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Maine signs trans and abortion sanctuary bill into law, despite violent threats

Despite a series of bomb threats against legislators in the state, Maine's Gov. Janet Mills has signed a transgender and abortion sanctuary bill into law.

Erie, Pennsylvania, Declares Itself LGBTQ+ Sanctuary City

The city vows to stand up against any anti-LGBTQ+ laws passed at the county, state, or national level.

Maine Democrats bail on bill making state sanctuary for trans people amid far-right uproar

Seemingly influenced by a significant online campaign led by Libs of TikTok’s Chaya Raichik, Maine legislators voted against a bill addressing gender-affirming care for minors.

'Turn up the love:' San Francisco becomes a sanctuary city for transgender people

"Our city has been and will continue to be a sanctuary and a beacon for our transgender and gender non-conforming siblings,” Supervisor Rafael Mandelman said.

California Could Become Refuge for Trans Youth Seeking Care

Lawmakers have sent Gov. Gavin Newsom a bill that would help young people from hostile states receive gender-affirming care in California.

For trans people reliant on federal programs, this election could change everything

Experts, providers, elected officials, and people with lived experience discuss how election outcomes — up and down the ballot — might impact gender-affirming care in Pittsburgh and beyond.

Los Angeles becomes a sanctuary city for LGBTQ+ youth and immigrants as officials reject Project 2025

The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to pass the “sanctuary city” ordinance, shielding queer youth who travel to the city to receive gender-affirming care from prosecution.

Florida City Declares Itself LGBTQ+ Sanctuary

Lake Worth Beach is the first to take such an action.

Far-Right Group Sues Over California's Support for Trans Youth

The suit seeks to strike down the law making California a sanctuary state for trans minors seeking gender-affirming care.

North Carolina 'Bathroom Bill' Sponsor Backed by Far-Right LGBTQ Group

Deplorable Pride, with a history of anti-Muslim statements and ties to Proud Boys, has endorsed Dan Bishop, running in a special congressional election today.

Fact check: JD Vance falsely claims Tim Walz signed bill to let Minnesota 'kidnap kids' and 'trans them'

The bill actually modifies the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, allowing the state to take jurisdiction over custody cases in custody disputes between two parents.

These cities are stepping up to provide sanctuary to trans people

As the Trump administration targets the transgender community at the federal level, there are cities looking to protect trans youth.

Maine Gov. Janet Mills confronts Donald Trump to his face over anti-trans sports order at White House

“See you in court,” she told the president when he declared his administration’s policies to be “the federal law.”

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Trump poised to make LGBTQ+ nonprofit workers ineligible for student loan forgiveness

Trump's plan to gut the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program is expected to disproportionately impact LGBTQ+ people.

The transgender community is facing a silent genocide in the U.K.

As the U.K. snap elections take place, a British-American trans woman reflects on the painful and lasting impact of the anti-trans movement in the country.

Fox News poll: Voters trust Kamala Harris more than Donald Trump on transgender issues

The poll is the latest evidence that anti-trans attack ads may not help Republicans in 2024.

American Medical Association Strengthens Support for Gender-Affirming Care

At a time when access is under attack, the American Medical Association has committed to opposing criminal and legal penalties for those who provide or receive the care.

Tennessee Senate passes bill making 'recruiting' for trans youth care a felony

The bill could have far ranging impacts in Tennessee and outside of the state, and could be broadly used to target health care professionals across state lines.

California Gov. Newsom is considering a presidential run. Here's his LGBTQ+ rights record

Gavin Newsom has been known as a champion of LGBTQ+ rights, but recent actions have some questioning his commitment to the transgender community.

'Bathroom Bill' Sponsor Wins North Carolina Congressional Seat

Dan Bishop, who as a state legislator took the lead on the infamous House Bill 2, defeated LGBTQ-friendly Democrat Dan McCready in a special election Tuesday.