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How I navigated through religious trauma
I've spent years grappling with the impact of religion on my identity. How I found solace in nature's splendor as my ultimate spiritual path.
April 12 2024 11:00 AM
Nonbinary job applicants using 'they/them' pronouns are less likely to get hired: report
Openly nonbinary candidates receive a lower response rate than their perceived cisgender peers, according to a new study.
April 04 2024 1:40 PM
DOJ sues Utah for discriminating against incarcerated trans woman who self-castrated
People with gender dysphoria are protected by the Americans With Disabilities Act, said Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke, and their rights "are not given up at the jailhouse door."
April 03 2024 1:01 PM
LGBTQ+ adults face discrimination in health care settings: survey
They are twice as likely to report discrimination or unfair treatment as straight and cisgender people, according to KFF.
April 02 2024 4:57 PM
Milwaukee school board, principal sued for allegedly abusing student with gay parents
A new federal lawsuit claims that a public school principal abused and discriminated against a student because of his parents’ sexual orientation.
March 30 2024 10:10 AM
Republican anti-LGBTQ+ legislation bad for mental health and quality of life: survey
New research from Data for Progress highlights the negative effects of these bills and the desire for supportive environments.
March 28 2024 9:00 AM
The horrific reality of transgender individuals in Texas prisons
Highlighting the silenced struggles of incarcerated transgender individuals, Xandan tells the experiences of abuse and systemic neglect faced within Texas prisons.
March 26 2024 4:30 PM
Election season got you down? This crisis line is soothing LGBTQ+ mental health (exclusive)
As lawmakers target the community, the need for mental health services skyrockets. FOLX Health CEO Liana Douillet Guzmán tells The Advocate about a new service that's helping.
March 26 2024 9:06 AM
Out Congress members outraged as anti-LGBTQ+ bills advance
U.S. House committees approved an anti-trans sports bill and one allowing faith-based discrimination by college groups.
March 21 2024 6:59 PM
Black LGBTQ+ youth need spaces that embrace them fully, researchers say
Two recent reports detail the challenges they face and provide a roadmap for services that acknowledge their intersecting identities.
March 20 2024 3:43 PM
Lesbian teacher settles federal discrimination lawsuit with Maine district
Michele Figueira had a stellar 20-year career until she reported the alleged behavior of her supervisor and her lesbian friend.
March 20 2024 3:41 PM
Homophobia can 'increase cancer risk' in LGBTQ+ people, report finds
The American Cancer Society has found that queer people frequently experience "minority stress" in health care settings, leading to an "elevated prevalence" of cancer risk factors.
March 20 2024 1:22 PM
Planet Fitness bans member who photographed trans woman changing — and it's not sorry
Planet Fitness is standing behind its decision to ban a member who photographed a transgender woman in a locker room.
March 18 2024 4:50 PM
This women’s roller derby league is standing up for trans athletes by suing their county
Under a new Nassau County executive order, "female" teams with transgender athletes will be outright denied permits to use local facilities.
March 16 2024 12:29 PM
Owasso schools failed to protect Nex Benedict, say speakers at board meeting
The school board came in for a torrent of criticism at its first meeting since the trans student's death.
March 12 2024 11:24 AM
Melissa Etheridge on how 'my queerness protected me' in a music scene unforgiving to women
While it hasn't been easy, being queer has given Melissa Etheridge a unique perspective on the music industry.
March 10 2024 5:48 PM
North Dakota allows doctors to refuse trans health care in the name of 'religious freedom'
A North Dakota court has permitted doctors to refuse to perform gender-affirming surgeries, and allowed employers to refuse to cover all gender-affirming care.
March 07 2024 11:55 AM
This gay dad is standing up to conservatives after one host called him a 'pervert homo' (exclusive)
José Rolón, known as @nycgaydad on social media, is speaking out after a "D-list Tucker Carlson" accused him of sexcrimes without evidence.
February 29 2024 4:45 PM
Ghana’s parliament passes bill with 3-year prison sentences for identifying as LGBTQ+
The bill also would require even tougher sentences for forming or funding LGBTQ+ groups.
February 28 2024 3:34 PM