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S.C. attorney general tells state's capital city to drop its conversion therapy ban

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson told Columbia that its ban on the discredited practice of conversion therapy was unconstitutional, but critics questioned the timing and motivation of the letter.

Kentucky GOP: Conversion Therapy Good, Gender-Affirming Care Bad

Instead of banning the dangerous practice of conversion therapy which has been proven to harm LGBTQ+ people, Kentucky Republicans targeted transgender people’s access to health care.

Despite Book Bans, LGBTQ+ Fiction Sales Soar

Between May 2022 and May 2023, 6.1 million LGBTQ+ fiction books were sold.

Gay parents and gender-bending children

Kyle's lesbian moms are worried that he likes dolls and girls' clothes. But shouldn't LGBT parents be more accepting of gender-nonconforming kids? Or do we worry they're bad PR for gay parenting?

A transgender TikToker’s tips on how to embrace masculinity without the toxicity

The Advocate spoke with viral TikTok star Leo Macallan on transitioning, masculinity, and just being yourself.

Appeals Court: Federal Law Doesn't Ban Antigay Discrimination

A court rules that discrimination against lesbian security guard Jameka Evans doesn't violate existing law.

Indiana Pol: Gay Is a Behavior, Like Pedophilia or Murder

State Rep. Woody Burton went there in discussing pending LGBT rights legislation.

Why the Trans Community Hates The Atlantic's Cover Story

Jesse Singal's discussion of "desistance" is wanting, writes Amanda Kerri.

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What Is Toxic Masculinity?

The term has been bandied about a lot since the #MeToo movement began, but what does it really mean and where did it come from? 

Words to the Wise

A glossary of basic sex and gender terms you should know. Note: Terminology is hotly debated and ever-evolving.

Do You Need Gender Dysphoria to Be Trans?

Debating the role of anguish in trans identity.

Transgender women have a higher risk of HIV infections. A new CDC report reveals why

A new CDC report reveals that discrimination against transgender women is the main cause behind adverse health trends in the group.

California Senate OK's Wide-Ranging Protections for Transgender Students

The measure, the first of its kind in the nation, now goes to Gov. Jerry Brown for his signature.

Oregon’s Bisexual Gov. Bans Conversion Therapy

The country's first out LGBT governor is also the first to sign a ban on conversion therapy since the White House came out against the practice last month.

Will Michigan Be The Next State To Ban Conversion Therapy?

Democratic Rep. Adam Zemke introduced a bill to the Michigan House of Representatives that will ban ex-gay conversion therapy.

WATCH: Trans Student with 6,000 Signatures Urges Calif. Gov. to Sign Protections Bill

A transgender high school junior is urging the California governor to sign a bill that would allow trans students to use the facilities that correspond with their gender identity.

The Habit of Making Historical Figures Gay or Trans Is Problematic

"Presentism" takes 2017's sex and gender norms and awkwardly glues them onto the past, writes Amanda Kerri.

These 102 Colleges Are the "Absolute Worst"

If you're LGBT and pursuing higher education, you'll want to avoid the 102 unfriendly schools listed on Campus Pride's first Shame List.