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Marjorie Taylor Greene’s bill criminalizing gender-affirming care for minors passes with Democrats’ support

The outgoing Georgia congresswoman was able to successfully make transgender young people a target as one of her last acts in Congress.

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Sarah McBride says GOP should protect Americans’ health coverage, not criminalize trans kids’ medical care

“They are obsessed with trans people,” the first out transgender member of Congress said. “I actually think they think more about trans people than trans people think about trans people.”

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.

The Democratic candidate in the Texas Senate race is going to be an LGBTQ+ ally

Here are Jasmine Crockett's and James Talarico's track records on LGBTQ+ issues.

Texas expands lawsuits against doctors accused of providing gender-affirming care to youth

Ken Paxton is expanding two lawsuits against doctors in Texas after being forced to drop a third.

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.

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.

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.

How community 'goodwill' helped open a new shelter for LGBTQ+ young adults in Harlem

Here's how the Ali Forney Center's new shelter for LGBTQ+ youth in Harlem came together after five years.

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.

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."

Texas teachers are being forced to deadname transgender students under a new state law

A Texas law requires school employees to use names and pronouns that conform to students’ sex at birth.

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.

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.

A line must be drawn: The cowardice of historic LGBTQ+ provider Fenway Health

Opinion: Fenway Health must return to its roots and care for those the government casts aside, writes Erin Reed.

Federal judge rules in favor of public schools in 16 states that refused to comply with Trump's trans ban

The judge will block the Trump administration's attempt to restrict funding for sex education from schools that teach it in an inclusive way.

How anti-trans policies are disrupting efforts to prevent genital mutilation

The bipartisan movement against female genital mutilation and cutting is being co-opted by anti-trans activists, hindering urgent laws from being passed.

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.

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.

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.

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.