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Anti-LGBTQ+ laws lead to 'public health crisis' with higher suicide rates among queer youth

Ninety percent of LGBTQ+ youth said their well-being has been negatively impacted by recent politics, according to a new survey from The Trevor Project.

Trans Third-Grader Will Be Allowed to Use Girls' Bathroom

After switching schools, a transgender third-grader and her parents have reached an agreement with the Nashua, N.H., school district that allows her to wear girls' clothing and use the women's restroom.

Suit Seeks Equity in Social Security Survivor Benefits

Attorneys for Deborah Tevyaw say the Social Security Administration has wrongly denied survivor benefits to her and others who have been in same-sex marriages.

EEOC Looks at Expanding Antidiscrimination Law

A new interpretation of existing federal civil rights law may mean more protections for LGBT people, with or without the languishing Employment Non-Discrimination Act.

5 GOP Senators Back R.I. Marriage Equality Bill

The senate judiciary committee moved the marriage equality bill forward Tuesday for a full floor vote.

Supreme Court Upholds State Bans on Conversion Therapy, Rejecting Washington Challenge

By refusing to hear a challenge to Washington’s law, the Supreme Court affirms the legality of state measures against conversion therapy, a significant victory for LGBTQ+ rights advocates.

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LGBT Activists Condemn Trump's 'Un-American' Immigration Ban

The president's executive orders that reject refugees and restrict immigration from predominantly Muslim nations are being called "a direct assault on America's most fundamental values."

Trump’s first executive orders could have devastating effects on transgender Americans

Gender-nonconforming people could be kicked out of accommodations and be barred from international travel.

Bill to Ban Anti-Trans Bias Advances in New Hampshire

The state House passed the bill today, sending it on to the Senate.

More of You Could Be Fired for Getting Married

Necessary But Dangerous: If the Supreme Court rules in our favor, not all of the effects will be positive. The Advocate explores those possibilities in a special series.

Trevor Project sees 33 percent jump in crisis line volume on inauguration day and more the next

"The political targeting of LGBTQ+ youth — and transgender and nonbinary youth in particular — must stop," says Trevor Project CEO Jaymes Black.

Maine Gov. Paul LePage Vetoes Conversion Therapy Ban

The far-right Republican is the first governor from either party to veto such a measure.

Rights Groups: Confirming Jeff Sessions a 'Travesty,' 'Grave Mistake'

They'll be keeping a close eye on the anti-LGBT Sessions, now the nation's top law enforcer.

Youth mental health crisis calls in Oklahoma skyrocket after Nex Benedict’s death

Trans and nonbinary youth in Oklahoma are suffering from the news of the death of a bullied high school sophomore.

See Why Advocates Are Encouraged by Day in Court

Attorneys Mary Bonauto and Douglas Hallward-Driemeier see reason for optimism.

House Passes Bill to Protect Marriage Equality; Will Senate Follow?

The bill is aimed at protecting equal marriage rights no matter what the Supreme Court does.

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LGBTQ+ Groups Voice Outrage Over Dobbs Ruling Overturning Roe

"We are at an exceedingly dangerous, unprecedented moment," said Human Rights Campaign Interim President Joni Madison.

LGBTQ+ Orgs: We Must Do More to End Racism, Racial Violence

More than 70 groups signed on to an open letter in light of the death of George Floyd and other recent horrific incidents.

Trump Nominates Brett Kavanaugh for Supreme Court

Kavanaugh is a conservative who has pledged to interpret law as written. His record shows reason for concern.