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Harvard Medical School delays transgender health care course after conservative outlet questions fee waivers

Originally, the institution offered fee waivers for trans and gender diverse participants. The National Review questioned if that was legal.

Lesbian, gay, and bi medical students more likely to leave school than straight peers: study

The study did not examine the cause, but it may well be discrimination, according to the authors.

What Owasso police, school and Oklahoma’s chief medical examiner have said about Nex Benedict’s death

Owasso police shared a new statement with The Advocate about Nex's death and media reports about what happened.

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A Guide to the Gay Man's Physical Exam

The annual physical exam is taught as a universal modality in medical schools. Since there are certain risk factors that pertain specifically to the gay community, this discussion will focus on aspects of the physical exam that are critical for gay men.

Harvard doctors sue Trump administration over censoring LGBTQ+ terms

“Good doctors serve and advocate for their patients, whoever they are,” one of the doctors said in a statement. “We cannot uphold an oath to Do No Harm if our training and research are politicized.”

When doctors ignore pronouns, patients pay the price. Here's why

Kelly Goonan writes that asking for pronouns, gender-inclusive language, and specialized training can make a world of difference in healthcare for LGBTQ+ patients.

In the face of tweets and turmoil, why I left the South as a medical student

Dr. Thomas Agostini was in the middle of a targeting campaign against gender-diverse care in the Southeast, having no choice but to leave for a safer practice environment.

South Carolina Teacher Fired for Discussing Article on Gay Bears

The school system had recently reminded teachers that any controversial subjects had to be approved in advance.

Georgia School Yanks Trans Girl From Dance For Wearing Female Attire

The 13-year-old was removed from the dance and isolated from other students, according to her mother.

Gender-Affirming Care Bans Often Modeled by Anti-LGBTQ+ Groups: Report

Their language is identical or similar to that endorsed by the Family Research Council and a newer group called Do No Harm.

Moms For Liberty founder 'thankful' for Trump's school transgender surgery lie

The former president has repeated a claim that schools are giving gender-affirmation operations to students and sending them home another gender.

LGBTQ+ non-U.S. citizens at risk under Trump’s immigration crackdown: study

About 3 percent of immigrants living in the country identify as LGBTQ+.

STUDY: Religious Counseling Has Higher Risk of LGB Suicide

That doesn't necessarily mean it causes suicide, but the association is troubling, says a new study.

How Right-Wing Media Promoted Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Legislation

An analysis by the Daily Dot shows how far-right outlets, working closely with Gov. Ron DeSantis's administration, rallied to support the law.

UCLA rejects Trump's demands to accept anti-transgender policies — for now

The university has refused to bow to the President’s sweeping list of anti-transgender demands — bucking a growing trend of large universities that have caved to similar pressure.

Harvard marks Pride Month with new LGBTQ+ Health Center of Excellence

The prestigious institution will launch a center dedicated to advancing health equity for LGBTQ+ people.

S.C. Lawmaker Tries to Block Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

The American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry says bills like these can be dangerous for kids' mental health.