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Did you know most anti-LGBTQ+ legislation has failed? 'We're getting these wins'

While anti-LGBTQ+ bills are scary, we're doing better than you might think, Senior Manager of State Advocacy at the Trevor Project Gabby Doyle tells The Advocate.

6 of South Dakota GOP Gov. Kristi Noem's craziest moments

From bragging about killing a puppy to lying about meeting North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un, Kristi Noem keeps getting more ridiculous.

Who is Kristi Noem? A look at the anti-LGBTQ+, dog-killing governor and vice president aspirant

Noem was once a rising star in the Republican Party. Her new autobiography may bring about her fall. Here's what you need to know.

South Dakota Republican Kristi Noem killed her dog. Now she wants to kill President Joe Biden's

Gov. Kristi Noem didn't just brag about killing her 14-month-old puppy in her new book — she also threatened President Joe Biden's dog, Commander.

Anti-DEI laws are forcing universities to grapple with a mass exodus of LGBTQ+ professors: study

New Williams Institute study finds an alarming number of professors in higher education considering leaving their states or the profession because of Republican laws.

Anti-LGBTQ+ Republican Kristi Noem brags about killing dog and goat in her new book

Will this kill the South Dakota governor's hopes for becoming Donald Trump's vice-presidential pick?

These 10 states are voting on abortion in November — is yours one?

Constitutional amendments to protect abortion will be brought to vote in November in 10 states.

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Rachel Levine Discusses Disturbing ‘Medical Refugees’ Crisis Sweeping Across the U.S.

The assistant secretary for health tackles “medical refugees,” misinformation, and transgender health care challenges in an interview with The Advocate.

Texas Is Now the Most Populous State With a Trans Health Care Ban: Here’s the Full List

As of Friday, gender dysphoria can’t be treated medically by physicians in Texas if the patient is a minor.

Leaked Emails Show GOP Lawmaker, Anti-Trans Activists Discuss Holy War

The level of religious rhetoric included in the messages makes for a script from the dystopian story, The Handmaids Tale.

South Dakota Gov. Signs Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Youth

Republican Gov. Kristi Noem's approval was expected.

South Dakota Senate Passes Ban on Gender-Affirming Care

The legislation would ban hormone treatment, puberty blockers, and gender-confirmation surgery for minors.

South Dakota Advances Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

The South Dakota House passed the bill and sent it to the Senate, but not before the House's only out member, Kameron Nelson, spoke passionately against it.