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15 Democratic state AGs stand by gender-affirming care

"Federal funding to institutions that provide gender-affirming care continues to be available, irrespective of President Trump’s recent Executive Order," the attorneys general say.

Major Virginia medical center stops gender-affirming care for minors after Trump’s executive order

The treatment remains legal in Virginia, but at least one medical provider is complying with the anti-trans presidential directive.

Trans Stonewall icon Miss Major launches fundraiser for nursing care

A social media post from the trans rights legend says she needs "a round the clock nurse to help her recover" after a hospitalization.

What LGBTQ+ people should know about Meta’s new rules

Exploring the consequences of rolling back Instagram and Facebook’s content moderation policies.

Transgender youth endangered as anti-trans defense budget is signed into law by Biden

The newly signed bill bars the military's insurance from covering gender-affirming care for minors.

As LGBTQ+ elders face isolation during the holidays, SAGE offers ways to help

"The holidays are a difficult time for many people, and they’re particularly difficult for people who suffer from social isolation year-round,” says SAGE CEO Michael Adams.

Senate passes defense bill with anti-trans language; now goes to Biden

Advocates are calling on President Joe Biden to veto it.

A queer media pioneer and the haunting specter of suicide during the holidays

“Check in on even your ‘strong’ friends. A caring, listening conversation that normalizes help-seeking can make all the difference,” says Dr. Christine Moutier.

Nancy Pelosi recovering after major surgery in Germany following fall in Luxembourg

The California Democrat had fallen during an official engagement in Luxembourg on Friday.

US v Skrmetti is a public health disaster

The stakes are high for trans youth, their families, and equitable healthcare.

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.

House Republicans are trying to ban gender-affirming care for youth in new military budget

The move has been called "discriminatory" by LGBTQ+ rights advocates.

In photos: U.S. v. Skrmetti protest at the Supreme Court in support of transgender youth (exclusive)

During oral arguments that began December 4, 2024, in U.S. v. Skrmetti, hundreds gathered both to provide support for trans youth while others were there in support of banning gender-affirming care.

Missouri ban on gender-affirming care for trans minors upheld by judge

Lambda Legal and the ACLU of Missouri, representing the families and organizations suing to challenge the ban, plan to appeal.

Climate change is disrupting access to HIV treatment

A new analysis finds that the parts of the country where HIV prevalence is high are also some of the most at-risk areas for climate disasters.

LGBTQ+ people are much more likely to vape. Here's why

Lesbian, gay, and bisexual Americans are much more likely to try tobacco products than their straight and cisgender peers, according to a new report from the surgeon general.

Gay men have been cautious about mpox. Will a second Donald Trump term set them back?

Gay men are more trusting of medicine than other groups, but the incoming Trump Administration will need more than their willingness to continue combating mpox.

'Glimmer of hope' as STI rates slow, syphilis decreases among gay men

Primary and secondary syphilis cases dropped 13 percent among gay and bisexual men for the first time since the CDC began tracking the group in the mid-2000s.

For trans people reliant on federal programs, this election could change everything

Experts, providers, elected officials, and people with lived experience discuss how election outcomes — up and down the ballot — might impact gender-affirming care in Pittsburgh and beyond.

Intersex youth have worse mental health, and 'harmful' nonconsensual surgeries may play a part (exclusive)

The lead author of an eye-opening new report from the Trevor Project tells The Advocate about the "stigma" intersex youth face, how it impacts them, and how to rectify it.

Transgender youth satisfied with gender-affirming care 6-10 years later, according to a new study

The study is the latest in a huge number of studies showing high levels of satisfaction with trans care in the United States, and represents 6-10 years worth of follow-up.