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Olivia Hill Sworn in to Nashville Metro Council and Becomes First Out Trans Official in Tennessee

Hill emphasizes that being trans is just a part of who she is, but she aims to offer positive representation.

Martina Navratilova Tells Daniel Radcliffe to 'Be Quiet' on Supporting Transgender Rights

The tennis star took issue with the actor’s inclusive stance on transgender women’s representation in sports.

Florida's Transgender Bathroom Ban Challenged in Court by Group of Activists Ahead of March

The group of activists will be in Orlando for a march in support of trans youth in the state.

Delaware Becomes 17th State to Outlaw 'Gay and Trans Panic' Defense

The legislation was championed by out lawmakers, including Eric Morrison and Sarah McBride.

Dylan Mulvaney Is Trevor Project's Suicide Prevention Advocate of the Year

Mulvaney is “a beacon of trans joy, positivity, and inspiration for the LGBTQ community,” the Trevor Project says.

Kentucky and Tennessee Bans on Trans Care for Youth Upheld in Court

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued its ruling Thursday, but the lawyers representing trans youth and families note that the fight is not over.

How Jonathan Van Ness Clapped Back at Megyn Kelly Over Mocking Trans Inclusion in Sports

The Queer Eye star called out the right-wing pundit’s transphobic mockery.

Lauren Boebert Under Fire for Horrifying Transphobic Comments About Pentagon Official

Boebert's Democratic colleagues were quick to come to the official's defense.

Sylvia Swayne Aims to Make History as Alabama’s First Trans State Representative

Swayne came in second during a primary this week and will head to a runoff election.

Transphobia Runs Amok at Second Republican Presidential Debate

Calls for national bans on gender-affirming care plus an assertion that trans people are mentally ill marked the event.

Montana Rep. Zooey Zephyr Says She's 'Thankful' After Judge Blocks Trans Care Ban

It “is unlikely to survive any level of constitutional review,” a state court judge wrote.

2 Men Plead Guilty to Hate Crime Against Trans Woman Hours Before Her Murder

The men harassed and shot Alexa Neulisa Luciano with paintballs; she was found shot dead the following day.

Texas Judge Strikes Down Anti-Drag Law Days After Another Upholds College Drag Ban

Very different conclusions came from two federal judges in the same state.

Oklahoma Black Trans Woman DéVonnie J’Rae Johnson Fatally Shot in Los Angeles

She is at least the 16th transgender person to die by violence in the U.S. this year.

QAnon Believer Threatens to Kill U.S. Congresswoman He Thought Was Transgender

Michael David Fox pled guilty in the case.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom Signs 9 Pro-LGBTQ+ Bills Into Law

The bills deal with issues such as foster care, name and pronoun recognition, and restroom access.

Tennessee’s First Transgender Elected Official, Olivia Hill, May Have to Use Men's Restroom

State laws create an unclear pathway for Olivia Hill’s rights concerning gender-specific facilities.

Gavin Newsom Vetoes Bill Requiring Custody Decisions Involve Affirming Children’s Gender Identity

California Go. Gavin Newsom released a veto letter saying that he was still committed to advancing transgender rights.

California Trans and Nonbinary Youth on Why Forced Outing Is Dangerous

As school districts in conservative parts of California enact these policies, young people speak out.

Virginia Beach Parents Sue to Force Schools to Adopt Glenn Youngkin's Anti-Trans Policies

The school board in Virginia's largest city recently deadlocked on whether to enact the Republican governor's model policies.