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Top Democratic officials target their most vulnerable constituents in new strategy document

Opinion: The party leaders' new guide, "Deciding to Win," encourages Democrats to be a little more like Republicans on "identity and cultural issues," Erin Reed writes.

Texas will target professors 'pushing leftist ideologies,' Greg Abbott says

Greg Abbott has vowed to remove professors that he believes are "pushing leftist ideologies."

Minnesota Supreme Court rules USA Powerlifting's ban on trans women is discrimination

JayCee Cooper, a trans woman banned from women's powerlifting contests, has won her case at the Minnesota Supreme Court.

GMA's Will Ganss slams his Texas hometown for vote to revoke LGBTQ+ protections

Good Morning America's Will Ganss has a message for his hometown as it considers voiding LGBTQ+ anti-discrimination policies.

Anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes have risen around the world since 2020: report

Anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes have increased in the past five years across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe.

Federal judge rules in favor of public schools in 16 states that refused to comply with Trump's trans ban

The judge will block the Trump administration's attempt to restrict funding for sex education from schools that teach it in an inclusive way.

Lucy Dacus and Janelle Monáe on gender journeys: ‘Freedom cannot be choked’

The singers were in conversation for Rolling Stone's "Musicians on Musicians" series and spoke about how and why they play with gender fluidity.

Texas police arrest suspect in 2021 murder of transgender woman Kier Solomon

Police have charged a suspect in the murder of 21-year-old transgender woman Kier Soloman after a four-years-long investigation.

Texas city will vote on overturning LGBTQ+ antidiscrimination protections next month

Arlington could remove “gender identity and expression” and “sexual orientation” from antidiscrimination protections next month.

The kids aren't alright: Depression and anxiety rates are skyrocketing among LGBTQ+ youth

Depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation rates have risen significantly among LGBTQ+ youth.

Texas city could be first in nation to rescind LGBTQ+ antidiscrimination protections

Arlington, Texas, could remove “gender identity and expression” and “sexual orientation” from antidiscrimination protections.

Christian group defending LGBTQ+ conversion therapy at SCOTUS accused of using 'false evidence'

Researchers say the Alliance Defending Freedom is misrepresenting its work to harm LGBTQ+ people.

Texas cracks down on state universities teaching about gender identity

The University of Texas System an audit into all of its courses for content related to gender identity.

Lawsuit seeks release of Census data on sexual orientation and gender identity

The information can help in enforcement of civil rights laws, the suit notes.

Texas A&M professor fired over discussion of gender identity

Melissa McCoul's firing comes after disciplinary action against administrators.

Iowa must pay $85k to transgender students banned from bathroom at state Capitol

Iowa must pay $85,000 to a group of transgender students who were prevented from using a Capitol restroom.

Texas A&M removes administrators over 'transgender indoctrination' accusations by student

A student objected to a professor's assertion that there are more than two genders. Then Republican politicians got involved.

Volleyball player sues California university that revoked her scholarship for being trans

Emma Morquecho moved to California to play for Westcliff University. Then the Cal Pac Conference yanked her scholarship.

FBI report: Despite overall crime drop, anti-LGBTQ+ violence remains alarmingly high

There is "a national emergency hiding in plain sight," says Kelley Robinson of the Human Rights Campaign.

Trans darts champion laments ban against trans women as 'loss for the trans community'

Noa-Lynn van Leuven said the World Darts Federation's new gender eligibility policy "does affect me personally."

Lawsuit challenges EEOC's failure to investigate anti-transgender discrimination

"The Trump-Vance administration’s unlawful effort to erase protections for transgender people is cruel, and a violation of the law and the Constitution," says Democracy Forward President and CEO Skye Perryman.