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A disabled college student was bullied for posting about his transition. Meta removed his account

Micah Leroy, who ran the account known as “Disabled Trans Boy” on Instagram, became the subject of a right-wing hate campaign after he posted a video celebrating his top surgery.

Maryland Parents Charged With Murder Over Death of Transgender Teenager

Morgan Moore, who had diabetes and multiple sclerosis, died last year at 17, weighing only 79 pounds.

Easterseals Highlights Alarming Accessibility Gaps for Disabled Americans

In 2023, people can book a luxrious suite on an airplane but somebody who requires a wheelchair can’t board a plane and remain in their life-supporting seat.

Easterseals: Advocating for 61 Million People, Including the Queer Disabled

The country's largest minority is often the most misunderstood.

Op-ed: What Sex Really Means When Queer and Disabled

This is no Harlequin romance novel, but it's powerful just the same.

Andrew Gurza's Revolution: Declaring Disabled People Are Hot

The queer activist wants his community to start seeing themselves in a new light.

Meet Ben Trockman, the Disability Rights Activist Challenging the Status Quo

Almost 10 years ago, Trockman led the effort to get Congress to pass policies that ensured airplane travel for people with disabilities.

Traveling, Legislating, and Moving: Your Diary Entries for #DayInLGBT

The third and final part of our diary series, capturing the #DayInLGBT.

Meet the 2013 Point Scholars: Living Proof It Does Get Better

Remember these names -- they're the next generation of LGBT leaders.

LGBTQ+ Young People with Disabilities Have Higher Risk of Mental Health Struggles

The Trevor Project’s latest study highlights increased rates of depression, anxiety, and suicidality among LGBTQ+ youth with disabilities, emphasizing the need for inclusive mental health support and affirming environments.

How This Trans Director Created 'Spaces' for LGBTQ+ and Disabled Folks

Dominick Evans chats with The Advocate about directing the music video "Spaces," which centers folks from the disabled community in places they're often left out of. 

Op-ed: Dating With a Disability

What it's like to straddles two identities: being a lesbian, and having a disability.

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.

Despite His History of Sexual Predation Trump Declares Sexual Harassment Awareness Month

Donald Trump admitted to grabbing women without consent and refuses to believe accusers, but he unironically issued a Sexual Harassment Awareness Month proclamation anyway. 

Project Runway's Justin LeBlanc and the Strength of Disability

Project Runway's Justin LeBlanc and other LGBT people with disabilities on television are in the vanguard of a new generation of advocates.

Why Your Equality Must Include the Disabled

Black, gay, and in a wheelchair, D'Arcee Charington Neal wants everyone like him to not be shortchanged on experiences.

The New Head of GLSEN on How She'll Protect Queer Kids

Melanie Willingham-Jaggers, the youth-oriented LGBTQ+ organization's new executive director, enters her job at a critical time.

Mel Baggs, Noted Non-Binary and Autistic Blogger, Dies at 39

The writer and thinker garnered national attention with their 2007 film In My Language.

New York Investigates Insurance Denials for PrEP Use

A controversial case has launched a state investigation of discriminatory and unethical insurance practices.

Disabled veterans lack vital support as fewer Americans know someone in military service: report

Easterseals CEO Kendra Davenport discussed the findings of a groundbreaking new report with The Advocate.