictions This Friday
Students at high school and colleges across Florida will walk out of class to protest the Republican governor’s education policies.
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LGBTQ+ young people are politically engaged — but it's complicated
Motivation to take political action is associated with depression and anxiety, according to a new Trevor Project report.
November 5, 2025
Young Queer Influencers Talk Why Democracy Matters
Social media influencers such as Gabriel Zamora and Kenneth Senegal have joined the We the Purple campaign to underline the importance of democracy.Â
December 6, 2019
Voting while transgender: Here’s what you need to know
Transgender Americans face unique challenges accessing the franchise.
October 29, 2024
Rochester group launches world’s first trans laureate program
The Kingdom of Navassa aims to uplift transgender artists and storytellers amid rising anti-trans sentiment.
July 15, 2025
Suicides, Antigay Accusations Sully Elite San Diego School
Did the principal of a prestigious California academy bully members of the gay-straight alliance?
July 7, 2015
STUDY: LGBT Youth Find More Help, Harassment Than Peers Online
A new study finds that online, LGBT youth don't face the same effects of bullying as in the 'real world.'
August 2, 2014
Poll: Only 2.9% of Americans Are LGB
Hunter College released a new LGB-specific poll that reveals fresh insights about the LGB population, how its men and women differ, and an emerging generational divide.
May 1, 2008
An Easter Service for LGBTQ Christians in the Social Distancing Era
No need to pack a church -- Believe Out Loud is offering an LGBTQ-centric service to be viewed online.
April 9, 2020
Janelle Monáe to Receive HRC Equality Award
The pansexual singer, actor, and activist "has been a guiding force for positive change," says HRC President Alphonso David.
January 23, 2020
Target Responds to Questions About Its Political Donations
The retail company says the money it gave to the Republican and Democratic Governors Associations cannot be used to back candidates.
July 26, 2013
A Gay College Dean Takes on Betsy DeVos's Transphobia
The Education Department's new guidelines are based on ideology, not law.
February 21, 2018
Out Congressman David Cicilline: Why I Introduced the Equality Act
"The American people deserve to know who will stand up and speak out for those on the margins of society," writes the U.S. representative from Rhode Island.
May 2, 2017
Ryan Walters wants Turning Point chapters in Oklahoma high schools — or will he resign before it happens?
Some news outlets are reporting that the far-right superintendent of public instruction may resign as early as this week.
September 24, 2025
How Beyoncé's Goodwill Toward Queer Fan Shed Light on Obstacles Faced by Those With Wheelchairs
The superstar’s intervention underscores the more considerable accessibility hurdles faced by individuals with disabilities, igniting a broader conversation about inclusivity in the public sphere.
October 5, 2023
Anti-transgender laws may complicate access to the ballot for trans voters
Advocacy groups are mobilizing to safeguard access to the ballot as states implement laws that could deter trans people from voting in November.
September 2, 2024
Op-ed: Whose Job Is It to Make Colleges More Trans-Inclusive?
Administrators tacitly assume trans students will do the legwork. Trans students demand that uninformed administrators know how to operate without institutional protocols in place. If the two don't talk, one thing is guaranteed: Trans students lose out.
December 4, 2014
Educators Must Offer Alternatives to the White, Hetero Narrative
We need a public school curriculum that reflects all our stories.
August 17, 2020
Trans Artist Cassils’ Latest Project: Canning Sh*t From Andy Warhol
Their $HT Coin series speaks to racial and gender inequality in the art world.
August 18, 2021