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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mississippi School District Implements Transphobic Dress Code

The district has made headlines for its transphobic policies before.

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!

Judge Tosses Lawsuit Against Ohio School District’s Pro-Trans Policies

The judge wrote of the difficulties faced by transgender youth.

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.

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.

Moms for Liberty Outnumbered by LGBTQ+ Supporters Outside Youth Center

The few protesters were met by dozens of people supportive of LGBTQ+ youth.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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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.

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.