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Fox News poll: Voters trust Kamala Harris more than Donald Trump on transgender issues

The poll is the latest evidence that anti-trans attack ads may not help Republicans in 2024.

It's unanimous — Sacramento is now a sanctuary city for transgender people

Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg said that "we debate the many issues in our city, but there's no shade of gray when it comes to civil rights."

Maine Democrats bail on bill making state sanctuary for trans people amid far-right uproar

Seemingly influenced by a significant online campaign led by Libs of TikTok’s Chaya Raichik, Maine legislators voted against a bill addressing gender-affirming care for minors.

Far-Right Group Sues Over California's Support for Trans Youth

The suit seeks to strike down the law making California a sanctuary state for trans minors seeking gender-affirming care.

Maine signs trans and abortion sanctuary bill into law, despite violent threats

Despite a series of bomb threats against legislators in the state, Maine's Gov. Janet Mills has signed a transgender and abortion sanctuary bill into law.

'Turn up the love:' San Francisco becomes a sanctuary city for transgender people

"Our city has been and will continue to be a sanctuary and a beacon for our transgender and gender non-conforming siblings,” Supervisor Rafael Mandelman said.

California Could Become Refuge for Trans Youth Seeking Care

Lawmakers have sent Gov. Gavin Newsom a bill that would help young people from hostile states receive gender-affirming care in California.

Dem Candidates for Illinois Gov. Spar Over Who's Most LGBT-Friendly

Illinois -- a state with no shortage of problems, from violence to budget impasses -- has five LGBT-friendly Democrats vying to lead it.

GOP Oklahoma Governor: Biden Caused Chick-fil-A Sauce Shortage

Kevin Stitt also stands strong against PETA's "vegan agenda."

A day in the life of working with trans youth: Navigating the fallout of harmful media coverage

How one psychotherapist navigates the challenges posed by misinformation and politicization to support transgender and gender-diverse youth and their families.

The transgender community is facing a silent genocide in the U.K.

As the U.K. snap elections take place, a British-American trans woman reflects on the painful and lasting impact of the anti-trans movement in the country.

Fact check: JD Vance falsely claims Tim Walz signed bill to let Minnesota 'kidnap kids' and 'trans them'

The bill actually modifies the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, allowing the state to take jurisdiction over custody cases in custody disputes between two parents.

Sometimes I Feel Like I Live in Two Different Worlds

On Spirit Day, Rebekah Bruesehoff, a 16-year-old author and activist talks about her history of advocating for the rights and safety of transgender young people since the age of 10.

LGBTQ+ Groups Rejoice Over DACA Ruling, Trump Calls It 'Shotgun Blast'

The program protecting "dreamers," undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children, will survive.

Tennessee Senate passes bill making 'recruiting' for trans youth care a felony

The bill could have far ranging impacts in Tennessee and outside of the state, and could be broadly used to target health care professionals across state lines.

Former students share how Tim Walz allyship to LGBTQ+ teens in the '90s changed the course of their lives

Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate has been a vocal LGBTQ+ ally.

Florida City Declares Itself LGBTQ+ Sanctuary

Lake Worth Beach is the first to take such an action.

Erie, Pennsylvania, Declares Itself LGBTQ+ Sanctuary City

The city vows to stand up against any anti-LGBTQ+ laws passed at the county, state, or national level.

Club Q Shooting: An Egregious Attack on a Sacred Queer Space

LGBTQ+ bars are sacred institutions in our community, places where we go to feel joy and be ourselves -- and that makes the Club Q tragedy all the more horrific.