New York opens America's first city-funded shelter specifically for trans people
The shelter has room for 150 people.
August 5, 2025
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New survey reveals crucial role of family support in transgender health and wellbeing
The results reenforce what trans people already knew.
June 11, 2025
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
How Anti-Choice Legislation Affects Us All
Restricting abortion is inextricably a LGBTQ issue because we have a right to bodily autonomy just as much as anyone else.
May 29, 2019
HHS deletes mental health report on Utah's transgender children
The Department of Health and Human Services has deleted crucial reports on the mental health of Utah's transgender youth, ignoring their struggles and erasing their existence. One expert says that might be Trump's goal.
May 11, 2025
Survey: More Americans Know a Trans Person, Yet Acceptance Unchanged
A Pew Research Center survey finds more acquaintance with trans people and those who prefer gender-neutral pronouns, but comfort levels haven't moved in recent years.
July 27, 2021
Two New Studies Show Reality of Trans People's Health Challenges
And with repeal of the Affordable Care Act, the situation could get far worse.
May 31, 2017
Fact check: No, there is not a new survey showing trans identity is decreasing
The claim, which originates from far-right professor Eric Kaufmann, appears to have made a glaring error: the survey actually shows more people have come out, not fewer.
October 16, 2025
For Transgender Awareness Week, a Look at the Reality of Health Care for Trans Youth
The National Center for Lesbian Rights is telling the real stories of trans youth and their families through the new #HealthcareIsCaring campaign.
November 13, 2023
U.S. Passports to Include X Gender Option Starting in April
The State Department announced in June 2021 that it would start the process of introducing the option for passports.
March 31, 2022
LGBTQ+ voters in these 4 states could swing the 2024 presidential election
In the most comprehensive political survey of LGBTQ+ Americans ever conducted found most respondents – 85% – “always” or “nearly always” voted, compared with roughly a third of the general population.
November 2, 2024
How can you support transgender and nonbinary youth right now? The Trevor Project has some tips
These supportive actions can decrease the risk of suicide, notes a new research brief from the crisis intervention group.
November 15, 2024
With visibility comes violence: Increased awareness of transgender people leads to more hate crimes
Exclusive data shows in L.A. County and beyond, transgender people face increased risk of violent crimes as a result of their identity.
April 16, 2024
HHS: Health Reform Law Prohibits Antitransgender Bias in Care
Responding to an inquiry from LGBT groups, the Department of Health and Human Services says a provision against sex discrimination covers gender identity and expression.
August 6, 2012
Herschel Walker Is Happy to Use Anti-Trans Hate to Get Elected
The Senate candidate -- like many Republicans-- believes transphobia is the quickest way to victory.
December 3, 2022
Out Sen. Tammy Baldwin to face anti-LGBTQ+, anti-choice GOPer Eric Hovde in November
Both won their primaries in Wisconsin Tuesday.
August 14, 2024
More Queer People Are Vaping Amid Increasing Safety Concerns
Over 40 people have died recently from lung injuries linked to vaping and e-cigarettes.
November 15, 2019
Transgender Rights Align with Conservative Values
The Fox News crowd needs to realize trans equality is actually part of its agenda.
January 16, 2018
Can trans rights survive in a Republican-controlled Congress?
Here’s what trans people should know about how a new Congress, and the first days of Trump’s presidency, could shape their lives.
January 12, 2025
Gun violence ‘is always going to sit with me:’ Grief, trauma, and the rising threat of firearms in America
In a week dedicated to reflecting on loss and advocacy, two survivors opened up about their personal battles and the ongoing fight against gun violence during National Gun Violence Survivors Week.
January 25, 2024
Why Does the Government Need to Know Your Gender?
The National Center for Transgender Equality won a major battle by ending gender markers on Medicare cards. Why can't all government IDs drop the M and F?
April 11, 2018