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9 state attorneys general pledge to support transgender youth: 'We have your back'

"You belong here. You inspire us. And we do love you," nine state AGs tell trans youth in a new video.

Nancy Mace in the US Capitol building April 2025

Nancy Mace calls transgender student a transphobic slur at University of South Carolina event

A 20-year-old trans woman asked Nancy Mace to apologize for using a transphobic slur. Mace responded by calling the woman the slur.

Texas AM University golden seal on brick wall alongside a drag queen performing

Texas A&M's drag ban blocked by federal court as judge cites free 'speech rights'

A student "Draggieland" performance will go on as scheduled March 27.

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What states are the best for LGBTQ+ people? These are the top 15

Based on laws surrounding marriage, family rights, health care, and education, here are the 15 best states for LGBTQ+ people.

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Utah legislature passes a restrictive anti-transgender college student housing plan law

Under the legislation, trans students would be banned from nearly all single-sex facilities that are aligned with their gender identities.

Ahead of the Super Bowl, NFL leaders host Pride Flag Football clinic for LGBTQ+ youth in New Orleans

It comes as other major companies and organizations turn away from longstanding efforts to promote diversity, equity and inclusion.

Iowa Capitol building in Des Moines and an all-gender restroom sign

Iowa must pay $85k to transgender students banned from bathroom at state Capitol

Iowa must pay $85,000 to a group of transgender students who were prevented from using a Capitol restroom.

footage still Lena Kotler Georgia mother of trans and nonbinary children forcibly removed from school board meeting City Schools of Decatur building

Georgia mom of trans & nonbinary kids recounts 'traumatic' removal from school board meeting

Lena Kotler-Wallace tells The Advocate about her forceful removal from a school board meeting after defending her autistic, transgender, and nonbinary children.

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Florida high school teacher loses job for using student's preferred name

Melissa Calhoun is believed to be the first teacher to be fired for using a student's preferred name.

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These transgender youth are founding their own committee: ‘We won’t be safe if we’re silent’

Transgender college students have launched the National Transgender Leadership Conference Committee with the goal of hosting a summit this fall.

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In a major win for trans students, New Jersey court rules against forced outing policies

The pair of rulings came in an environment where Trump and red states are pushing anti-trans policy across the United States.

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Nonbinary Arizona teacher doxxed and accused of grooming by board members settles lawsuit

River Chunnui's lawsuit accused two board members of leaking their address and leading a "smear campaign."

people hold rainbow HRC Howdy fans during a protest sponsored by Texas AM University Queer Empowerment Council Day of Drag protest on campus in College Station

Texas legislature passes 'Don't Say Gay' law that bans LGBTQ+ student clubs

A bill approved by the Texas legislature includes an LGBTQ+ student club ban, a forced outing policy, and a DEI ban.

Nancy Mace speaking to the press at the Capitol building November 2024

12 batsh*t things Nancy Mace has done in her anti-transgender attention grab

From slurs to false accusations, here are 12 times Nancy Mace manufactured political stunts just to feel the public eye's gaze.

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A mom complained about a trans girl using the locker room. Hundreds turned out to support the girl

Hundreds attended a Deerfield school board meeting to support a trans student after the Department of Education launched an investigation into her locker room use.

female male toilet sign with arrow alongside entrance to University of Cincinnati campus

University of Cincinnati removes 'biological' bathroom signs, wasting $16K

Maintenance staff had to put up then take down 117 signs across campus, bringing the total cost of labor and materials to $16,000.

Maine Governor Janet Mills challenges US President Donald Trump see you in court

Trump vs. Maine: State refuses anti-trans sports policies as federal agencies push to cut funding

Here's everything you need to know about Trump's spat with Gov. Janet Mills of Maine.