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People in states with abortion bans are twice as likely to die during pregnancy

The risk is greatest for Black women in states with bans, who are 3.3 times more likely to die than White women in those same states.

Charlee Doom Conflict Specialist with the State Department holding baby speaking to CNN Jake Tapper USA Navy USAID mission sailors signal MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter after rescuing victims of a private airplane crash

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A USAID worker's pregnant wife was denied an emergency medical evacuation after DOGE fired her

Charlee Doom's wife was 31 weeks pregnant when she suffered "life-threatening" complications. The State Department denied her medical evacuation request — twice.

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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.

3D medical rendering of human sperm cells swimming

Law

Ohio bill would ban ejaculation without intent to conceive — with exceptions for LGBTQ+ people

The Conception Begins at Erection Act contains exceptions for men using birth control, donating sperm, masturbating, or having sex with another man or member of the LGBTQ+ community.

Petri dish with embryo sample in IVF laboratory

Voices

Protecting the rights of LGBTQ+ families in the second Trump presidency

Navigating in a Trump world, family formation attorney Janene Oleaga discusses the challenges and strategies for protecting reproductive rights for LGBTQ+ families

pregnancy complications

A USAID worker's pregnant wife was denied an emergency medical evacuation after DOGE fired her

Charlee Doom's wife was 31 weeks pregnant when she suffered "life-threatening" complications. The State Department denied her medical evacuation request — twice.

140,000 Demand Hospitals Respect Same-Sex Couples' Visitation Rights

A Change.org petition has more than 140,000 signatures in support of a Nevada same-sex couple who were denied access to each other when one woman was admitted for pregnancy complications.

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.

Ohio bill would ban ejaculation without intent to conceive — with exceptions for LGBTQ+ people

The Conception Begins at Erection Act contains exceptions for men using birth control, donating sperm, masturbating, or having sex with another man or member of the LGBTQ+ community.

Texas Supreme Court Rules Against Pregnant Woman Seeking Abortion Who Had to Flee the State for One

Texas as a near ban on abortion, except for medical emergencies. Kate Cox sought an abortion after being informed her fetus had a fatal condition, which could also affect her.

Lesbian Couple Face Discrimination at Nevada Hospital

The Disastrous Consequences of Defunding Planned Parenthood

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

Senate Fails to Pass Abortion Rights Bill After Roe v. Wade Leak

The legislation would have protected these rights even if Roe v. Wade is overturned.

Labor of Love

Thomas Beatie gives The Advocate a first-person account of how it feels to be pregnant and carrying a child for his wife and himself.

Labor of Love

Is society ready for this pregnant husband?

Trans Positions

As the media world buzzed about the "pregnant man," trans activists stayed relatively mum. Now we're asking: Has Thomas Beatie's public exposure hurt the transgender movement?

Trans Positions

As the media world buzzed about the "pregnant man," trans activists stayed relatively mum. Now we're asking: Has Thomas Beatie's public exposure hurt the transgender movement?

Lets Wait a While

Manhunt be damned! This Gen-Y college student is staying a virgin until he snags the right guy.

Protecting the rights of LGBTQ+ families in the second Trump presidency

Navigating in a Trump world, family formation attorney Janene Oleaga discusses the challenges and strategies for protecting reproductive rights for LGBTQ+ families

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.

Wanna Defund Planned Parenthood, Trump? Ask Pence How That Went

The president is playing a dangerous game by threatening this vital resource, writes Brian Tashman of People for the American Way.

To The FDA, Everyone Transgender Is a Gay Man

There's a secret in the federal blood donation policy: it treats all transgender people -- male or female -- like they're gay or bisexual men.

STUDY: Yes, Some Trans Men Do Seek Pregnancy

A small investigative study hopes to inspire more research into unprecedented findings that complicate assumptions about trans men's experience and emotions during pregnancy.

Lambda Literary Award Finalists You Must Read

In celebration of the 2013 finalists, we review five nominated works of LGBT literature that should be at the top of you must-read list.

Hot Sheet for October 26 2012

The top 10 entertainment highlights on our gaydar this week: where to show off your costume for the gayest holiday, an LGBT reality show, and two don't-miss art exhibits.

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pregnancy complications

The risk is greatest for Black women in states with bans, who are 3.3 times more likely to die than White women in those same states.

Charlee Doom's wife was 31 weeks pregnant when she suffered "life-threatening" complications. The State Department denied her medical evacuation request — twice.

A Change.org petition has more than 140,000 signatures in support of a Nevada same-sex couple who were denied access to each other when one woman was admitted for pregnancy complications.

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.

The Conception Begins at Erection Act contains exceptions for men using birth control, donating sperm, masturbating, or having sex with another man or member of the LGBTQ+ community.

Texas as a near ban on abortion, except for medical emergencies. Kate Cox sought an abortion after being informed her fetus had a fatal condition, which could also affect her.

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

The legislation would have protected these rights even if Roe v. Wade is overturned.

Thomas Beatie gives The Advocate a first-person account of how it feels to be pregnant and carrying a child for his wife and himself.

Is society ready for this pregnant husband?

As the media world buzzed about the "pregnant man," trans activists stayed relatively mum. Now we're asking: Has Thomas Beatie's public exposure hurt the transgender movement?

As the media world buzzed about the "pregnant man," trans activists stayed relatively mum. Now we're asking: Has Thomas Beatie's public exposure hurt the transgender movement?

Manhunt be damned! This Gen-Y college student is staying a virgin until he snags the right guy.

Navigating in a Trump world, family formation attorney Janene Oleaga discusses the challenges and strategies for protecting reproductive rights for LGBTQ+ families

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

The president is playing a dangerous game by threatening this vital resource, writes Brian Tashman of People for the American Way.

There's a secret in the federal blood donation policy: it treats all transgender people -- male or female -- like they're gay or bisexual men.

A small investigative study hopes to inspire more research into unprecedented findings that complicate assumptions about trans men's experience and emotions during pregnancy.

In celebration of the 2013 finalists, we review five nominated works of LGBT literature that should be at the top of you must-read list.

The top 10 entertainment highlights on our gaydar this week: where to show off your costume for the gayest holiday, an LGBT reality show, and two don't-miss art exhibits.