Trump's FDA sends warning letters to companies selling chest binders
Trump's FDA claims that companies selling chest binders have "misbranded" medical devices.
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Sarah McBride knew some Democrats would betray trans people, so she lobbied Republicans
Sarah McBride successfully lobbied a handful of Republicans to vote against a ban on gender-affirming care for youth.
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House passes bill banning Medicaid from covering gender-affirming care for youth
A bill banning Medicaid from covering gender-affirming care for youth has passed the U.S. House with the help of four Democrats.
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California hospital will continue youth gender-affirming care after families protest
Northern California's largest healthcare provider will continue gender-affirming care for youth after their families spoke out.
December 17 2025 11:18 AM
Gen Z women are more likely to identify as bisexual but still embrace lesbian label: study
Around 45 percent of Gen Z women ages 20 to 29 use the bisexual label, compared to 42.2 percent who use lesbian.
December 16 2025 11:10 AM
Texas expands lawsuits against doctors accused of providing gender-affirming care to youth
Ken Paxton is expanding two lawsuits against doctors in Texas after being forced to drop a third.
December 11 2025 4:36 PM
Florida sues leading medical groups for supporting gender-affirming care
Florida has accused WPATH, the Endocrine Society, and the American Academy of Pediatrics of somehow violating the RICO Act.
December 11 2025 11:02 AM
Transgender and nonbinary youth whose pronouns are respected attempt suicide less: report
"It's about effort, and just attempting to be respectful and kind to people," lead author Steven Hobaica tells The Advocate.
December 10 2025 12:00 PM
Denver LGBTQ+ youth center closed indefinitely after burglar steals nearly $10K
YouthSeen has made the difficult decision to close its office in Colorado after it was broken into and robbed on Sunday.
December 04 2025 12:57 PM
Here's what Zohran Mamdani has promised to do for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers as mayor
Here's everything Zohran Mamdani wants to do for LGBTQ+ people in NYC.
December 03 2025 2:20 PM
Scouting America 'surprised and disappointed' after U.S. military threatens to cut ties
Scouting America told The Advocate that its "values have not changed" even after the U.S. military threatened to sever ties.
November 25 2025 11:16 AM
How community 'goodwill' helped open a new shelter for LGBTQ+ young adults in Harlem
Here's how the Ali Forney Center's new shelter for LGBTQ+ youth in Harlem came together after five years.
November 21 2025 11:06 AM
Transgender Day of Remembrance: What it is and how to observe it
Transgender Day of Remembrance honors those we've lost while celebrating what they've accomplished.
November 19 2025 12:27 PM
Texas teachers are being forced to deadname transgender students under a new state law
A Texas law requires school employees to use names and pronouns that conform to students’ sex at birth.
November 18 2025 9:39 AM
Detransition is rare, but it’s driving anti-trans policy anyway
Political rhetoric doesn’t capture the complexity of detransitioning — or what taking away health care means.
November 12 2025 10:48 AM
Wisconsin bill would allow lawsuits against doctors that provide gender-affirming care
A new bill in Wisconsin would allow gender-affirming care patients to sue their doctors.
November 06 2025 12:57 PM
Florida city ordered to pay $885,000 after conversion therapy ban struck down
Palm Beach County and Boca Raton must pay $885,000 in legal fees after its ban against conversion therapy was struck down.
October 22 2025 12:59 PM
Ohio pastor who called being gay a 'health risk' charged with child rape, sexual battery
A pastor who said he became "sick" from reading gay romance has been arrested for unlawful sexual contact with a minor.
October 20 2025 5:55 PM
The kids aren't alright: Depression and anxiety rates are skyrocketing among LGBTQ+ youth
Depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation rates have risen significantly among LGBTQ+ youth.
October 16 2025 9:00 AM
Massachusetts foster parents lose license after refusing to properly care for LGBTQ+ youth
A couple lost their foster care license after they wouldn't agree not to discriminate against LGBTQ+ youth nor attempt to change them.
October 10 2025 12:04 PM