Major Virginia medical center stops gender-affirming care for minors after Trump’s executive order
The treatment remains legal in Virginia, but at least one medical provider is complying with the anti-trans presidential directive.
February 1, 2025
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Obama Criticizes Republican Assault on Marriage Equality
His remarks come as Republicans in Virginia and Texas have voiced opposition to same-sex marriage -- six years after marriage equality became law in the U.S.
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Virginia GOP Devises Transphobic Way to Refuse to Call Danica Roem 'Gentlewoman'
The Republican leader of the Virginia House of Delegates, Kirk Cox, wants to do away with gendered titles after Roem's historic win.
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Anti-LGBTQ+ Billboard Upsets Queer-Friendly Virginia Neighborhood
Richmond's Carytown neighborhood is known to be popular with and welcoming of the LGBTQ+ community, adding to the outrage at the bigoted billboard.
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The Westboro Baptist Church went after Roem, so she put out a call to raise money for her reelection campaign because, 'They'll hate that.'
March 6, 2019
What can trans people do about Trump’s executive orders? Be plaintiffs, says Lambda Legal
In order to protect trans rights, Lambda Legal’s CEO, Kevin Jennings, says it needs people who are harmed to step forward to sue.
February 5, 2025
Lawsuit challenges Trump's executive order targeting gender-affirming care
Trans adults, families of trans youth, and organizations have filed suit.
February 4, 2025
To Be Queer and Muslim in the Age of Trump
The fear about Islam being spread by Donald Trump only added to anxiety for these queer Muslims.
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Rep. Sarah McBride denounces Donald Trump’s ongoing attacks on transgender people
The first trans member of Congress is speaking out against the president’s attempt to erase Americans.
February 4, 2025
Richmond nonprofit He She Ze and We expands support network as transgender Virginians face barriers to care
The group even funds micro grants for transition-related services.
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The Perfect Storm Facing Black Men on HIV
Government neglect, unemployment, health and socioeconomic disparities, racism, homophobia, and stigma are all contributing to an escalating catastrophe.
May 2, 2016
Artist Spotlight: Mel Odom
Odom's outrageously sleek and sensual renderings set a style for a generation and kept on going.
March 24, 2012
Meet the 2012 Point Scholars
These 29 amazing students are on their way to becoming leaders in the LGBT community and society.
June 14, 2012
Watergate lawyer and gay activist dies at 65
Samuel Alexander Garrison III, who defended President Richard Nixon in impeachment hearings in 1974 and later became a gay rights activist, died Sunday in Roanoke, Va. He was 65.
June 2, 2007
Youngkin Latest GOP Gov. Skeptical of AP African American Studies
The right worries that white kids could be taught the truth about the Black experience in the United States over time.
February 28, 2023
Republican gubernatorial candidate claims Democrat ‘will transform’ Virginia in anti-trans political ad
The ad includes familiar anti-trans talking points.
September 23, 2025
Virginia lieutenant governor offers awkward 'apology' after misgendering trans lawmaker Danica Roem
Winsome Earle-Sears said she meant no offense but that she herself suffered disrespect after she called Roem "sir."
February 26, 2024
Virginia Is for Lovers, Even LGBTQ+ Ones
The commonwealth and its capital city have pushed for greater LGBTQ+ rights in recent years. However, advocates are concerned its new GOP governor could erode the progress made.
June 30, 2022