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Donald Trump to target transgender rights & diversity with dozens of ‘Day One’ executive orders

Among his first actions will be attacks on the LGBTQ+ community. Here's what he may have planned.

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Joe Biden declares that Equal Rights Amendment is ‘law of the land’ in new announcement

The outgoing president announced that he believes the 28th Amendment to the Constitution guides American law.

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Gay Democrat is lone LGBTQ+ vote in Congress for anti-trans national defense bill

New Hampshire U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas defended his support for the National Defense Authorization Act that strips trans kids of military members of care in a statement to The Advocate.

photo gallery Skrmetti gender affirming care case protest at the US Supreme Court in support of transgender youth opening oral arguments by Chase Strangio

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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.

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Idaho allowed to partially enforce ‘abortion trafficking’ law

An appeals court still blocked a provision in the legislation that vaguely banned “recruiting” pregnant youth for abortions.

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What LGBTQ+ groups are saying before Supreme Court justices hear gender-affirming care case

The case, U.S. v. Skrmetti, will have far-reaching implications for gender-affirming care and other issues of bodily autonomy.

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Trump revokes LBJ-era civil rights protections in federal government contracting

The rules were in place to protect Americans from discrimination for nearly 60 years.

N.Y. court won't block Nassau County's anti-trans sports law

The New York Civil Liberties Union plans to appeal, but for now, the law will stay in place while a suit against it is heard.

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.

Donald Trump to target transgender rights & diversity with dozens of ‘Day One’ executive orders

Among his first actions will be attacks on the LGBTQ+ community. Here's what he may have planned.

Joe Biden declares that Equal Rights Amendment is ‘law of the land’ in new announcement

The outgoing president announced that he believes the 28th Amendment to the Constitution guides American law.

Virginia lawmakers pass marriage equality, abortion & voting protections

Democrats are hopeful they can amend the state’s constitution to protect hard-fought rights.

Supreme Court will decide if insurance companies must cover PrEP for HIV prevention, cancer screenings

The case stems from a Texas company that argued covering PrEP violated its religious freedoms, claiming the medication encourages “homosexual behavior.”

Convicted felon Donald Trump sentenced on 34 felony charges

His sentence came 10 days before he returns to the White House.

Judge rules against gender-affirming care for transgender prisoners

Judge Allen Winsor, a Trump appointee, said the inmate who filed the suit hasn't shown she's been harmed.

Montana court blocks enforcement of ban on gender marker changes

A state district court granted a preliminary injunction blocking prohibitions on changes on the gender markers on driver's licenses and birth certificates.

Gay Democrat is lone LGBTQ+ vote in Congress for anti-trans national defense bill

New Hampshire U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas defended his support for the National Defense Authorization Act that strips trans kids of military members of care in a statement to The Advocate.

Judge approves settlement in landmark LGBTQ+ fertility case

Plaintiffs sued Aetna for what they said were LGBTQ+ fertility coverage disparities.

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.

7 takeaways from the Supreme Court hearing on Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for youth

The conservative justices seemed skeptical of overturning the anti-trans law.

Idaho allowed to partially enforce ‘abortion trafficking’ law

An appeals court still blocked a provision in the legislation that vaguely banned “recruiting” pregnant youth for abortions.

What LGBTQ+ groups are saying before Supreme Court justices hear gender-affirming care case

The case, U.S. v. Skrmetti, will have far-reaching implications for gender-affirming care and other issues of bodily autonomy.

What to expect in this week’s landmark gender-affirming care U.S. Supreme Court case

The case U.S. v. Skrmetti is about the Equal Protection clause of the U.S. Constitution. The decision will shape gender-affirming care in America.

Trans teen pleads with SCOTUS to strike down Tennessee’s gender-affirming care ban ahead of landmark hearing

The teen said she felt “normal now” after receiving gender-affirming care treatment.

Jussie Smollett’s homophobic hoax conviction overturned by Illinois Supreme Court

In 2021, a jury convicted Smollett on five counts of disorderly conduct.

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The rules were in place to protect Americans from discrimination for nearly 60 years.

The New York Civil Liberties Union plans to appeal, but for now, the law will stay in place while a suit against it is heard.

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

Among his first actions will be attacks on the LGBTQ+ community. Here's what he may have planned.

The Advocate spoke with V Spehar and RaeShanda Lias about the latest developments in the saga surrounding the popular app.

The outgoing president announced that he believes the 28th Amendment to the Constitution guides American law.

Democrats are hopeful they can amend the state’s constitution to protect hard-fought rights.

The case stems from a Texas company that argued covering PrEP violated its religious freedoms, claiming the medication encourages “homosexual behavior.”

His sentence came 10 days before he returns to the White House.

The journalist and content creator sat down with The Advocate on the anniversary of creating their popular social media account.

Judge Allen Winsor, a Trump appointee, said the inmate who filed the suit hasn't shown she's been harmed.

A state district court granted a preliminary injunction blocking prohibitions on changes on the gender markers on driver's licenses and birth certificates.

New Hampshire U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas defended his support for the National Defense Authorization Act that strips trans kids of military members of care in a statement to The Advocate.

Plaintiffs sued Aetna for what they said were LGBTQ+ fertility coverage disparities.

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.

The conservative justices seemed skeptical of overturning the anti-trans law.

An appeals court still blocked a provision in the legislation that vaguely banned “recruiting” pregnant youth for abortions.

The case, U.S. v. Skrmetti, will have far-reaching implications for gender-affirming care and other issues of bodily autonomy.

The case U.S. v. Skrmetti is about the Equal Protection clause of the U.S. Constitution. The decision will shape gender-affirming care in America.

The teen said she felt “normal now” after receiving gender-affirming care treatment.

In 2021, a jury convicted Smollett on five counts of disorderly conduct.