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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. approved a transgender member ban, perpetuating a history of exclusion and aligning with far-right ideals. How much more suppression will its members endure to fit into this narrow view of maleness, writes a fellow Alpha member.
July is Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate progress in championing accessibility and equity. But, as Easterseals's President and CEO writes, more work is still needed.
The past decade saw incredible progress in LGBTQ+ representation in media, but recent trends show a concerning decline. Learn how the latest initiative strives to ensure LGBTQ+ stories and creatives can be celebrated and supported.
Only a fool would believe that the attempted assassination of Donald Trump would stop MAGA hate because there is no MAGA without hate.
The murder of Charlie Howard rocked a small Maine town back in 1984. Forty years later, essayist Warren Carsten Andresen analyzes the media's impact in the days and weeks following the attack.
These picks may seem nonsensical, but we guarantee that we put more thought into them than Trump did his.
For centuries, two-spirit individuals have faced violence and assimilation. But today, activists are striving to reclaim their autonomy and preserve their legacy, writes Human Rights Watch's Abbey Koenning-Rutherford and Bria Nelson.
Far-right parties gain ground in Europe as LGBTQ+ rights are under threat. Learn how anti-LGBTIQ+ movements are reshaping politics across the continent.
The Fourth of July is a day of national independence. But for Black trans individuals, it's a stark reminder of the contradictions between America's ideals and harsh realities.
As the U.K. snap elections take place, a British-American trans woman reflects on the painful and lasting impact of the anti-trans movement in the country.
A year from now, will we have the far-right platform Project 2025 be the basis for America?
African LGBTQ+ people face violence, discrimination, and denial of their rights in the name of "African values." But love is a pan-African issue, writes Human Rights Watch's Larissa Kojoué.
President Biden spoke volumes last night contrasting himself with Trump, but he did not tell the American people what Democrats would do to counter the court's atrocious rulings.
Recent laws in countries like Uganda, Ghana, Russia, and the US are curtailing LGBTQ+ rights under the guise of protecting children, writes Human Rights Watch's Ryan Thoreson.
The LGBTQ+ youth mental health crisis is real and urgent. With alarming rates of suicide attempts and barriers to care, we must act now, writes Kooth Digital Health's Dr. Beth Pausic.
As we celebrate Pride, UNAIDS remains dedicated to championing the advocacy, treatment, and prevention of HIV and AIDS around the globe.
Reflecting on the beauty of Oslo Pride before a tragic shooting on this day in 2022, writer Braden Crooks explores the joy and connection found in queer spaces, rediscovering the power of kinship and finding resilience in the face of violence.
The latest attack on reproductive rights isn't just a U.S. issue. Learn about these rulings' global impact and the fight for fertility treatment access and parental rights with Human Rights Watch's Erin Kilbride.
The U.S. asylum and refugee programs are a lifeline for LGBTQ+ individuals facing danger abroad. But LGBTQ+ Americans, especially transgender individuals, are increasingly seeking safety within our own borders, writes InReach's Jamie Sgarro.
A reflection on the vibrant energy of June with Juneteenth and Pride Month, honoring the struggles and resilience of marginalized communities. How can we continue to fight for freedom and equality, standing in solidarity with all who seek to live authentically and without fear?
