U.N. draft report uses pseudoscience to claim gender dysphoria is 'socially contagious'
The UN's preliminary report on sex-based violence incorrectly claims trans acceptance "erase[s] the legal category of women.”
July 15, 2025
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San Francisco bookstore drops ‘Harry Potter’ over J.K. Rowling’s anti-trans donations
The Booksmith recently posted a notice letting customers know that they would not be selling the Harry Potter series
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June 26, 2025
J.K. Rowling uses Harry Potter wealth to fund anti-transgender organization
Harry Potter profits are going directly to anti-transgender legal cases.
May 28, 2025
Anti Gay BB Owners Head to Supreme Court in UK
After booting a gay couple from their hotel, the case heads to a higher court.
August 15, 2012
Supreme Court fallout: Trans women banned from soccer by UK Football Association
Pride Month starts with a trans sports ban in the U.K., effective June 1.
May 2, 2025
Antigay North Irish Bakery Closes Branch After U.K. Supreme Court Win
A fire has forced a business known for its "gay cake" case to shutter one of its locations.
October 19, 2018
U.K. trans groups respond to high court ruling that trans women aren’t considered women under equalities law
The U.K. Supreme Court noted that transgender women are still protected from discrimination by the law.
April 16, 2025
Another Gay Cake Battle Heads to European Court
Ashers bakery refused to cook up a cake showing Bert and Ernie supporting marriage equality.
August 15, 2019
U.K. Supreme Court Sides With Antigay Baker
The United Kingdom's top court ruled that a Christian-owned bakery objected not to its customer's gay identity but to his message.
October 10, 2018
The UK’s 'Equality' ruling has put trans lives on trial
Not A Phase's Dee Humphreys on the recent ruling, fear and uncertainty, and how the community is rallying support from across the country.
April 29, 2025
Northern Ireland Lifts Ban on Same-Sex Couples Adopting
A court decision paves the way for those in civil partnerships to begin adopting children.
December 11, 2013
The U.K.'s Labour Party abandoned trans people. Here's what American Dems can learn
Opinion: Democrats, there is no “middle ground” on equal rights. Take it from U.K. Labour, writes S. Baum.
September 29, 2025
Jesse Tyler Ferguson says 'Modern Family' criticism was 'loudest' from the gay community
Ferguson starred as Mitchell Pritchett for 11 years on the hit sitcom Modern Family.
July 10, 2025
The best of 2024 LGBTQ+ news and events in images
An overview of the news, parties, and events, The Advocate and its sibling publications covered this year. Check them out!
December 31, 2024
U.K. Supreme Court Hears 'Gay Cake' Case
Across the pond, judges weigh whether a Northern Ireland bakery is guilty of discrimination or was simply exercising religious freedom.
May 2, 2018
U.S. activists call U.K. anti-trans ruling 'a serious blow' to human rights
Some worry it will affect trans rights in the U.S. and other countries.
April 16, 2025
U.K. Appeals Court Overturns Puberty Blockers Ban for Youth Under 16
"The judgment upholds established legal principles which respect the ability of our clinicians to engage actively and thoughtfully with our patients in decisions about their care and futures."
September 17, 2021
U.K. Prime Minister pushes to ban trans people from single-sex bathrooms, sports, and beyond
Keir Starmer said the ruling that trans women are not considered women under the nation's Equality Act must be applied "as soon as possible."
June 30, 2025
Which country is about to implement a nationwide transgender bathroom ban?
The U.K. is set to ban trans people from single-sex facilities — even some that match their biological sex.
August 8, 2025
Republican Lawmakers Vote (Again) to Allow Conversion Therapy
While opponents say the issue is about protecting LGBTQ+ youth, Wisconsin Republicans claim they are fighting a bureaucratic turf war.
March 15, 2023