Transgender Youth Face Hurdles Getting Gender-Affirming Care Even When It's Legal
Legal battles and provider concerns can complicate access to gender-affirming care.
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Beloved Free Mom Hugs Organize First Conference in Oklahoma City
The group doles out friendly squeezes to LGBTQ+ people who otherwise wouldn’t get them.
September 08 2023 9:00 PM
It Gets Better Steps Back From Twitter/X Over Hate Speech Concerns
It's become almost impossible to block hate speech on the platform, It Gets Better officials say.
August 15 2023 10:24 PM
Idaho Bathroom Law Targeting Transgender Students Blocked by Judge
He issued a temporary restraining order that stops the new law from being implemented while a legal challenge makes its way through the court system.
August 11 2023 12:50 PM
Florida School District Bans Trans Employees From Using Their Pronouns
The version of Ron DeSantis’s “anti-woke” Florida seems to include restrictions on some people’s speech.
August 08 2023 3:04 PM
America’s Pediatricians Reiterate Support for Gender-Affirming Care
The American Academy of Pediatrics said it continues to support the necessary and evidence-based care young transgender people need.
August 04 2023 4:03 PM
Mississippi School District Implements Transphobic Dress Code
The district has made headlines for its transphobic policies before.
August 04 2023 10:13 AM
A Brighter Future: Meet The Advocate's '30 Under 30'
We're celebrating 30 amazing LGBTQ+ young people who are blazing a trail toward a better, brighter future for all!
August 02 2023 11:38 AM
Judge Tosses Lawsuit Against Ohio School District’s Pro-Trans Policies
The judge wrote of the difficulties faced by transgender youth.
August 02 2023 9:00 AM
Lori Lightfoot on Defending the LGBTQ+ Community Against Republican Attacks
The former Chicago mayor says she understands the strategy Republicans are using and that it’s a losing one.
July 31 2023 9:00 AM
ACLU Warns New Jersey Library Not to Censor LGBTQ+ Book
The library’s leadership moved the book Gender Queer out of the young adult section.
July 17 2023 4:59 PM
Moms for Liberty Outnumbered by LGBTQ+ Supporters Outside Youth Center
The few protesters were met by dozens of people supportive of LGBTQ+ youth.
July 14 2023 5:05 PM
Portland Drag-a-Thon Sets World Record for Longest Drag Show
The event took a stand for an art form under attack and raised money for the Trevor Project.
July 13 2023 6:04 PM
Democratic Governors ‘Rise Up’ to Join in Support of LGBTQ+ Youth
Together, local and state leaders are expressing the urgency to care for LGBTQ+ young people in all communities.
July 10 2023 5:52 PM
At Brown University, 38 Percent of Students Say They're Not Straight
The number, based on a student poll, is more than double the proportion from when the poll was first conducted in 2010.
July 10 2023 5:35 PM
Tennessee Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors Upheld by Appeals Court
It is the first time a federal court has allowed such a law to go into effect.
July 10 2023 12:30 PM
Hetrick-Martin Institute Brings in Big Names to Help Marginalized Queer Youth
The organization is holding a special fundraiser in the Hamptons on July 15.
July 10 2023 11:46 AM
The Trevor Project Lays Off 12% of Its Staff
The organization says that reducing its workforce was a measure of last resort.
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July 07 2023 5:34 PM
Glenn Youngkin Strips LGBTQ+ Young People of Resources in Virginia
The Republican who claims to be all about parental rights continues to dismantle gains built by his two Democratic predecessors.
July 07 2023 3:26 PM
Queer Youth 'Slay The Runway' in Fashion Workshop Catered to LGBTQ+ Teens
The two-week workshop ends with a fashion show featuring the teens' designs.
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