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How the end of federal abortion rights hurt LGBTQ+ parents

A groundbreaking new study finds that the overturning of Roe v. Wade upended relationships, family planning, and the mental health of queer women and nonbinary people across the country.

AOC: End Filibuster to Protect Marriage Equality and More

The move would allow the Senate to write marriage equality, abortion rights, and other rights into federal law, Ocasio-Cortez points out.

Investigation Fails to Find Who Leaked SCOTUS Dobbs Draft Opinion

The Dobbs decision overturned Roe v. Wade, striking down the federal right to abortion.

Thousands March for Abortion Rights in Rallies Across the U.S.

The marches came only several months after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ending the federal right to abortion in the country.

How a Kamala Harris candidacy could supercharge Democrats’ message on abortion

The vice president had already become the administration’s leading voice on the importance of abortion rights, one of the Democratic Party’s top issues.

How important is abortion in the 2024 elections? To these groups, it's crucial

Abortion is an important issue to most women, but a large number of certain demographics are making it their top priority.

Why Queer People Need Access to Abortion and Why We Must Protect Roe

The news that the Supreme Court is likely to overturn Roe v. Wade bodes poorly for marriage equality, but we must also protect queer people who can become pregnant. 

California Republicans Shift Stance on Abortion, Marriage-Equality

While Republicans in other states have increased their attacks on the LGBTQ+ community, the party may broaden its tent in California.

Here’s what we know about how Trump will tackle these major issues

Though there are still many unknowns, here is what we know so far about how a second Trump term will approach reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ rights, the economy, education, immigration, and aging and disability care.

How Queer People Can Mourn and Continue to Fight for Abortion for All

With the fall of Roe and other civil rights hanging in the balance, writer Steph Black illuminates why LGBTQ+ people still need access to safe abortions. 

Colorado Governor Signs Bills to Protect Abortion and Gender-Affirming Care Rights

Out Gov. Jared Polis signed the bills as 15 states block gender-affirming care for transgender people.

The Groundwork For a Supreme Court Case on Gender-Affirming Care Is Being Laid Now

The legal battle around transgender rights has shifted dramatically. Here's why — and what could come next.

Supreme Court Poised to Overturn Roe v. Wade; Other Rights at Risk

A draft has been leaked of Justice Samuel Alito's ruling to overturn the abortion rights decision, and four other justices have voted to join him.

Abortion and trans rights need more than a Kamala Harris victory: 'Legalization does not equal access'

While its CEO has a “best case” and “worst case” in mind, there will still be plenty of work for Elevated Access no matter the outcome of the November elections.

House Passes Bill to Protect Marriage Equality; Will Senate Follow?

The bill is aimed at protecting equal marriage rights no matter what the Supreme Court does.

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Trump Nominates Antigay, Antichoice Rep. Tom Price as HHS Secretary

The Republican congressman from Georgia is a major opponent of Obamacare.

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.

Homophobic Health Secretary Tom Price Quits After Jet Scandal

Trump's health secretary leaves in disgrace, following reports he used hundreds of thousands of dollars in taxpayer funds for charter flights.

Vermont Poised to Send Lesbian Becca Balint to Congress

Balint easily won the state's Democratic primary for U.S. House Tuesday, and she's likely to win in November and become Vermont's first woman in Congress.

Champions of Pride 2023: Trans Athlete, Activist, and Author Schuyler Bailar

This activist is using his platform to stand up for transgender athletes and other marginalized communities.

U.K. Far-Right Takes Lesson from U.S. Protests Against Drag Queens

(CNN) -- Covid-19 conspiracists and far-right supporters lobbed homophobic and transphobic slurs at parents and children to try to stop the kids from meeting drag queens.