Is queer media in crisis? A new report shows the way forward
LGBTQ+ media is in danger — but all is not lost.
November 4, 2025
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U.S. Facing Growing Extremism in Denying Care to Transgender People: Report
A recent report has found that transgender people’s gender-affirming care is in peril at an alarmingly high rate.
April 30, 2023
Human rights Web site ranks New York, New Mexico as best
Of the 50 states, New York and New Mexico do the best job of respecting LGBT and reproductive rights, while South Dakota does the worst, according to the new Web site MappingOurRights.org.
June 1, 2006
Report Finds U.S. Hate Crimes Laws Inconsistent, Lack Impact
Judy Shepard, whose son Matthew Shepard was brutally murdered in a hate crime, wrote the forward for the report.
July 29, 2021
Finally, An Encyclopedia Picks Up Where Wikipedia Ends
The Networkers: One activist uses the Internet to bring LGBT history to the masses.
August 18, 2014
Alaska Allows Medicaid to Cover Gender-Affirming Health Care
Following a lawsuit, the red state begrudgingly changes its policy.
July 23, 2021
Kentucky bans conversion therapy for youth as Gov. Andy Beshear signs 'monumental' order
Beshear signed the executive order after similar legislation repeatedly failed in the Republican-dominated state legislature earlier this year.
September 18, 2024
Pennsylvania regulatory health boards condemn conversion therapy
Those who subject minors to the procedure may face discipline, they warn.
May 3, 2024
Ron DeSantis Just Appointed Moms for Liberty Cofounder to Florida Commission
The group has been labeled an anti-government extremist organization.
September 7, 2023
Top 15 safest U.S. cities for LGBTQ+ travel
Get ready for a safe and fabulous LGBTQ+ travel experience with misterb&b's Queer Safety Index.
April 17, 2025
From Money to Mental Health, Pandemic Ravages LGBTQ+ Households
An alarming new report indicates LGBTQ+ people are suffering disproportionately from COVID-19.
December 23, 2020
Florida Republican Makes Another Attempt at Pro-LGBT Rights Bill
Republican state representative Holly Raschien helped bridge the gap to file the employment nondiscrimination bill that has failed several times.
November 26, 2014
University Under Attack for Transgender Exhibition
Loren Cameron's photos documenting trans bodies has gotten some Minnesota students up in arms.
September 19, 2012
WATCH: White House Honors LGBT Champions of Change
The White House will honor six individuals and organizations working to improve the lives of LGBT people at a "Champions of Change" event to be streamed live Thursday morning.
July 19, 2012
Gender-affirming care just became more accessible in Maryland
Medicaid must now cover “medically necessary” gender-affirming care procedures in Maryland.
January 11, 2024
Michigan bans 'gay and trans panic' defense as Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs historic bill (exclusive)
HB 4718 prohibits using the "sexual orientation or gender identity of a victim as a defense to a crime."
July 24, 2024
Iowa bans Medicaid from covering gender-affirming care for adults
The law prevents Medicaid from paying for hormone therapy or gender-affirming surgeries for trans people, but not for cis people.
June 12, 2025
'Turn up the love:' San Francisco becomes a sanctuary city for transgender people
"Our city has been and will continue to be a sanctuary and a beacon for our transgender and gender non-conforming siblings,” Supervisor Rafael Mandelman said.
June 13, 2024
Here's how Project 2025's anti-transgender policies could impact all families
The vision for Trump’s second term in the White House purports to protect families — but its anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric is centered in exclusion.
August 28, 2024
Ohio's 'medically baseless and genuinely dangerous' gender-affirming care ban upheld by judge
Judge Michael J. Holbrook wrote in his ruling that those “dissatisfied" with the legislation must settle their grievances "through their vote as opposed to the judicial system.”
August 7, 2024
What trans and nonbinary people need to know about updating their passports and birth certificates
Trans and nonbinary people are able to update their passports with the sex marker that aligns with their gender identity as of June 17.
July 8, 2025