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Sen. Adam Schiff introduces bill to support LGBTQ+ people in starting families

Many LGBTQ+ taxpayers can't deduct expenses for these reproductive treatments now. Schiff's bill would change this.

Law

North Carolina's Gender-Affirming Care Ban for Transgender Youth Faces Legal Challenge

A new Lambda Legal lawsuit alleges HB 808’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors violates Constitution and Affordable Care Act rights.

World

California Court to Hear Lesbian Insemination Case

Guadalupe Benitez claims that after being treated with fertility drugs for nearly a year, her Christian doctors refused to inseminate her because she is a lesbian. She sued, and a San Diego County trial judge sided with her. But an appeals court reversed the ruling, and her lawsuit is scheduled to be heard by the California supreme court this week. The case is closely being watched by civil rights and physician groups who think it could have consequences for other medical procedures, including abortion and end-of-life decisions.

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Court blocks termination of LGBTQ-related NIH health research grants

A federal court in Maryland found the termination discriminatory and unconstitutional.

Law

Democrats Introduce Bill to Make PrEP Available to More Americans

White Republicans have targeted PrEP access in an attempt to limit what insurance companies cover, Democrats are trying to expand access to the life saving drugs.

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9 state attorneys general pledge to support transgender youth: 'We have your back'

"You belong here. You inspire us. And we do love you," nine state AGs tell trans youth in a new video.

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Sen. Adam Schiff introduces bill to support LGBTQ+ people in starting families

Many LGBTQ+ taxpayers can't deduct expenses for these reproductive treatments now. Schiff's bill would change this.

North Carolina's Gender-Affirming Care Ban for Transgender Youth Faces Legal Challenge

A new Lambda Legal lawsuit alleges HB 808’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors violates Constitution and Affordable Care Act rights.

Suit Challenges Florida Medicaid's Exclusion of Gender-Affirming Care

Failure to cover such care is unconstitutional, says a federal lawsuit filed Wednesday.

Florida's Medicaid Ban for Gender-Affirming Care Struck Down by Judge

"Gender identity is real," Judge Robert Hinkle wrote in finding the ban violated federal law and the U.S. Constitution.

What Trump's Religious Takeover of the Health Industry Means for You

Here's what's at stake now that Department of Health and Human Services embraced "religious freedom."

California Court to Hear Lesbian Insemination Case

Florida Eliminates Medicaid Coverage for Gender-Affirming Care

The new rules go into effect later this month.

What Medicaid and SNAP cuts mean for LGBTQ+ people

Trump's "one big, beautiful" tax and spending law is poised to make drastic cuts to Medicaid and SNAP — programs on which many LGBTQ+ Americans rely.

Court blocks termination of LGBTQ-related NIH health research grants

A federal court in Maryland found the termination discriminatory and unconstitutional.

Idaho's anti-trans law could impede investigation of child sexual assault

The law, which went into effect July 1, prevents minors from getting any type of health care without parental consent.

Democrats Introduce Bill to Make PrEP Available to More Americans

White Republicans have targeted PrEP access in an attempt to limit what insurance companies cover, Democrats are trying to expand access to the life saving drugs.

A First: California Mandates Gender-Affirming Care for Foster Youth

A bill signed today by Gov. Jerry Brown assures that young people in the foster care system have access to medically necessary gender-affirming procedures.

Tennessee Will Excuse Students From Lessons With LGBTQ+ Content

Gov. Bill Lee (pictured) signed a bill to this effect into law Monday, requiring parental notification regarding lessons that deal with sexual orientation or gender idenity.

NCAA LGBTQ+ Group: End the Attacks on Transgender Athletes

States must withdraw legislation seeking to exclude trans athletes from school sports, says an open letter from the NCAA Division III LGBTQ OneTeam Program and Working Group.

U.S. Suspends Health Aid to Uganda Over 'Jail the Gays' Law

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control announced a suspension of some of its annual $3.9 million in health care aid usually given to the East African country.

9 state attorneys general pledge to support transgender youth: 'We have your back'

"You belong here. You inspire us. And we do love you," nine state AGs tell trans youth in a new video.

California Governor Brown Signs Four LGBT-Supportive Bills

They address benefits for transgender workers, assisted reproduction, anti-LGBT bullying, and the collection of demographic data.

Is Obama's Marriage Support a Boon for Benefits?

Obamacare Prohibits Providers From Denying Health Care to Trans People

The Obama administration is banning health providers from denying access to transgender people because of their gender identity.

GOP Declares War on HIV Program as Dr. Fauci Rings Alarm

After demonizing abortion services and marriage rights, Republicans now take aim at PEPFAR, which has saved millions of lives.

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Many LGBTQ+ taxpayers can't deduct expenses for these reproductive treatments now. Schiff's bill would change this.

A new Lambda Legal lawsuit alleges HB 808’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors violates Constitution and Affordable Care Act rights.

Failure to cover such care is unconstitutional, says a federal lawsuit filed Wednesday.

"Gender identity is real," Judge Robert Hinkle wrote in finding the ban violated federal law and the U.S. Constitution.

Here's what's at stake now that Department of Health and Human Services embraced "religious freedom."

The new rules go into effect later this month.

Trump's "one big, beautiful" tax and spending law is poised to make drastic cuts to Medicaid and SNAP — programs on which many LGBTQ+ Americans rely.

A federal court in Maryland found the termination discriminatory and unconstitutional.

The law, which went into effect July 1, prevents minors from getting any type of health care without parental consent.

White Republicans have targeted PrEP access in an attempt to limit what insurance companies cover, Democrats are trying to expand access to the life saving drugs.

A bill signed today by Gov. Jerry Brown assures that young people in the foster care system have access to medically necessary gender-affirming procedures.

Gov. Bill Lee (pictured) signed a bill to this effect into law Monday, requiring parental notification regarding lessons that deal with sexual orientation or gender idenity.

States must withdraw legislation seeking to exclude trans athletes from school sports, says an open letter from the NCAA Division III LGBTQ OneTeam Program and Working Group.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control announced a suspension of some of its annual $3.9 million in health care aid usually given to the East African country.

"You belong here. You inspire us. And we do love you," nine state AGs tell trans youth in a new video.

They address benefits for transgender workers, assisted reproduction, anti-LGBT bullying, and the collection of demographic data.

The Obama administration is banning health providers from denying access to transgender people because of their gender identity.

After demonizing abortion services and marriage rights, Republicans now take aim at PEPFAR, which has saved millions of lives.

They are attaching anti-LGBTQ+ amendments to every appropriations bill that's pending.