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Death of a Georgia mother denied an emergency abortion was 'preventable,' panel rules

An official state committee concluded that 28-year-old Amber Nicole Thurman's death was “preventable,” and the hospital’s delay in performing an abortion had a “large” impact on her passing.

Most Black women don't have access to abortion, and they're going to impact the elections

Out of the 11.8 million Black women between the ages of 15 and 49 in the U.S., 57 percent live in areas that restrict access to abortion.

The Disastrous Consequences of Defunding Planned Parenthood

Defunding the organization would greatly reduce access to health care, endangering women and children, writes Reay Earhart.

How Anti-Choice Legislation Affects Us All

Restricting abortion is inextricably a LGBTQ issue because we have a right to bodily autonomy just as much as anyone else.

Oklahoma Governor Orders State to Use Anti-Trans Definition of Gender

Gov. Kevin Stitt's executive order calls for binary definitions of gender according to that assigned at birth.

Texas Lawmaker's 'Man's Right to Know' Bill Turns Tables on Men's Sexual Health

To illustrate the hypocrisy regarding women's sexual health versus men's, Rep. Jessica Farrar proposed a bill to force men to undergo unnecessary rectal exams before seeking Viagra, vasectomies, and more. 

Trump's Pick to Lead Nation's Health Services Is Terrifying

We can stop Tom Price from leading the Department of Health and Human Services, writes Candace Bond-Theriault of the National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund.

Taking Away Our Civil Rights Must Not Become the New Normal After Dobbs

On the anniversary of the overturning of Roe v. Wade, remember we shouldn't get used to losing our rights.

This Black Queer Woman Counsels Texas Women on Terminating Pregnancies

Rev. Deneen Robinson already has a difficult job. Now, the cruel leaders of her state have made it even harder for her and all those who can give birth.

The Real Housewives of Gilead

Meet the women who want to bring us back to the Dark Ages -- or to a future envisioned by Margaret Atwood.

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Why Are We Gay?

Centuries of studies have tried to examine the value of homosexuality to human beings as a species.

Trump's 'Taxpayer First' Budget Is Another Assault on Women

Trump's proposed budget cuts funding for programs that provide lifesaving services to women.

Op-ed: Alzheimer's Disease Doesn't Discriminate

Who will take care of you in your old age?

Seat Filler: NYC Theater Guide for March 2012

Our man on the New York theater scene covers Denis O'Hare's solo epic, the return of Carrie, the latest Edward Albee revival, an all-male Romeo and Juliet, and much more.

A Journey of Self-Discovery — Through Home-Testing Kits

Today's home tests can tell you about your heritage, cancer risks, STI s, and overall health.

The Best LGBTQ Memoirs of 2019

The lives and stories of these trailblazers will forever be cemented.