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7 steps for transgender people preparing for federal crackdowns under Trump

Donald Trump has pledged severe federal crackdowns on transgender people. Erin Reed outlines steps for preparing for these challenges, sharing stories from trans individuals who are already taking action.

Listen to Dr. Levine: Take syphilis seriously

Dr. Rachel Levine, the transgender Assistant Secretary for Health, has a warning everyone in our community should heed.

Transgender woman terrorized after South Carolina Republican Nancy Mace mocks her online

"I currently have people who wish to kill me for the sole reason of being trans,” 23-year-old Sabre told The Advocate.

Love Letters to Madonna From the LGBTQ Community

Queer fans celebrate the Queen of Pop on her birthday.

Stepping Out as Allies to Stop Anti-Trans Attacks

For Pride Month, SAGE, the world’s largest advocacy organization for LGBTQ+ elders, donated $75,000 to the three leading national trans organizations to help the trans community fight back

Making a Case for Allies Among the LGBTQ Spectrum

Embracing a common term that resonates and does not threaten should be a priority, say Andy Cramer and Al Farmer.
 

The Meaning of a Trans Rights Victory in a Republican State

The New Hampshire win offers lessons for coming legislative battles, writes Kasey Suffredini of Freedom for All Americans.

The Road Ahead

The Startling Impact of Family Acceptance on AAPI LGBTQ+ Youth

Parental acceptance of queer Asian and Pacific Islander children can be life-saving.

Trans employee slams Marvel's ‘allies’ Pride series for 'erasing' LGBTQ+ voices (exclusive)

Marvel said it would celebrate Pride this year "by looking beyond those of us in the LGBTQIA+ community and focusing on those who support them: the allies.”

Brian Sims: End Corporate Support for Anti-LGBTQ Politicians

The Zero for Zeros campaign calls on companies to cease donating to the "worst of the worst" members of Congress. 

Regardless of corporate retreat from Pride, queer businesses are still here for LGBTQ+ communities

Opinion: "When our representation depends on a quarterly risk report to shareholders, we must recognize that we are line items in their marketing budgets, not living, breathing human beings deserving of dignity, visibility, and respect," writes David Lauterstein, CEO of Nasty Pig.

Majority of Americans Support LGBTQ+ Youth, GLAAD's First Spirit Day Index Finds

GLAAD commissioned the poll for this year's observance of Spirit Day.

6 Tips for Trans Kids Trying to Navigate School Life

Being a young trans person isn't easy, but you got this.

Study sheds light on domestic violence in LGBT relationships

Contrary to conservative rhetoric, many loving, lifelong partnerships can be found among LGBT people. Unfortunately, some problems plague heterosexual and same-sex relationships alike. A recent report released by the National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs documents over 3,000 cases of domestic violence between LGBT partners.

Meet Vivian Smotherman, who is running to be Colorado's first trans state senator

Smotherman brings a diverse background and leadership skills to her race in hopes of flipping a district from Republican to Democratic.

Op-ed: Here's How to Ensure LGBT Organizations Don't Die

A new partnership hopes to encourage people to contribute to equality organizations like HRC, GLAAD, and NCLR, even if it's only a few bucks a month.

24 New Year’s Resolutions for 2024 to Support Your LGBTQ+ Loved Ones & Friends

Here's some recommendations on supporting your queer community as we head into 2024. What's your resolution for supporting LGBTQ+ lives?

Taimi App Founder Alex Pasykov on the Strength of Allyship

The creator of Taimi, the world's largest LGBTQ+ social media platform, shares his story of becoming an advocate for the disenfranchised.