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Nearly All LGBTQ+ Youth Exposed to Online Bullying: HRC Report

Only about 4 percent of LGBTQ+ youth said they hadn't encountered online bullying or hate.

New Jersey Governor Declares State a 'Safe Haven' for Gender-Affirming Care

Whereas Republican-controlled states are looking to restrict the rights of transgender and gender-nonconforming people, in New Jersey the governor says everybody is welcome and free.

For LGBTQ Youth, Human Rights Day Has Special Meaning

Around the world, LGBTQ, gender-nonconforming, and non-binary youth need to be heralded -- and protected.

Louisiana Republicans Overturn Veto on Gender-Affirming Care Ban

Gov. Edwards sustained his veto of two other anti-LGBTQ+ bills.

HRC president demands federal investigations into Nex Benedict’s death amid Oklahoma’s anti-LGBTQ+ climate

Kelley Robinson told The Advocate that as a parent, she would hope no other family would have to struggle with their child being bullied and then dying.

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LGBTQ+ Youth Lack Kind Communities, Mental Health Support: Study

The findings come from a new report from Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation.

Virginia Dems Block 12th Republican Bill Targeting Transgender Kids

In the Commonwealth of Virginia, Democrats are standing in the way of Republican-led efforts to legislate transgender people out of existence.

Now is the time for scouting to fully embrace trans and nonbinary youth

"Scouting has the opportunity to make its program a true safe haven for these vulnerable youth at a time when many other institutions are threatening their physical safety," writes Mike De Socio.

A Call to Action for Trans Youth on Transgender Day of Visibility

We must keep fighting for civil rights for all transgender youth in order to provide the justice they deserve.

More than 160 Democrats urge Supreme Court to support transgender people’s rights to health care

The lawmakers wrote an amicus brief in support of families of transgender youth.

A mom's Mother's Day tribute to learn and grow alongside her transgender child

A mother's reflection on the transformative journey of challenges, acceptance, joys, and advocacy of raising a transgender child.

Utah Gov. Signs Bill Banning Most Gender-Affirming Care for Youth

Republican Gov. Spencer Cox signed the legislation into law on Saturday.

Texas AG Declares Trans Medical Care Child Abuse and Targets Parents

This follows the failure of a bill that would have led to parents supportive of trans children being jailed.

Strengthen mental health support for LGBTQ+ youth through public-private partnerships

The LGBTQ+ youth mental health crisis is real and urgent. With alarming rates of suicide attempts and barriers to care, we must act now, writes Kooth Digital Health's Dr. Beth Pausic.

How Targeting LGBTQ+ Rights Is Part of the Authoritarian Playbook

Corrupt leaders from Colombia to Hungary to Oklahoma are using us as pawns to maintain power.

Janelle Monáe Teaches Lessons of Pleasure, Creativity, and Self Love

The nonbinary musician and actor unapologetically centered queer Black femme sexuality in her 2023 album, Age of Pleasure.

Rep. Robert Garcia & ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Winner Sasha Colby Talk Activism at D.C. Event

The California Democrat, who’s the first elected gay immigrant in Congress, is a big fan of the show.

Letter From a Greek Activist Fighting the Binary

George-Kyveli Papadimitriou is an activist working in Greece, who is passionate about expanding the options for young non-binary people in an inescapably binary world. This is their story, as told to Kay Cairns. 

90% of trans kids get support from parents but half face bullying at school, new report finds

More than 90 percent of parents surveyed support their child's gender identity, but half of the kids are getting bullied at school, according to the report, released along with a new guide for these parents.

Why We Created International Pronouns Day

It's more than PC culture or "identity politics" -- the new "holiday" will help transgender people feel more confident and empowered.

How Nikki Hiltz Is Making Running More Inclusive for LGBTQ+ People

"As a non-binary athlete navigating a very gendered world of athletics, it's easy to feel out of place," Hiltz said.