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Feds drop charges against Texas doctor who leaked gender-affirming care info to far-right extremist

The charges against Dr. Ethan Haim were dropped after a personal appeal from Missouri Republican U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley to President Donald Trump.

The trans catch-22

In order to get "treated" for being transsexual--meaning hormones and, perhaps, surgery--you first have to be diagnosed. But calling trans people sick creates the same stigma gay people faced for decades. Part six in our ongoing series.

Texas doctor charged for leaking health records of transgender kids to far-right extremist

Eithan Haim allegedly stole private health records of transgender kids who weren’t his patients and gave their medical information to an anti-trans activist.

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Idaho Schools Failing to Protect LGBT Students

Most districts have simply ignored the guidelines, which call for gender-neutral dress codes and accommodation of trans students' needs.

What states are the most dangerous for LGBTQ+ people? Here are the worst 15

A lot of states are passing laws that target the LGBTQ+ community — but these 15 are the absolute worst.

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Texas AG Ken Paxton sues doctor for providing transition care to youth; first such suit in nation

May C. Lau, a doctor in Dallas, is being sued for violating Texas's law against gender-affirming care to trans minors.

WATCH: Doctor Diagnosed This Man a 'Chronic Homosexual'

An openly gay man in Southern California was none too pleased when a new doctor listed 'homosexual behavior' as one of his chronic medical conditions.

Lawmakers Urge U.S. to Stand Against Brunei's Antigay Penal Code

Rep. Mark Pocan of Wisconsin has drafted a letter, supported by 20 House members, urging the United States to exclude Brunei from free trade talks until its human rights violations are addressed.

After BYU Revives Antigay Honor Code, LGBTQ Students Urged to Transfer

A crowdfunding campaign was launched to help LGBTQ students leave Brigham Young University.

DOJ sues Tennessee over HIV-related discrimination in anti-sex work law

The Justice Department says that the state is violating the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Federal judge in Texas rules LGBTQ+ people can be discriminated against at work

Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, a federal judge in the Northern District of Texas, ruled on the EEOC's treatment of Title VII employment discrimination claims on gay and trans people.

20 GOP Attorneys General Blast Biden's LGBTQ+ Policies

Republican state AG's, led by Tennessee's Herbert Slatery, are objecting to recent guidance on avoiding anti-LGBTQ+ and specifically anti-trans discrimination.

Veteran Sues Defense Department Over Daughter's Gender-Affirming Care

As the department's insurance covers gender-affirming surgeries for service members but not dependents, the family claims it violates the Constitution's equal protection clause.