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Gender-affirming care improves transgender lives, according to largest survey of trans people

The 2022 U.S. Transgender Survey documents the benefits of gender-affirming health care but shows the challenges trans people continue to face.

Stepping Out as Allies to Stop Anti-Trans Attacks

For Pride Month, SAGE, the world’s largest advocacy organization for LGBTQ+ elders, donated $75,000 to the three leading national trans organizations to help the trans community fight back

A Call to Action for Trans Youth on Transgender Day of Visibility

We must keep fighting for civil rights for all transgender youth in order to provide the justice they deserve.

Why Visibility Is Not Enough for Trans Equality

Trans Day of Visibility is vital, but it will take legal might to end "bathroom bills" and other legislated animus.

Wisconsin Trans Student Sues for Equal Bathroom Access

Ashton Whitaker's school is violating federal law by denying him access to the boys' restroom, says the Transgender Law Center.

Megan Rapinoe Stands Up for Equal Pay and Trans Athletes

Appearing at the White House and before Congress, the out athlete called for gender equity in pay and said women's sports are not "spontaneously combusting" due to trans inclusion.

U.K. Minister for Women and Equalities Suggests Gutting Trans Rights

Conservative Lizz Truss wants to use ongoing reforms to the Gender Recognition Act to limit treatment options for trans children.

Joe Biden: People of Faith Should Support Trans Equality

"The idea that someone can tell you that you can't be who you are in your heart and your soul is just wrong," the former veep tells Mara Keisling. 

How Trans Twitter Is Reacting to Marriage Equality

The consensus? Great news; now let's refocus on transphobic discrimination and violence, especially against trans women of color.

WATCH: This Trans Christian Is Fighting for Miss. Equality

In a possible first for trans visibility in a televised public education campaign, Blossom Brown shares her story with HRC's 'All God's Children' series.

40 Under 40: Carmen Carrera Is a Model for Trans Equality

The Entertainers: Carmen Carrera is a trans model who is blazing trails in the worlds of fashion and entertainment.

The UK’s 'Equality' ruling has put trans lives on trial

Not A Phase's Dee Humphreys on the recent ruling, fear and uncertainty, and how the community is rallying support from across the country.

Equality California Files Suit Against Trump's Trans Military Ban

"Trump has attacked American heroes," says executive director Rick Zbur.

Federal Court Upholds Ruling Affirming Trans Student’s Equal Access

Not a single judge in the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals wanted to reconsider a ruling that declared 16-year-old Gavin Grimm should be allowed to use the boys' bathroom at his Virginia high school. 

When Our Leaders Stopped Whispering 'Trans Equality'

U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch’s statement supporting trans rights was more than profound — it may have altered the course of history, says this trans woman and activist. 

WATCH: 92-Year-Old Trans WWII Vet Fights Discrimination

A 92-year-old transgender WWII veteran claims discrimination after being refused Social Security survivor benefits following her husband's death.

U.K. trans groups respond to high court ruling that trans women aren’t considered women under equalities law

The U.K. Supreme Court noted that transgender women are still protected from discrimination by the law.

Trans Teen Stars in Equality Act Hearing, Lindsey Graham Gets Schooled

Stella Keating testified eloquently in favor of the LGBTQ+ rights bill, while Alphonso David stood up to the South Carolina senator's distortions.