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Gender is not an ideology — but conservative groups know learning about it empowers people

The study of gender is being targeted by right-wing groups, because it raises questions about traditional social roles and inequalities that can result from them, argues Victoria Pitts-Taylor and Elizabeth Anne Wood.

A line must be drawn: The cowardice of historic LGBTQ+ provider Fenway Health

Opinion: Fenway Health must return to its roots and care for those the government casts aside, writes Erin Reed.

Two more colleges — Arizona and USC — reject Trump trans bathroom ban compact

The universities are the latest in a series of institutions that are refusing to comply with Trump's threats to target trans people.

New York LGBTQ+ film festival will give Arizonans free viewings after Trump kills Phoenix festival

Arizona residents will be able to view a selection of the New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival's 130 films online and for free.

Lawsuit accuses University of Michigan of discriminating against straight, cisgender men

An organization that previously sued Northwestern University claims the Michigan Law Review hires gay and transgender individuals over more qualified straight and cisgender applicants.

1985: the year the AIDS crisis finally broke through the silence

A lot has happened in the four decades since. We take a look back.

Federal court rules 'gender ideology' funding ban likely unconstitutional

The decision is limited to the plaintiffs and could be used to further restore funding to transgender research and care.

Trans athlete singled out by Trump wins gold anyway: 'I’m not scared of them'

Trump threatened to to withhold federal funding from California unless the state banned a 16-year-old trans girl from competing.

Why LGBTQ+ groups aren't fazed by Trump's 'Title IX Month' attention grab

"Pride is a protest, and it's happening whether the most-anti LGBTQ+ administration in history acknowledges it or not," an HRC spokesperson told The Advocate.

After backlash, Planned Parenthood Arizona resumes gender-affirming care

“After a brief pause, we are pleased to announce the continuation of our Gender Affirming Care services,” the organization said.

Donald Trump orders Women’s History Museum to remove trans people or lose funding

Trump has declared the accomplishments of trans people are “improper ideology.”

Trump vs. Maine: State refuses anti-trans sports policies as federal agencies push to cut funding

Here's everything you need to know about Trump's spat with Gov. Janet Mills of Maine.

Lesotho's main LGBTQ+ group says it's 'not receiving grants' after Donald Trump lies

Lesotho's largest LGBTQ+ group says it has not received the millions Donald Trump claimed they have.

This cancer researcher was studying LGBTQ+ people. Her work is now in limbo

A researcher at the George Washington Cancer Center says Trump could erase years of scientific work.

Domestic violence nonprofits rocked by Trump funding freeze

Gender-based violence organizations have begun to self-edit their public-facing media out of fear they will lose federal grants essential to the provision of life-saving services.

Donald Trump's DOT will prioritize areas with higher 'marriage and birth rates'

The memo directs DOT employees to "give preference to communities with marriage and birth rates higher than the national average."

Here are all of Trump's executive orders that have targeted transgender people — so far

He's going after diversity programs, transgender students, and more with executive orders that will most definitely be contested in court.

Trump signs executive order targeting transgender students, their teachers, and their schools

The new executive order looks to end so-called radical indoctrination in schools and includes topics related to race, privilege, and oppression.

GOP trans sports bill exposes children to genital inspections by sexual predators, Democrats warn

Democrats say the bill would open the door for sexual predators to exploit young people.

House passes bill banning trans women and girls from school sports

Over 400 human rights organizations had asked the Republican-controlled chamber to reject the bill, which "does not address the longstanding barriers all girls and women have faced in their pursuit of athletics."

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Republican Sen. Tuberville wants to ban trans girls from school sports...again

The bill would deny trans women and girls the opportunity to compete in sports that align with their gender identity.