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Transgender service members relieved after judge blocks Trump's military ban

"We are going to continue to show up every single day, put on our uniforms, and do the absolute best that we can to lead troops, our country, and do our jobs,” Second Lt. Nicolas Talbott said.

Federal judge dismantles Trump's trans military ban in explosive hearing

Judge Ana Reyes accused Department of Justice attorneys of being unprepared.

Appeals Court Gives Trump First Win on Trans Military Ban

An appeals court strikes down an injunction blocking the ban, but it still can't go into effect because of other courts' injunctions.

Supreme Court Halts Trans Student's Bathroom Access (For Now)

Wednesday's stay issued by the Supreme Court means that Gavin Grimm, a transgender high school student in Virginia, cannot use the boys' bathroom at school.

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'Ex-Gay' Therapy Will Soon Be Illegal in Washington, D.C.

The Washington, D.C., City Council approved a measure prohibiting licensed therapists from trying to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of minor clients.

Justice Department employee charged & fired after throwing Subway sandwich at federal law enforcement officer

The bread wielding bandit had become an internet celebrity.

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CDC Report: Nearly 2 Percent of High Schoolers Are Transgender

The Centers for Disease Control has released a groundbreaking report on trans youth.

Ohio Man Pleads Guilty to Firebombing Church Over Drag Queen Events

The arsonist admitted to the FBI he “would have felt better” if he had “burned the entire church to the ground.”

Death of a Georgia mother denied an emergency abortion was 'preventable,' panel rules

An official state committee concluded that 28-year-old Amber Nicole Thurman's death was “preventable,” and the hospital’s delay in performing an abortion had a “large” impact on her passing.

LISTEN AND READ FOR YOURSELF: Audio and Transcript of Windsor Hearing

The complete audio and transcript of today's hearing has been released.

2014 Phobie Awards: The Worst People of the Year

The Advocate has as a long tradition of pausing at the end of each year to reflect on who among our coverage wins for the most homophobic, transphobic, and downright reprehensible.

Races to Watch for LGBT Voters: U.S. House

The list of Republicans keeping their seats in the House includes some of the most antigay.

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50 States, 50 Heroes

Fifty current queer leaders tell us who their state's LGBT hero is. Who's yours?