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Utah Republicans, ignoring their own study, pass ban on gender-affirming care for youth

Utah Republicans have passed a bill restricting gender-affirming care for youth, ignoring research they commissioned.

Education

Under new name, supportive schools group will help young LGBTQ+ people Glisten

GLSEN has adopted a new name while remaining focused in its mission.

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History is Queer

Trans service members have always been part of U.S. history

Across centuries of wars, bans, and battles for recognition, trans military members have answered the call. Now they're fighting for their right to do so.

Politics

Pete Hegseth really doesn’t like LGBTQ+ people in the military

He says he prefers a time when members of the U.S. armed forces could not serve openly.

Opinion

Instead of reporting on actual news, the New York Times goes after trans people again

For trans people, the question isn’t “Are trans advocates being too loud and strident,” but “How am I going to survive the next four years under Trump?” Riki Wilchins says.

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Elections

How pro-LGBTQ+ is Tim Walz, Kamala Harris' vice president pick? His record speaks for itself

The Minnesota governor's LGBTQ+ support started long before his time in politics.

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News

Federal judge rules that LGBTQ+ veterans can sue Pentagon over 'don’t ask, don’t tell' discharges

The wrongs committed by the Department of Defense against LGBTQ+ service members have yet to be fully addressed.

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Politics

Senate seeks formal apology for decades of LGBTQ+ discrimination in the federal government

For many years, members of the LGBTQ+ community who worked for the federal government faced persecution for their sexual orientation.

People

Angelica Ross Shared How She Was a Victim of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” on Veterans Day

The actress, activist, and founder took to social media to point out the ongoing damage the military policy still inflicts.

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Democratic Lawmakers Reintroduce Landmark LGBTQ+ Military Equality Bill

Lawmakers have reintroduce a bill to create a commission to address historic anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination.

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Military ban on HIV-positive enlistees could set dangerous precedent, experts warn

Utah Republicans, ignoring their own study, pass ban on gender-affirming care for youth

Utah Republicans have passed a bill restricting gender-affirming care for youth, ignoring research they commissioned.

Under new name, supportive schools group will help young LGBTQ+ people Glisten

GLSEN has adopted a new name while remaining focused in its mission.

Watch: Pro-wrestling fans loudly chanting 'f*** ICE' goes viral & is the best thing you'll see all day

These fans are making their voices heard!

Trans service members have always been part of U.S. history

Across centuries of wars, bans, and battles for recognition, trans military members have answered the call. Now they're fighting for their right to do so.

Pete Hegseth really doesn’t like LGBTQ+ people in the military

He says he prefers a time when members of the U.S. armed forces could not serve openly.

Instead of reporting on actual news, the New York Times goes after trans people again

For trans people, the question isn’t “Are trans advocates being too loud and strident,” but “How am I going to survive the next four years under Trump?” Riki Wilchins says.

Watch Zachary Quinto fire his gun in this EXCLUSIVE 'Brilliant Minds' clip

You can investigate us all you want, Zachary.

How pro-LGBTQ+ is Tim Walz, Kamala Harris' vice president pick? His record speaks for itself

The Minnesota governor's LGBTQ+ support started long before his time in politics.

Federal judge rules that LGBTQ+ veterans can sue Pentagon over 'don’t ask, don’t tell' discharges

The wrongs committed by the Department of Defense against LGBTQ+ service members have yet to be fully addressed.

Senate seeks formal apology for decades of LGBTQ+ discrimination in the federal government

For many years, members of the LGBTQ+ community who worked for the federal government faced persecution for their sexual orientation.

Angelica Ross Shared How She Was a Victim of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” on Veterans Day

The actress, activist, and founder took to social media to point out the ongoing damage the military policy still inflicts.

Democratic Lawmakers Reintroduce Landmark LGBTQ+ Military Equality Bill

Lawmakers have reintroduce a bill to create a commission to address historic anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination.

Military Veterans Sue to Reclassify Sexuality-Based Discharge Records

The LGBTQ+ veterans demand access to the healthcare, financial and education resources an honorable discharge would have afforded them.

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Don't Ask Don't Tell

Utah Republicans have passed a bill restricting gender-affirming care for youth, ignoring research they commissioned.

GLSEN has adopted a new name while remaining focused in its mission.

These fans are making their voices heard!

Across centuries of wars, bans, and battles for recognition, trans military members have answered the call. Now they're fighting for their right to do so.

He says he prefers a time when members of the U.S. armed forces could not serve openly.

For trans people, the question isn’t “Are trans advocates being too loud and strident,” but “How am I going to survive the next four years under Trump?” Riki Wilchins says.

You can investigate us all you want, Zachary.

The Minnesota governor's LGBTQ+ support started long before his time in politics.

The wrongs committed by the Department of Defense against LGBTQ+ service members have yet to be fully addressed.

For many years, members of the LGBTQ+ community who worked for the federal government faced persecution for their sexual orientation.

The actress, activist, and founder took to social media to point out the ongoing damage the military policy still inflicts.

Lawmakers have reintroduce a bill to create a commission to address historic anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination.

The LGBTQ+ veterans demand access to the healthcare, financial and education resources an honorable discharge would have afforded them.