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RFK Jr.'s HHS investigates Seattle Children's Hospital over youth gender-affirming care

If the department concludes the hospital violated RFK Jr.'s illegal policy, it could lose its Medicaid and Medicare funding.

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Texas AG Ken Paxton won't leave trans people alone, again requests data from out of state

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has once again requested medical records from a transgender health care provider in another state, despite having no legal jurisdiction.

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Cynthia Nixon calls out 'sanitization and corporatization' of Pride at Advocate event

"I think we don't need these people coming in and trying to steal our glitter and our glory and our spotlight," Nixon said.

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Here are the 31 transgender Americans lost to violence in 2024

The epidemic of fatal violence against trans people in the U.S. continues.

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RFK Jr.'s HHS investigates Seattle Children's Hospital over youth gender-affirming care

If the department concludes the hospital violated RFK Jr.'s illegal policy, it could lose its Medicaid and Medicare funding.

Texas AG Ken Paxton won't leave trans people alone, again requests data from out of state

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has once again requested medical records from a transgender health care provider in another state, despite having no legal jurisdiction.

Seattle Hospital Sues Texas AG Over Demand for Trans Care Info

The famously anti-LGBTQ+ Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton had demanded to know if Seattle Children's Hospital had provided gender-affirming care to any Texans.

Cynthia Nixon calls out 'sanitization and corporatization' of Pride at Advocate event

"I think we don't need these people coming in and trying to steal our glitter and our glory and our spotlight," Nixon said.

Here are the 31 transgender Americans lost to violence in 2024

The epidemic of fatal violence against trans people in the U.S. continues.

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Find The Best LGBT-Friendly Hospitals In Your State

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17 Women Who Changed the Course of LGBTQ+ History

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30 Amazing HIV-Positive Gay Men

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Your Guide to Season 1 of I Am Cait

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Our 18 Favorite Films at Outfest

This year's Outfest features more than 150 films. The Advocate has chosen 18 of our favorites.

Meet the 36 Point Scholars That Make Up the Class of 2015

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Meet the Point Foundation’s Class of 2017

These lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer students are in for a great year ahead!

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Working for a living is the great equalizer. Your photos show that we have stereotype-busting careers.

The Top 175 Essential Films of All Time for LGBT Viewers

What is the most essential movie ever for LGBT viewers? There can be only one. We've made our pick, and now you can vote on Facebook and Twitter in a "Clash of the Classics!"

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seattle children's hospital

If the department concludes the hospital violated RFK Jr.'s illegal policy, it could lose its Medicaid and Medicare funding.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has once again requested medical records from a transgender health care provider in another state, despite having no legal jurisdiction.

The famously anti-LGBTQ+ Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton had demanded to know if Seattle Children's Hospital had provided gender-affirming care to any Texans.

"I think we don't need these people coming in and trying to steal our glitter and our glory and our spotlight," Nixon said.

The epidemic of fatal violence against trans people in the U.S. continues.

Which hospitals are truly the best when it comes to caring for LGBT patients?

A record-breaking 464 hospitals nationwide were named LGBT healthcare leaders in the Human Rights Campaign's 2013 Healthcare Equality Index.

For Women's History Month, we salute activists who've made LGBTQ+ history from the 1950s through the 2020s.

Here are 30 great guys who HIV Plus magazine named to its annual list of men who are reinventing what it means to be HIV-positive.

With a second season now on order, here's a complete collection of our He Said, She Said reviews of I Am Cait and links to online episodes.

This year's Outfest features more than 150 films. The Advocate has chosen 18 of our favorites.

Thanks to the Point Foundation, these LGBT young people are getting the education they need to support their passions and change the world.

Donald Trump had a big effect on where LGBT people should shop this holiday season.

These lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer students are in for a great year ahead!

Working for a living is the great equalizer. Your photos show that we have stereotype-busting careers.

What is the most essential movie ever for LGBT viewers? There can be only one. We've made our pick, and now you can vote on Facebook and Twitter in a "Clash of the Classics!"