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Maui prep school considers policies that effectively ban transgender students

The proposed guidelines would restrict pronoun usage, restroom access, and uniform choice.

Bangkok University Welcomes Trans Students with New Uniform Options

Thailand, which legally recognizes a third gender, expresses trans acceptance in unique, culturally sensitive ways.

Tampa Bay Rays Players Split Over Wearing Rainbow Logos on Pride Night

Most players decided to wear the rainbow logos on their uniforms, while others opted not to and peeled the Pride elements off. 

Trans Girl Rejected By Mom Makes Cheerleading Squad

A high school in California is welcoming its first transgender cheerleader after she was rejected by her mother.

Transgender-Friendly Policy Implemented in New York Juvenile Jails

Transgender youth in New York's juvenile detention centers are now allowed to wear whatever uniform they choose, be called by whatever name they want, and ask for special housing under a new antidiscrimination policy drawing praise from advocacy groups. ''New York is way ahead of the curve,'' said Roberta Sklar, a spokeswoman for the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. ''When you have a system like the New York Office of Children and Family Services putting out a clear nondiscrimination policy, it should be seen as a model for similar kinds of agencies all over the country.''

Air Force veteran stripped of retirement under Trump's transgender purge

"This isn't just a fight for us," Technical Sgt. Alyx Anguiano told The Advocate. "It's a threat to every person who has served or is currently serving."

Biden’s LGBTQ+ Efforts Disregard the 'I'

Don't let this administration leave the intersex community behind.

LGBTQ People Share Stories in Celebration of Veterans Day

Veterans share struggles from the DADT era and in today's fight for trans rights.

Cop Who Mocked LGBTQ People After Teen Suicide Back on Streets

Jeff Graves resigned after ridiculing the LGBTQ movement after Nigel Shelby's death, but now has a new job with a different agency.

5 Big Takeaways From Inside Supreme Court's DOMA Hearing

From her seat in the Supreme Court, reporter Kerry Eleveld highlights the most important moments in a hearing challenging the Defense of Marriage Act's constitutionality.

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Op-ed: Transitioning as a Guard at San Quentin State Prison

A transgender guard at one of California's most infamous prisons shares what it was like to transition there.

Portland is for (Lesbian) Lovers

Environmentally-friendly, packed with delicious restaurants, and loaded with cute girls (and boys), the Rose City is the perfect spot for queer travelers.

Gay Men — and Everyone Else — Have the Right to Judge Yoga Pants

Sizing people up by appearance isn't ideal but it's human nature, writes Amanda Kerri.

A Reflection on Gay Life at Age 30

On a milestone birthday, Advocate editor Daniel Reynolds reflects on his life's journey.

Queer POC Appointment Yanked in N.C. Over Anti-Cop Comments

Democratic governor Roy Cooper withdrew LaWana Mayfield's appointment to a state board because she once referred to police as terrorists.

Man Discharged Under DADT Gets Inaugural Role

David Hall, a gay man who has spent years fighting for full LGBT military equality, was named National Citizen Co-Chair by Obama's inaugural committee.

Clinton Rewinds to DADT and DOMA

When a blogger cornered former President Clinton about DOMA and DADT during his keynote address at the Netroots Nation conference, Clinton suggested DADT passed because "you couldn't deliver me any support in the Congress."