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Protests erupt across U.S. at hospitals complying with Trump's under-19 anti-trans executive order

Demonstrators argue that hospitals should stand as a bulwark against Trump and should care for all of their patients, rather than comply without a fight.

Hundreds protest Pittsburgh hospital for caving to Trump and denying trans youth gender-affirming care

Almost 200 people alone showed up at UPMC’s hospital in Pittsburgh, home to the largest gender clinic in Southwest Pennsylvania, and continued to make their voices heard even as rain poured on the rally last week.

Franklin Graham: Many New Yorkers Share His Anti-LGBTQ Views

Graham, whose Samaritan's Purse group drew protests at a field hospital in the city, wrongly asserted a majority of New Yorkers oppose marriage equality.

Homophobe Franklin Graham's Group Pulling Out of New York City

His Samaritan's Purse charity had been partnering with a New York hospital during the health crisis, outraging LGBTQ activists.

First, do no harm—unless you're intersex or trans

Opinion: In a landscape of shifting policies, vulnerable adolescents find themselves caught in a web of uncertainty.

What can trans people do about Trump’s executive orders? Be plaintiffs, says Lambda Legal

In order to protect trans rights, Lambda Legal’s CEO, Kevin Jennings, says it needs people who are harmed to step forward to sue.

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.

James Dixon Pleads Guilty in Death of Islan Nettles

The 25-year-old accepted a plea deal that requires him to serve 12 years in prison for the brutal beating of black trans woman Islan Nettles in Harlem in 2013.

Cynthia Nixon calls out 'sanitization and corporatization' of Pride at Advocate event

"I think we don't need these people coming in and trying to steal our glitter and our glory and our spotlight," Nixon said.

Why experts say Trump's budget bill strips health care from nearly all transgender people

The Republican-passed House bill goes beyond limiting access for Medicaid recipients.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Launches More Attacks on Trans Community

Paxton is investigating an Austin hospital to see if it provides gender-affirming care to children and objecting to the dismissal of charges brought against a trans protester.

Cynthia Nixon is leaning into queer joy, art, and family between protests

The Gilded Age and And Just Like That... star graces the cover of our annual Pride issue and opens up about balancing career, family, and fighting for equality.

Woman Fired After Queer Daughter Outed Her Participation in D.C. Riot

Helena Duke's tweets about her mother participating at a violent pro-Trump event near the Capitol went viral.

Activist Arrested for Taking Pride Flag to NYC Field Hospital

William "Reverend Billy" Talen tried to plant a rainbow flag at a New York COVID-19 field hospital run by anti-LGBTQ minister Franklin Graham.

Man Shot in Protest at Yiannopoulos Speech

The victim is in critical condition, and a "person of interest" has been arrested.

Nonbinary BLM Activist Killed, One Injured, By Crazed Highway Driver

A graphic video shows protesters happily dancing before a driver speeds through the crowd. 

Riot at Georgia Tech Follows LGBT Leader's Killing

Violence breaks out on the Atlanta campus as lawyers debate the use of force in Scout Schultz's killing.

The Westboro Effect Continues, Raising Thousands for Trevor Project

The money keeps rolling in for The Trevor Project as Westboro continues to picket against LGBT people.

Unfilled prescriptions, missed checkups, loneliness: States' anti-LGBTQ+ moves affect health

Most of the extreme bills have failed to pass, but trans adults are watching statehouses with heightened anxiety.

First day of competition at Gay Games a success despite heat

Some of the Gay Games' 12,000 athletes from around the world kicked off the first day of competition Sunday in Chicago.

Homophobic Attackers in Madrid Carve Antigay Slur Into Victim's Butt

A protest is planned for Saturday in response to this and other recent anti-LGBTQ+ crimes.