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fromLGBTQ Nation
1 hour ago

Teacher sues school that forced him to remove LGBTQ+-inclusive flag: "The Constitution demands more" - LGBTQ Nation

A teacher is suing a school district for violating his First Amendment rights by forcing him to remove an anti-hate flag from his classroom.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
21 hours ago

Ohio teacher sues over removal of 'Hate Has No Home Here' poster

A teacher is suing his school district for violating his First Amendment rights by ordering the removal of an anti-hate poster from his classroom.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Anti-LGBTQ+ Christian wins $800,000 after challenging city's anti-discrimination ordinance - LGBTQ Nation

The city of Louisville settled for $800,000 with a photographer challenging its LGBTQ+ anti-discrimination ordinance, citing First Amendment rights.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 hour ago

Teacher sues school that forced him to remove LGBTQ+-inclusive flag: "The Constitution demands more" - LGBTQ Nation

A teacher is suing a school district for violating his First Amendment rights by forcing him to remove an anti-hate flag from his classroom.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
21 hours ago

Ohio teacher sues over removal of 'Hate Has No Home Here' poster

A teacher is suing his school district for violating his First Amendment rights by ordering the removal of an anti-hate poster from his classroom.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Anti-LGBTQ+ Christian wins $800,000 after challenging city's anti-discrimination ordinance - LGBTQ Nation

The city of Louisville settled for $800,000 with a photographer challenging its LGBTQ+ anti-discrimination ordinance, citing First Amendment rights.
#supreme-court
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fromPsychology Today
20 hours ago

Conversion Therapy Is Still Happening. Now, It's Protected.

The Supreme Court's ruling jeopardizes conversion therapy bans in over 20 states, impacting LGBTQ communities and licensed therapists' rights.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

The Supreme Court's conversion therapy ruling is being misunderstood

The Supreme Court ruling in Chiles v. Salazar addresses First Amendment rights regarding conversion therapy, not its safety or efficacy.
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

The Supreme Court Keeps Ignoring Actual LGBTQ+ People in Its Gay Rights Cases

The Supreme Court's decision in Chiles v. Salazar shows a lack of empathy for LGBTQ+ adolescents affected by conversion therapy.
Law
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

The Supreme Court Just Condemned Countless Kids to Psychiatric Abuse

The Supreme Court's ruling overturns Colorado's ban on conversion therapy, raising concerns about psychiatric abuse and substandard medical care for children.
LGBT
fromMission Local
1 week ago

Supreme Court overturns ban on conversion therapy: S.F. leaders have a plan

The Supreme Court ruled against a Colorado law banning LGBTQ+ conversion therapy, citing freedom of speech under the First Amendment.
#education-policy
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago
Social justice

The right is destroying LGBTQ+ education. But gay union leader Randi Weingarten has a secret weapon. - LGBTQ Nation

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3 days ago
Education

Maryland advances sweeping education bill to fill gap as Trump admin dismantles federal protections - LGBTQ Nation

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3 weeks ago
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House Republicans advance anti-trans bill they claim will stop schools from hiring strippers - LGBTQ Nation

Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

The right is destroying LGBTQ+ education. But gay union leader Randi Weingarten has a secret weapon. - LGBTQ Nation

Randi Weingarten emphasizes the importance of justice, inclusion, and respect in the fight against anti-LGBTQ+ policies.
Education
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Maryland advances sweeping education bill to fill gap as Trump admin dismantles federal protections - LGBTQ Nation

Maryland lawmakers advanced a bill to protect marginalized students from discrimination in educational institutions.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

House Republicans advance anti-trans bill they claim will stop schools from hiring strippers - LGBTQ Nation

House Republicans advanced H.R. 7661, which bans federal education funds for programs containing sexually oriented material, including content involving gender dysphoria or transgenderism, while Democrats argue it censors LGBTQ+ materials and threatens student safety.
#anti-lgbtq-legislation
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago
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What's behind the worrying rise in anti-LGBTQ+ laws across Africa?

