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Nearly half of Americans don’t want politicians focusing on trans issues: survey

A new survey shows that 49 percent of Americans think politicians should not be focusing on transgender issues at all.

Most Americans support transgender health care and sports bans — yet they oppose discrimination

Most Americans support banning gender-affirming care for youth and preventing trans athletes from participating on teams that align with their identity — yet they also support anti-discrimination laws protecting trans people.

Donald Trump unleashes torrent of transphobic ads in last leg of 2024 election

Donald Trump is using fear of transgender people to try to win the election.

Spokane mayor struggles against public opinion

More than six in 10 people said they would vote to oust Spokane, Wash., mayor James West if a special recall election were held today, a newspaper and television station report.

How to fight Trump’s anti-trans messaging that’s poisoning public opinion

A new poll suggests that anti-trans misinformation is working to erode support.

WATCH: How We Won Over Public Opinion on Marriage

In the last 20 years, public opinion on marriage has done a near-180. How did that happen?

WATCH: Rachel Maddow Dissects GOP on Equality

'As public opinion goes [on marriage equality], this is a public opinion train that has left the station,' the 'Rachel Maddow Show' host said Tuesday.

Americans Divided on Use of Chosen Pronouns in Schools, Survey Finds

Legislation and public opinion clash over student pronoun recognition.

Medicare Wants Your Opinion on Covering Gender Reassignment Surgery

The agency was giving the public 30 days to offer their opinions on whether Medicare should cover surgery for transgender patients with coverage.

Joe Biden Urges Business Leaders to Stand for LGBT Rights Worldwide

At the World Economic Forum, Biden tells execs they can help change public opinion and government policy in homophobic nations.

Op-ed: Maine Report Lifts Veil on NOM’s Illegal Fundraising Scheme

The National Organization for Marriage has been losing at the ballot box, in courthouses, and in public opinion, but now the group's shady practices provide another hurdle.

Iowa Marriage Equality Opponents Admit Losing Enthusiasm

The campaign to repeal marriage equality in Iowa appears to be suffering from changing public opinion and declining interest even among some conservative Republicans.

The huge banner of a glaring Trump in front of the USDA is a literal sign the U.S. has lost its democracy

Opinion: When public spaces glorify the ruler, dissent is silenced, and history is rewritten, it's the end of America as we knew it, writes John Casey.

Survey Finds Americans Remain Divided on Marriage Equality

President Obama's support for marriage equality did little to move overall public opinion on the issue, but the endorsement did animate his core backers and opponents, according to a new survey.

Idaho Gov. Sticks to Expensive Defense of Marriage Ban

Despite several court rulings and a decided victory in the court of public opinion, Idaho governor Butch Otter isn't willing to let marriage equality take hold in the Gem State.

How the Trump administration is greenlighting discrimination against LGBTQ+ federal employees

Opinion: By mandating “robust” protection of religious expression, the Trump administration opens the door to increased discrimination against LGBTQ+ federal employees, writes Brad Sears.

Opinion: Why you should be angry that Musk and DOGE have access to your data

Musk and his minions already have unfettered access to your medical records, tax information, and more, writes John Casey. So what are you going to do about it, he asks.


12 batsh*t things Nancy Mace has done in her anti-transgender attention grab

From slurs to false accusations, here are 12 times Nancy Mace manufactured political stunts just to feel the public eye's gaze.

Investigation Fails to Find Who Leaked SCOTUS Dobbs Draft Opinion

The Dobbs decision overturned Roe v. Wade, striking down the federal right to abortion.

Op-ed: What NOM's President Gets Right on Marriage Equality

The president of the National Organization for Marriage predicted that 2014 will be a major year in marriage equality, but he's probably not going to like the outcome.