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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.”

Gender studies pioneer Judith Butler: Trans women won't erase cis women

And by the way, Donald Trump is a misogynist, says the distinguished scholar.

American LGBTQ+ Museum Announces First Executive Director

Ben Garcia joins the museum with more than 20 years of experience in museum administration and LGBTQ+ rights advocacy.

Video: Transgender activists stage die-in at Florida driver's license offices across the state

It comes as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration criminalizes changing one's gender on an I.D.

Florida criminalizes changing gender on driver’s licenses in latest attack on LGBTQ+ rights

A letter from the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles cites the state's statute prohibiting fake IDs, which makes use of a fictitious ID a third-degree felony punishable by up to five years of prison or probation and a $5,000 fine, to bar the changes.

Opinion: Trump emulates Hitler in seeking to erase transgender people

Trump, Musk, and Vance have gone to great lengths to copy and condone the barbarism and savagery of Hitler and the Nazi party, argues John Casey.

Let The Making of a King Introduce You to the World of Drag Kings

It's time for drag kings to finally get the spotlight in this honest and compelling documentary.

U.S. Army orders systematic erasure of transgender troops’ gender identity

Commanders have been ordered to review service records and make changes to reflect a service member's birth sex.

'Why Do You Have to Say They're Gay?'

Some readers wonder why it's important to cover LGBTQ+ athletes, politicians, and other public figures. Our social media manager explains The Advocate's policy.

Veterans Affairs clinicians sign letter against Trump's ban on trans vets' care: ‘There is resistance’

“We will not forsake the oath we took to provide care,” the letter states.

Ron DeSantis Signs Four Bills Into Law Restricting LGBTQ+ Rights in Florida

The bills include an expansion of "don't say gay," a ban on gender-affirming care, restrictions on bathroom use, and restrictions on drag shows.

California Court Strikes Down Part of Law Protecting LGBTQ+ Seniors

The 2017 law prohibited employees at care facilities from using anything other than a resident's self-identifying gender and pronouns.

REPORT: Bisexuals Face Biphobia at Doctor's Office, LGBT Groups

One respondent said her pyschotherapist blamed her rape on the woman's bisexuality.

Montana Governor, Who Has Nonbinary Child, Signs Law Defining Sex as Binary

It's one of three anti-LGBTQ+ bills the Republican governor signed.

'Banned words' crossword puzzle mocks Donald Trump's LGBTQ+ censorship in federal government

An LGBTQ+ nonprofit has made a crossword puzzle of the words banned by Donald Trump.

Iowa now allows anti-transgender discrimination

The Republican-led state is the first in the nation to take protections related to gender identity out of its civil rights code.

One Million Moms Mocks Jonathan Van Ness for Uber Eats Ad

The anti-LGBTQ+ group waged a bigoted attack on the Queer Eye star's nonbinary identity.

LGBTQ+ Activists, Allies Raise Funds for Black Trans Lives

Obama, Biden, Taylor Swift, Hayley Kiyoko, Katy Perry, and more joined forces for this year's Stonewall Day. 

Bisexual People Were Erased From Coverage of the SCOTUS Ruling

Monday's decision didn't just benefit gay, lesbian, and transgender people.

How to Fight Biphobia in Others and Yourself

The Trevor Project has released a guide on how to support bi young people.

Trans activists march on Florida capital as erasure bill dies

At a rally on the steps outside the building on Wednesday, LGBTQ leaders and progressive lawmakers slammed legislation threatening to erase trans identities.