The Science Says It: Gender-Affirming Care Saves Young Trans Lives
A new study adds more evidence to back up what LGBTQ+ advocates have been pointing out for years.
June 7, 2023
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How The Trans 'Bathroom Predator' Myth Hurts Real People
One in four transgender people have been assaulted or harassed in a bathroom in the past year, according to striking new data from the 2015 U.S. Transgender Survey.
July 13, 2016
Gender-affirming care improves transgender lives, according to largest survey of trans people
The 2022 U.S. Transgender Survey documents the benefits of gender-affirming health care but shows the challenges trans people continue to face.
February 7, 2024
Transgender people are showing up at the ballot box in spite of significant 'barriers' (exclusive)
The largest-ever survey of trans and nonbinary people in the U.S. had some telling responses.
August 13, 2024
80% of Transgender Americans Have Considered Suicide: Study
The data from UCLA Law School’s Williams Institute study showed that more than 80 percent of trans adults have considered suicide.
July 20, 2023
Most Transgender People Find Transitioning Positive: Poll
Even though trans people face hardships, transitioning has made them happier with their lives, according to a new survey.
March 23, 2023
It's Transgender Awareness Week — Here's How to Observe It
It's a time to highlight the challenges trans people face and what they've overcome -- and to participate in a national survey.
November 15, 2022
Gender-Affirming Care Bans Are Detrimental to Trans Youth: Study
Anti-trans legislation is having a severe impact on the mental health of trans youth.
June 23, 2023
For Trans People, Finding Health Care Is a Constant Battle
Even before Donald Trump moved to legalize discrimination in the health care industry, many trans people were driving hundreds of miles just to see a doctor.
January 19, 2018
Trans Voters Will Be Disenfranchised in 2020 Unless We Take Action
Democratic candidates need to make voting access a priority.
June 26, 2019
Transgender women have a higher risk of HIV infections. A new CDC report reveals why
A new CDC report reveals that discrimination against transgender women is the main cause behind adverse health trends in the group.
January 28, 2024
Trans Folks Can Now Pee Safely at the RNC
After three years of debate, transgender people in Cleveland are finally protected by the city's human rights ordinance.Â
July 14, 2016
Ben Carson Backs Discrimination Against Homeless Trans People
A new rule proposed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development would gut antidiscrimination protections.
May 22, 2019
We Can't Let Sessions Drive Trans People Back to Sex Work
Thanks to discrimination, Columbia graduate Diana Feliz Oliva had to rely on sex work to survive. She won't allow that to happen to her brothers and sisters.
October 10, 2017
Illinois Gov. Vetoes Expansion of Nondiscrimination Law
The law currently applies to employers with 15 or more workers, but the vetoed bill would have extended its coverage to all employers.
August 14, 2018
Congress Members to Bring Trans Troops to State of the Union
Their presence is meant as a rebuke to Donald Trump's transgender military ban.
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February 4, 2019
HUD: Trans Women Could Be ID'd at Homeless Shelters by Adam's Apples
Shelter operators could use physical characteristics to force trans women to be housed with men under a new proposed rule.
July 20, 2020
Anti-transgender laws may complicate access to the ballot for trans voters
Advocacy groups are mobilizing to safeguard access to the ballot as states implement laws that could deter trans people from voting in November.
September 2, 2024
The Defense Dept. Is About to Fire More Than 13,700 Trans People
If President Trump is able to block transgender people from serving in the military, the nation will see the single largest layoff of trans people in history.
January 23, 2019
This PFLAG Mom's Message for Mario Lopez: Ignorance Is Not Benign
Not knowing enough about trans children is not a crime, but judging others while refusing to learn the facts is inexcusable.
August 1, 2019
Black Trans Woman Naomie Skinner Fatally Shot; Boyfriend Charged
There is a high rate of intimate partner violence agains trans people.
February 24, 2022