Anti-LGBTQ legislation is rising in Africa, with countries enacting severe laws against homosexuality and criminalizing LGBTQ+ identities.
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago
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LGBTQ+ Task Force's Evan Low: What's at stake this midterms

Anti-LGBTQ+ legislation has reached unprecedented scale and coordination, requiring a shift from defensive political organizing to proactive power-building strategies.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

What's behind the worrying rise in anti-LGBTQ+ laws across Africa?

Anti-LGBTQ legislation is rising in Africa, with countries enacting severe laws against homosexuality and criminalizing LGBTQ+ identities.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

LGBTQ+ Task Force's Evan Low: What's at stake this midterms

Anti-LGBTQ+ legislation has reached unprecedented scale and coordination, requiring a shift from defensive political organizing to proactive power-building strategies.
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

Trump's gay 'special envoy' Ric Grenell eyes ambassador to Russia position

Grenell's interest in the Moscow post comes at a time when the position remains vacant, reflecting ongoing tensions between Washington and Moscow that have persisted for months.
NYC LGBT
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

Attacks on abortion and gender-affirming care are inextricably linked

Abortion care and gender-affirming care restrictions share similar tactics and target vulnerable young populations facing significant barriers to access.
NYC LGBT
fromGay City News
2 days ago

Congressional Equality Caucus' Equality PAC endorses Dan Goldman in NY-10

Equality PAC endorses Dan Goldman for re-election in New York's 10th Congressional District, praising his advocacy for LGBTQ rights.
#senegal
SF LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

We fear the epidemic will return': Senegal's harsh anti-gay law puts decades of HIV progress in jeopardy

In Senegal, increased anti-LGBTQ+ laws threaten the safety and operations of organizations supporting vulnerable communities.
LGBT
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Senegal enacts law doubling jail time for same-sex relations

Senegal's new legislation imposes harsher penalties for same-sex relations, raising prison terms and fines despite concerns from human rights groups.
SF LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

We fear the epidemic will return': Senegal's harsh anti-gay law puts decades of HIV progress in jeopardy

In Senegal, increased anti-LGBTQ+ laws threaten the safety and operations of organizations supporting vulnerable communities.
LGBT
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Senegal enacts law doubling jail time for same-sex relations

Senegal's new legislation imposes harsher penalties for same-sex relations, raising prison terms and fines despite concerns from human rights groups.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

BU president pauses signage policy after Pride flag controversy

Boston University pauses its signage policy after backlash over the removal of Pride flags, aiming to foster further discussion and reflection.
#marriage-equality
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Pennsylvania House approves Malcolm Kenyatta's marriage equality bill to update outdated state law

Pennsylvania House passed legislation to codify marriage equality, redefining marriage as a union between two individuals.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Only one state still opposes marriage equality. Is it yours? - LGBTQ Nation

A majority of Republicans support transgender rights, while Mississippi and Arkansas show the lowest support for same-sex marriage and LGBTQ+ protections.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Pennsylvania House approves Malcolm Kenyatta's marriage equality bill to update outdated state law

Pennsylvania House passed legislation to codify marriage equality, redefining marriage as a union between two individuals.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Only one state still opposes marriage equality. Is it yours? - LGBTQ Nation

A majority of Republicans support transgender rights, while Mississippi and Arkansas show the lowest support for same-sex marriage and LGBTQ+ protections.
SF LGBT
fromThe Bold Italic
3 days ago

Hunky Jesus Saved Me Again. Just Like Renewable Energy.

Hunky Jesus celebrates queer identity and community amidst rising anti-LGBTQ legislation, highlighting the importance of joy and visibility in the face of adversity.
#conversion-therapy
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago
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The Supreme Court gave the right-wing the one thing it wanted in the conversion therapy case - LGBTQ Nation

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1 week ago
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State bans against conversion therapy are ineffective, argues leading LGBTQ+ activist - LGBTQ Nation

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fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

The Supreme Court gave the right-wing the one thing it wanted in the conversion therapy case - LGBTQ Nation

The Supreme Court ruled on Chiles v. Salazar, impacting the legality of conversion therapy and First Amendment rights for therapists.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

Outrage at Stonewall after Supreme Court voids Colorado's conversion therapy ban

Activists rallied at Stonewall National Monument in response to a Supreme Court ruling protecting conversion therapy as free speech.
Philosophy
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

