How to choose a midwife if you are a trans or nonbinary parent, according to an LGBTQ+ expert
Picking a midwife can be complicated, but our expert broke it all down.
August 26, 2025
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Trump Moves to Dump Trans-Inclusive Health Care Rule
In a court filing, Department of Health and Human Services indicated it would roll back protections for trans men and women.
May 2, 2017
New Rule Could Change Health Care for Trans Americans
In an unprecedented expansion of trans-inclusive protections, the Obama administration proposed a new federal rule to ensure trans-inclusive health care.
September 3, 2015
Trans 'Queer Eye' Subject Sues Employer Over Health Care
Skyler Jay is hoping to bring trans-inclusive health care to the University System of Georgia.
July 24, 2018
Dawn Laguens Stepping Down at Planned Parenthood
Laguens, a lesbian who has been with the group eight years and its public face since this spring, says she'll stay close to the movement for inclusive health care.
November 15, 2018
Measuring Up at HRC Which Companies Got a Perfect Score
More than 250 businesses earned a 100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index, HRC's annual ranking of the "best places to work for LGBT equality," while the number of businesses offering transgender-inclusive health care coverage doubled.
November 14, 2012
24 New Year’s Resolutions for 2024 to Support Your LGBTQ+ Loved Ones & Friends
Here's some recommendations on supporting your queer community as we head into 2024. What's your resolution for supporting LGBTQ+ lives?
December 31, 2023
Amazon removes 'equity for Black people' and 'LGBTQ+ rights' from company policies
Amazon has quietly removed protections for Black and LGBTQ+ workers from its company policies.
January 13, 2025
What to know about executive orders as Trump prepares to take office
What are executive orders — and how do presidents use them? Here’s what to know about them and the scope of their power.
January 16, 2025
WV Gov. Morrisey signs bill closing gender-affirming care 'loophole'
The new law also redefines sex, threatens doctors with the loss of their medical licenses, and allows minors to sue in court.
May 2, 2025
LGBTQ+ Catholics ask Pope Francis to reconsider church opposition to gender-affirming care
A group of LGBTQ+ Catholics and their allies held a private meeting with the pope over the weekend in which they urged him to reverse the church's stance on transgender health care.
October 15, 2024
Not just state pride — Why LGBTQ+ Minnesotans are 'overly proud' of Tim Walz (exclusive)
Minnesota's leading LGBTQ+ groups tell The Advocate what a Walz vice presidency could mean for queer communities.
August 16, 2024
States with anti-LGBTQ+ laws 'stand to lose economically' as mental health declines: report
Anti-LGBTQ+ laws are short-sighted, as even if lawmakers do not care about how they affect people's well-being, they are also likely to impact the economy in the years to come.
February 3, 2025
Democrat Robert Garcia condemns ‘madman’ Donald Trump’s ‘monstrous’ response to D.C. plane crash
Instead of consoling a grieving nation, the president has tried to score political points by falsely blaming diversity efforts for the tragedy.
January 31, 2025
Nashville Pride needs $250k to survive after losing corporate sponsors
"Nashville Pride is in a state of emergency," the group said.
August 21, 2025
Donald Trump’s offensively anti-LGBTQ+ military ad draws sharp criticism
The former president seemed keen on banning LGBTQ+ people from serving in the U.S. military in his second term.
October 15, 2024
LGBTQ Elders Made Our Lives Possible—Now We Must Care for Them
The new Long-Term Care Equality Index from HRC and SAGE will be a big step in addressing the inequities in care for LGBTQ seniors.
April 15, 2019
The Challenge of Staying Hopeful in the Age of Trump
It's difficult, but the alternative is unthinkable, says author and health care activist Kimberly D. Acquaviva.
April 28, 2017
United Airlines Will Now Offer Nonbinary Options for Passengers
The airline is aiming to be the industry leader for LGBTQ inclusivity.
March 22, 2019
LGBTQ+ people are far better off under Joe Biden than Donald Trump, HRC report shows (exclusive)
The queer rights organization issued a new report that demonstrates how Joe Biden’s policies are exponentially better than Donald Trump’s for LGBTQ+ people.
July 19, 2024
Op-ed: Trans Health Care Victories Closer Than We Dreamed
Much has been achieved in the fight for transgender health care rights, but the director of the National Center for Transgender Equality says there is still work to be done.
June 24, 2014