Kentucky Schools in Chaos Over Conflicting Directions on Anti-LGBTQ+ Law
Republican lawmakers couldn’t get the law passed and enacted quickly enough, but are now facing the ramifications of their knee-jerk, rushed reaction.
April 18, 2023
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What Is Intersex? A Personal Explainer
Have questions about what it means to be intersex? Filmmaker and activist River Gallo has the answers.
February 21, 2019
Where Art Thou, V?
Fifty percent of men (and nearly as many women) don't know where the vagina actually is.
November 15, 2017
Why ‘pregnant people’ and other gender-inclusive phrases should be acceptable
“You can’t just wave it away and say, ‘Oh, these are made up terms so they’re no good,’” one linguist said. “All language is made up, and it’s made up because we have a need to say things.”
May 8, 2024
Intersex People Can No Longer Be Sidelined in the LGBTQ+ Movement
Intersex people make up nearly 2 percent of the population -- why are their lives so often invisible?
November 8, 2021
Lawsuit Filed Over Unnecessary Surgery on Intersex Baby
A 16-month-old intersex child underwent irreversible surgery, eventually classifying the child as the wrong gender.
May 14, 2013
SCOTUS Ruling on One Trans Woman's Case Could Impact All of Us
The high court's ruling on Aimee Stephens, a trans woman, will provide clarity on what constitutes "sex discrimination" -- at least, legally.
April 23, 2019
California Denounces Unnecessary Surgery on Intersex Children
A resolution adopted by the state doesn't have the force of law but does send a message, and California is the first state to take such a stand.
September 2, 2018
8 Misconceptions, Myths About Being Intersex Debunked
Here are some top myths that I hope our queer allies from other letters will help us bust.
October 26, 2019
Iowa now allows anti-transgender discrimination
The Republican-led state is the first in the nation to take protections related to gender identity out of its civil rights code.
July 1, 2025
Trans BYU Student Could Be Expelled for Top Surgery
Gender-confirmation procedures are frowned on by the Mormon Church, which owns BYU -- but Irvin says top surgery needn't fall into this category.
August 20, 2018
A 101 Guide to Knowing Thyself (And Understanding Everyone Else)
Our 101 guide to gender identities and sexual orientations.
September 4, 2017
Gay groups oppose surgeon general nominee
President Bush's nominee for surgeon general faces a contentious confirmation hearing because of his writings about homosexuality and health. In advance of the Senate hearing on Thursday, gay rights groups, the American Public Health Association, and 35 members of the House were lining up in opposition to James W. Holsinger's nomination.
July 13, 2007
ACLU Files Lawsuit Challenging Idaho's Ban on Transgender Athletes
The complaint, filed on behalf of two student athletes, also calls out the law's intrusive "sex verification" requirements in disputed cases.
April 17, 2020
Black Trans Woman Sues Circle K for Discrimination, Harassment
Judi Brown says she was subjected to transphobic and racial harassment at a Circle K store in Illinois.
August 23, 2019
Op-ed: Hey Fox News, Intersex Is Not A Punchline
Why are TV professionals making pot shots at intersex people?
February 26, 2014
Nikki Haley Calls Trans Inclusion in Sports 'Attack on Women's Rights'
The former governor and ambassador joins the right-wing chorus of alarmist rhetoric on trans female athletes.
February 9, 2021
Minnesota anti-trans state senator, who touted Trump derangement syndrome, arrested for soliciting a minor
Anti-trans elected officials appear to be far more likely to be a danger to minors than drag queens or transgender people.
March 23, 2025
Genital Exams Could Be Required Under Ohio Anti-Trans Sports Bill
What's more, the legislation is being promoted as a "women's rights" measure by lawmakers with terrible records on women's rights.
June 6, 2022
Op-ed: Why Is There a Pregnancy Epidemic Among Queer Youth?
A dearth of information on LGBT health is translating into a shocking number of pregnancies among sexual minority youth.
June 3, 2015
Health and Human Services takes stand against nonconsensual intersex surgeries
The report comes from the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, headed by Adm. Rachel Levine.
January 16, 2025