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Utah Republicans ignore study supporting gender-affirming care for trans youth. It's research they demanded

In 2023, the state legislature banned care for transgender youth “pending research.” The research is in — and inconvenient for Republicans.

DC Gay Men's Chorus's Virtual 'Waving Through a Window' Is Beautiful

Members of the 39-year-old chorus perform the showstopper from Dear Evan Hansen while social distancing

A new bill would enhance LGBTQ+ youth mental health services

The Pride in Mental Health Act, introduced Thursday by U.S. Sens. Laphonza Butler and Tina Smith, comes at a time of crisis for LGBTQ+ young people..

Marjorie Taylor Greene Attempts to Make Gender Care for Youth a Crime

A bill GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene introduced Friday would make it a class C felony to provide gender-affirming care to minors.

Senate passes defense bill with anti-trans language; now goes to Biden

Advocates are calling on President Joe Biden to veto it.

LGBTQ+ People's Health Care Is Under Attack: You Can Help Protect It

You can provide a comment supporting better protections for LGBTQ+ people to the Biden administration before midnight on October 3.

Jason Aldean Dropped From PR Firm After Wife's Transphobic Comments

And Brittney Kerr Aldean is trying to defend them...yet again.

White House clarifies support for gender-affirming care for transgender youth after backlash (exclusive)

The Human Rights Campaign led an effort to get the White House to clear up its previous statement opposing some treatment options for transgender Americans.

Florida Trans Youth Health Care Ban Takes Effect; Parents Plan Lawsuit

Meanwhile, Florida lawmakers are considering legislation that would create a ban even stricter than the one adopted by medical boards.

LGBTQ+ groups cautiously optimistic that Supreme Court will rule for trans youth care

Even though conservative justices expressing skepticism about such care, supporters of trans rights say there may be a favorable ruling.

How Anti-Trans Rhetoric Drives Violence

As violence against transgender Americans continues, including the recent Colorado Springs attack, it's time to counter the misinformation out there.

Trump HHS posts ‘so-called report’ pushing conversion therapy for trans kids

Experts tell The Advocate that the document can't be taken seriously and is riddled in misinformation.

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LGBTQ Orgs, Others Sue Over Health Care 'License to Discriminate' Rule

The new federal rule stands to empower discrimination against trans people, PrEP users, and more, the plaintiffs said.

The Road Ahead

When Will the Fighting Stop?

San Francisco suburb Alameda is testing out antibullying education that may soon spread across the country. But will right-wingers who argue that gays shouldn't get "special privileges" get their way?

Medicare, Medicaid agency demands info on gender-affirming care for trans youth

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services falsely claims such care is not evidence-based.

Rep. Sharice Davids introduces bill to improve mental health services for LGBTQ+ youth

"We are failing our most vulnerable children on this issue," Davids said.

New Trump Medicaid directive attacks trans people's access to gender-affirming care

A new federal letter gives Republican-led states another road map to cut off gender-affirming care for minors.

Former DOJ official blasts interim D.C. U.S. attorney’s hiring ban on Georgetown Law grads

"It's terrifying for young lawyers," Mary Mason said.