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Washington University Transgender Center Stops Prescribing Medications to Minor Patients

A new Missouri law allows current patients to continue receiving care, but a provision of that statute makes prescribing those medications “untenable.”

St. Louis Children’s Hospital Gender-Affirming Care Department Passes Internal Review

Allegations made by a former employee whose dubious claims were previously disputed by patients and families have been found to be unsubstantiated.

Transgender Youth Face Hurdles Getting Gender-Affirming Care Even When It's Legal

Legal battles and provider concerns can complicate access to gender-affirming care.

Debate: Trump Defends 'Locker-Room Talk,' Attacks Bill Clinton

It was a most contentious evening, informed by the recording released Friday of lewd remarks by Donald Trump.

Mom’s Interview With Anti-Trans Media Draws Criticism After Teen Responds

The nonbinary teen claims their mother’s story was false and that the reporter who wrote it acted unprofessionally.

PFLAG Decries Honorary Doctorate for Schlafly

Gay rights advocates are asking Washington University administrators to reconsider honoring antigay activist Phyllis Schlafly with an honorary doctorate at the school's commencement ceremony. Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, along with many students and faculty, is urging the school not to honor Schlafly at the May 16 ceremony in St. Louis.

Watch the Second Presidential Debate Live

Expect fireworks between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton tonight in St. Louis.

Monica Beverly Hillz Talks Life Before Drag Race

The reality star talks about coming out as trans on TV and surviving violence in an exclusive interview with SocialScope Productions.

Trans Boys Sue University of Missouri Over Denying Them Gender-Affirming Care

A recently enacted state law bans most such care for minors but allows those already receiving it to continue — but the university ceased providing the care altogether.

The Mike Pence Question on LGBT Rights Never Came

The Indiana governor's "license to discriminate" law and other aspect of his LGBT rights record didn't come up in the vice-presidential debate.

Degen and Eric: From Snowbirds to Lovebirds

Magazine editor Degen Pener (right) and tech executive Eric Bushard met at a gay ski party, fell in love in L.A., and just got engaged in London.

Discover the 30 Most LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges and Universities in the U.S.

Were you surprised by any colleges or universities on the list?

Judge blocks Missouri AG from accessing medical records of transgender minors

Judge Joseph Whyte wrote that Missouri consumer protections do not require “blind obedience to the attorney general’s civil investigative demands."

Did Your School Make The List of Top LGBT Colleges?

Campus Pride's annual index of LGBT-friendly colleges and universities has expanded this year to show the improvements of more schools across the country.

Missouri attorney general is investigating providers of gender-affirming care to youth

One advocate said the investigation has created a “hostile environment” for the local trans and healthcare communities.

Trump's Crisis Raises Scary Alternative: 'Pence for President'

Some Republicans are calling for Donald Trump to step aside and let Mike Pence take over.

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Assistant AG Carlos Uriarte is the gay Latine powerhouse shaping the DOJ’s relationship with Congress

The assistant attorney general for legislative affairs navigates the intersection of civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy, and public service.