Tennessee whistleblower says library board chair sought private data as part of state's book purge
A First Amendment expert told The Advocate that there are "huge" legal implications stemming from the situation.
December 17, 2025
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There’s a testosterone crisis, the FDA says — for cisgender men
The government disapproves of the hormone for transgender people but is enthusiastic about what it could do for cisgender men.
December 12, 2025
Cisgender woman says her gender was questioned in a Boston hotel restroom
The security guard who challenged her has now been suspended.
May 6, 2025
Hungary seeks to ban Pride and amend constitution to recognize only male and female genders
Hungarian officials say they have been emboldened by Donald Trump's anti-LGBTQ+ moves.
March 17, 2025
DHS quietly eliminates ban on surveillance based on sexual orientation and gender identity
The DHS quietly updated its policy manual earlier this month, removing LGBTQ+ identities from the section prohibiting surveillance based solely on immutable characteristics.
February 26, 2025
'Intellectually and morally indefensible': Montana court blocks trans-exclusionary law defining sex
“It is the right decision, not only for us Plaintiffs but for every Montanan’s right to privacy,” one plaintiff said.
February 21, 2025
Judith Butler: Don't be overwhelmed by Trump's sadism
We can be outraged, but we mustn't be paralyzed, the esteemed scholar of gender writes.
February 7, 2025
Meta is ending its DEI programs as it eases protections against anti-LGBTQ+ hate speech
Meta's internal announcement comes shortly after leaked training materials revealed that the company instructed moderators to allow posts calling LGBTQ+ people “mentally ill.”
January 10, 2025
Montana court blocks enforcement of ban on gender marker changes
A state district court granted a preliminary injunction blocking prohibitions on changes on the gender markers on driver's licenses and birth certificates.
December 17, 2024
Why LGBTQ+ youth have high rate of mental health struggles and how to address them
That's among the informaton contained in the new Youth Mental Health Tracker, released Wednesday.
December 11, 2024
A nonbinary Census? American Community Survey tests questions on sexual orientation and gender identity
The latest data collection also tries to use gender-neutral terms throughout.
November 13, 2024
40+ mouthwatering pics from Folsom Street Fair 2024
Plus, Out interviews photographer Chantis Parks about his work and personal connection to this legendary event.
October 3, 2024
Olympic boxer Imane Khelif sues J.K. Rowling and Elon Musk for cyberbullying over gender
It had been reported that Khelif had filed the complaint, but now her lawyer has revealed that J.K. Rowling and Elon Musk are named in it.
August 13, 2024
Here are 15 books you should read this Pride Month
From books about trans identity to queer history, here are some of the best books to help understand and revel in LGBTQ+ identity and its intersections. What books would you recommend?
June 22, 2024
X, formerly Twitter, restricts accounts that use the term ‘cisgender’
It’s the latest attack on transgender people by Elon Musk’s company.
May 20, 2024
Why ‘pregnant people’ and other gender-inclusive phrases should be acceptable
“You can’t just wave it away and say, ‘Oh, these are made up terms so they’re no good,’” one linguist said. “All language is made up, and it’s made up because we have a need to say things.”
May 8, 2024
Mississippi Republicans pass anti-trans bathroom bill at last-minute
The bill would ban trans folks from using bathrooms, locker rooms, and dorms aligned with their gender identity.
May 4, 2024
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.
April 12, 2024
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.
April 12, 2024
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.
March 31, 2024
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.
January 19, 2024