Sarah McBride knew some Democrats would betray trans people, so she lobbied Republicans
Sarah McBride successfully lobbied a handful of Republicans to vote against a ban on gender-affirming care for youth.
December 19, 2025
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transgender health care
House passes bill banning Medicaid from covering gender-affirming care for youth
A bill banning Medicaid from covering gender-affirming care for youth has passed the U.S. House with the help of four Democrats.
December 19, 2025
California hospital will continue youth gender-affirming care after families protest
Northern California's largest healthcare provider will continue gender-affirming care for youth after their families spoke out.
December 17, 2025
Florida sues leading medical groups for supporting gender-affirming care
Florida has accused WPATH, the Endocrine Society, and the American Academy of Pediatrics of somehow violating the RICO Act.
December 11, 2025
Transgender and nonbinary youth whose pronouns are respected attempt suicide less: report
"It's about effort, and just attempting to be respectful and kind to people," lead author Steven Hobaica tells The Advocate.
December 10, 2025
Punished for bleeding: How periods in prison become a trap
Incarcerated women and trans people are forced to choose between maintaining their dignity and health — or facing penalties.
December 9, 2025
Georgia law banning gender-affirming care for trans inmates struck down
Georgia "perpetuated cruel and unusual punishment" by banning gender-affirming care for inmates, attorney Emily Early says.
December 5, 2025
Here's what Zohran Mamdani has promised to do for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers as mayor
Here's everything Zohran Mamdani wants to do for LGBTQ+ people in NYC.
December 3, 2025
Transgender Day of Remembrance: What it is and how to observe it
Transgender Day of Remembrance honors those we've lost while celebrating what they've accomplished.
November 19, 2025
The sex ed you get depends on your ZIP code — and your state’s politics
In some states, students learn about consent and healthy relationships. In others, they get "Baby Olivia."
November 18, 2025
Catholic Church formally bans gender-affirming care at its hospitals
The country's largest nonprofit health care provider will no longer offer gender-affirming care.
November 13, 2025
Detransition is rare, but it’s driving anti-trans policy anyway
Political rhetoric doesn’t capture the complexity of detransitioning — or what taking away health care means.
November 12, 2025
Wisconsin bill would allow lawsuits against doctors that provide gender-affirming care
A new bill in Wisconsin would allow gender-affirming care patients to sue their doctors.
November 6, 2025
Zohran Mamdani will continue 'standing up' for transgender people as New York City mayor
Zohran Mamdani dominated the LGBTQ+ vote in NYC, with 82 percent of the community casting their ballots for him.
November 5, 2025
Zohran Mamdani, LGBTQ+ ally, wins New York City mayoral election and makes history
Mamdani, a self-described Democratic socialist and queer ally, will be New York City's next mayor.
November 4, 2025
Washington State University credentials anti-trans hate group to teach medical providers
The credentialing organization, the Society for Evidence-Based Gender Medicine, has dubbed an anti-LGBTQ+ hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center for its role in proliferating pseudoscience and transphobic policies.
October 30, 2025
Harvard Medical School delays transgender health care course after conservative outlet questions fee waivers
Originally, the institution offered fee waivers for trans and gender diverse participants. The National Review questioned if that was legal.
October 28, 2025
The kids aren't alright: Depression and anxiety rates are skyrocketing among LGBTQ+ youth
Depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation rates have risen significantly among LGBTQ+ youth.
October 16, 2025
Gavin Newsom signs several pro-LGBTQ+ laws, vetoes gender-affirming care and HIV coverage
Here are the LGBTQ+ bills Gavin Newsom signed or vetoed this week.
October 15, 2025
Massachusetts foster parents lose license after refusing to properly care for LGBTQ+ youth
A couple lost their foster care license after they wouldn't agree not to discriminate against LGBTQ+ youth nor attempt to change them.
October 10, 2025
57% of LGBTQ+ people have made major life changes since Donald Trump's election: report
LGBTQ+ people are moving states, switching jobs, and updating their documents under Trump 2.0.
October 8, 2025