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Germany makes it easier to change gender and name on legal documents

Transgender and nonbinary Germans will soon be able to apply for changes by simply declaring their name and gender instead of having to provide so-called expert opinions.

Limited gender markers add hurdles for nonbinary people

While there has been progress in creating inclusive identity markers on the federal level, some states have tried to restrict ID choices.

Visit Casa Susanna, a secret house of trans women in the 1960s

A house in the Catskill Mountains once served as a refuge of joy and liberation. Now, a new book brings Casa Susanna back to life.

Pope Francis: Sexual pleasure is a gift from God, but avoid lust and porn

The statements come amid conservative criticism of the pope and news that the Vatican will issue a document on so-called gender ideology.

Queer erotica author Chuck Tingle uninvited from Texas book event over face mask

Chuck Tingle says he was uninvited from the Texas Library Association's annual literature conference over the mask which he says helps him.

Conservatives are outraged by this California school's LGBTQ+ policies

In expressing their disdain for policies pushing so-called "LGBT ideology," conservatives are actually taking a stance against anti-bullying rules.

Intersex Activists Share Their Three-Dimensional Lives in Documentary 'Every Body'

Julie Cohen's film gave three intersex activists a comprehensive platform to tell their stories.

Gender Whisperer Alok Is an Advocate of the Year

This author and performance artist is showing the world the way forward on love, gender, and handling cruelty.

Pilot Dies in Plane Crash During Gender Reveal Party

Video captures the moment the plane’s left wing appears to separate from the fuselage as it flies away from the group of people below.

Texas Is Now the Most Populous State With a Trans Health Care Ban: Here’s the Full List

As of Friday, gender dysphoria can’t be treated medically by physicians in Texas if the patient is a minor.

Caster Semenya Wins Measured Victory at European Court of Human Rights

The court says Semenya suffered discrimination because of her high natural testosterone level, but it did not strike down the regulations World Athletics imposes on women athletes.

7 Queer Historic Images from Lesbian Photographers Bolette Berg and Marie Hoeg

Berg and Høeg lived life on their own terms, both as romantic partners in a time of little LGBTQ visibility and as business partners running a studio and publishing company.

Man Harasses 9-Year-Old at Field Day Event, Falsely Insists She’s Transgender

He expected to receive certification that the elementary school girl was assigned female at birth.

Wellesley Students Vote to Admit Trans Men & Nonbinary Applicants

The fight continues at the women's college for more inclusive gender policies.

Women Can Now Swim Topless in Berlin's Swimming Pools

The move reflects Germany's tradition of nudity.