The Supreme Court just handed conversion therapy a new license for violence

The Supreme Court's ruling on conversion therapy for minors is a victory for harmful practices disguised as treatment, not free speech.
LGBT
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

US Supreme Court rejects Colorado's 'conversion therapy' ban

Colorado's ban on conversion therapy was ruled unconstitutional by the US Supreme Court, violating the First Amendment's freedom of speech.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

State bans against conversion therapy are ineffective, argues leading LGBTQ+ activist - LGBTQ Nation

Bans on conversion therapy for minors are largely ineffective, as unlicensed counselors continue to operate without consequence.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

Is Donald Trump bringing conversion therapy back? - LGBTQ Nation

Trump's administration is challenging state conversion therapy bans through Supreme Court litigation and amicus briefs, while promoting 'gender exploratory therapy' as an alternative form of conversion therapy targeting transgender individuals.
#pam-bondi
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

Over her short tenure as Trump's attorney general, Pam Bondi terrorized LGBTQ+ Americans

Pam Bondi's tenure as attorney general was marked by aggressive actions against LGBTQ+ rights under the Trump administration.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

Thank goodness Pam Bondi's abhorrent tenure as AG is over

Pam Bondi's tenure as Florida's Attorney General was marked by her aggressive opposition to LGBTQ+ rights and her controversial handling of legal matters.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

Over her short tenure as Trump's attorney general, Pam Bondi terrorized LGBTQ+ Americans

Pam Bondi's tenure as attorney general was marked by aggressive actions against LGBTQ+ rights under the Trump administration.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

Thank goodness Pam Bondi's abhorrent tenure as AG is over

Pam Bondi's tenure as Florida's Attorney General was marked by her aggressive opposition to LGBTQ+ rights and her controversial handling of legal matters.
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Belarus' parliament outlaws LGBTQ+ "propaganda" - LGBTQ Nation

Belarus' parliament has approved a bill making 'propaganda of homosexual relations, gender change, refusal to have children, and pedophilia' crimes, with penalties including fines and detention.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

US supreme court's conversion therapy' ruling opens can of worms'. What's next?

The US Supreme Court ruled against Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for youth, impacting LGBTQ+ rights and healthcare regulations.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Democratic governor says "Hell no" to five anti-trans bills on Transgender Day of Visibility - LGBTQ Nation

Tony Evers vetoed five anti-LGBTQ+ bills in Wisconsin, reaffirming his commitment to protect LGBTQ+ rights.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Freedom of speech can never trump liberation - LGBTQ Nation

A chief tenet of liberation is the freedom to define oneself while being accorded the rights and privileges established and guaranteed under law and social standing.
Social justice
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Kristi Noem's husband accused of living double life as 'busty bimbo' cross-dressing fetishist

Kristi Noem faces scrutiny after alleged messages and photos of her husband linked to a fetish community were published.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

We especially need to uplift joyous Black trans lives on this Trans Day of Visibility - LGBTQ Nation

Transgender Day of Visibility celebrates Black trans lives and contributions while addressing ongoing violence against the community.
US news
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Tuesday Morning Topline: Bay Area City Giving Away Ring Cameras

Supervisor Jackie Fielder's mental health issue may lead to her resignation, paralleling past cases of supervisors stepping back due to health concerns.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Tennessee board fires library director who refused to comply with LGBTQ+ book purge

A Tennessee library board fired its director for refusing to remove over 100 LGBTQ+ books, highlighting tensions over censorship and access.
fromJezebel
1 week ago

John Oliver explains why U.S. conservatives are so obsessed with Hungary

Orbán has achieved what historians consider a coup, executed with lawyers and gerrymandering rather than tanks and guns, scapegoating immigrants and the queer community.
Europe politics
NYC LGBT
fromQNS
1 week ago

Queens Says No Kings: Over 1,000 turn out for Forest Hills protest - QNS

Over 1,000 residents protested against the Trump Administration's policies affecting immigrants and marginalized communities in a peaceful demonstration in Queens.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Leader of national GOP organization says gay men take over gyms to spread AIDS - LGBTQ Nation

Kai Schwemmer, appointed political director of the CRA, has a history of homophobic, antisemitic, and racist comments, raising significant concerns.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Trans rights at risk in Portugal as far-right gains power - LGBTQ Nation

Portugal's new conservative government is reversing LGBTQ+ rights by proposing to repeal gender self-determination laws.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Democrats defeat anti-trans legislation while the Olympics announce extreme anti-trans policy - LGBTQ Nation

Senate Democrats blocked amendments to the SAVE Act that aimed to restrict voting rights and ban gender-affirming care for trans youth.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Reform UK's pro-family' policies are an exclusionary sham, minister says

Reform UK's family policies exclude non-traditional families, according to early years minister Olivia Bailey, who advocates for inclusive family support.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Olympic committee will force all women to undergo genetic testing as part of new trans ban - LGBTQ Nation

The IOC has banned transgender women from women's Olympic events and introduced mandatory genetic testing for female athletes.
Public health
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

American Medical Association reaffirms support for trans health care after controversial statement - LGBTQ Nation

The AMA reaffirmed its support for gender-affirming care, clarifying that recent media reports misinterpreted its stance.
#iran
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Trump says Americans should like the war in Iran because Iranians "throw gays off the buildings" - LGBTQ Nation

Trump expressed gratitude for the war in Iran, citing its treatment of LGBTQ+ individuals as a contrast to America.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Trump says Americans should like the war in Iran because Iranians "throw gays off the buildings" - LGBTQ Nation

Trump expressed gratitude for the war in Iran, citing its treatment of LGBTQ+ individuals as a contrast to America.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump Claims He's Big With The Gay Vote': I Play The Gay National Anthem As My Walk Off'

Donald Trump claims strong support from the gay community while criticizing the treatment of LGBTQ individuals in Palestine.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

GOP governor signs slate of "values" bills rolling back trans & reproductive rights - LGBTQ Nation

South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden signed anti-trans bills, emphasizing state values and rolling back reproductive rights.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Amid Trump's influence, India considers denying & criminalizing trans people & their healthcare - LGBTQ Nation

New legislation in India threatens self-determination rights for transgender individuals, requiring state approval for gender identity recognition.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Arrested for repainting erased Dallas Pride crosswalks, Texas man says he'd do it again

Dallas is removing street art supporting LGBTQ+ rights and racial justice, prompting concerns among residents about the future of their community spaces.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Kentucky city pays photographer $800,000 in same-sex wedding case

Louisville will pay $800,000 in legal fees to a photographer who challenged its LGBTQ+ nondiscrimination law, ending a lengthy legal battle.
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

IN PICTURES: ACT UP New York's march and die-in outside Palantir

The protest commemorated ACT UP New York's 39th anniversary, emphasizing the need for increased funding for HIV resources amidst cuts to health care.
NYC LGBT
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fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Idaho Republicans advance bill to impose hefty fines on cities flying Pride flags

Idaho Republicans aim to fine cities for displaying the LGBTQ+ Pride flag, escalating efforts against LGBTQ+ rights.
Education
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

State appeals court approves firing of teacher who read "divisive" children's book on gender - LGBTQ Nation

The Georgia Court of Appeals upheld the firing of a teacher for reading a book on gender fluidity to her students.
World news
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Rachel Maddow decries "unbelievably dramatic" series of crises Trump has caused across the world - LGBTQ Nation

Trump's actions have led to international tensions and support for authoritarian regimes, impacting global alliances and the LGBTQ+ community.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Riley Gaines brutally mocked after blaming trans people for ruining her dentistry career - LGBTQ Nation

Riley Gaines claims her aspirations for dental school were hindered by pro-trans university officials and LGBTQ+ activists.
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Senate confirms brawler Markwayne Mullin to lead Homeland Security Department after Kristi Noem

Mullin's confirmation as Secretary of Homeland Security places him in charge of a vast agency, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Transportation Security Administration, central to immigration enforcement and domestic security policy.
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#same-sex-marriage
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Poland to recognize same-sex marriages from EU states

Same-sex marriages performed abroad will now be recognized in Poland, marking a significant advancement for LGBTQ+ rights in the country.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Poland to recognize same-sex marriages from EU states

Same-sex marriages performed abroad will now be recognized in Poland, marking a significant advancement for LGBTQ+ rights in the country.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Sanders Joins Minnesota Rally as "No Kings" Protests Grow Nationwide

Senator Bernie Sanders will headline the 'No Kings' rally to challenge oligarchy and economic inequality on March 28, 2025.
US politics
fromCommon Dreams
2 weeks ago

Sanders to Headline Flagship Minnesota Rally During 3,000+ 'No Kings' Protests | Common Dreams

The No Kings protest signifies widespread support for democracy and opposition to authoritarianism in America.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Prominent LGBTQ+ activist just became Nepal's first out trans lawmaker - LGBTQ Nation

Bhumika Shrestha becomes Nepal's first out transgender lawmaker, representing the Rastriya Swatantra Party in the House of Representatives.
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Fewer young Americans support LGBTQ+ protections, survey finds

"Support for nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ Americans and same-sex marriage remains high, including among most people of faith," said Melissa Deckman, CEO of the research nonprofit.
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fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Trans trailblazer Andrea Jenkins on her history-making political career in Minneapolis

Andrea Jenkins made history as the first out transgender Black woman elected to public office in the U.S. and accomplished significant reforms during her tenure.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Chuck Norris, panned for past antigay remarks, dies at 86

Chuck Norris, the martial artist and actor, has died at 86, surrounded by family, following a recent health scare.
Social justice
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

As Senegal cracks down on homosexuality, gay people say they suffer

Senegal is intensifying criminalization of homosexuality with harsher penalties, forcing LGBTQ+ individuals into hiding and deepening persecution across Africa where over half of states already criminalize same-sex relationships.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

U.S. hate group admits role in promoting harsh new anti-LGBTQ+ African law - LGBTQ Nation

A U.S. Christian nationalist hate group collaborated with anti-LGBTQ+ activists in Senegal and Ghana to strengthen laws criminalizing homosexuality, with Senegal doubling prison sentences to 5-10 years.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

GOP lawmakers want to create a statewide list of trans people based on medical information - LGBTQ Nation

Tennessee House Bill 754 would require healthcare providers to publicly report detailed personal and medical information about transgender patients, potentially violating HIPAA privacy protections and exposing residents to harassment.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Former Trump official admits that their goal is to impose their Christian values on other Americans - LGBTQ Nation

A former Trump administration official advocates for Christians to impose biblical morality through legislation at all government levels.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

MAGA lawmaker rages at Pride flags in Gettysburg: They "overshadow the history"! - LGBTQ Nation

Pennsylvania state Sen. Doug Mastriano demands Pride flags be removed from Gettysburg businesses, claiming they dishonor the town's Civil War heritage and threaten its tourism-based economy.
#transgender-healthcare
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Advocate newsletter 3/19/26

California families are suing Rady Children's Health for discriminating against transgender youth by halting care that remains legal in the state.
Healthcare
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Families sue Southern California hospital system for withholding care from transgender youth

California families are suing Rady Children's Hospital for discriminating against transgender youth by halting gender-affirming care under Trump administration pressure, affecting approximately 1,900 patients.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Advocate newsletter 3/19/26

California families are suing Rady Children's Health for discriminating against transgender youth by halting care that remains legal in the state.
Healthcare
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Families sue Southern California hospital system for withholding care from transgender youth

California families are suing Rady Children's Hospital for discriminating against transgender youth by halting gender-affirming care under Trump administration pressure, affecting approximately 1,900 patients.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Leo Varadkar: LGBTQ+ rights in Europe face chill wind' from east and west

LGBTQ+ rights in Europe face pressure from Russia's conservative agenda and reduced US support under Trump, requiring Europe to strengthen its commitment to human rights protection.
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Donald Trump's buddy Tim Cook swears he is 'not a political person'

I interact on policy, not politics. I'm not a political person on either side. I'm kind of straight down the middle. Cook appeared on the show to discuss the approaching 50th anniversary of Apple, plus his views on philanthropy, artificial intelligence, data privacy, and global affairs.
Apple
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

Trump's flimsy reasons for trans military ban disproven in new study - LGBTQ Nation

A comprehensive study of 58 empirical research papers found no evidence supporting the administration's claims that transgender military members are undeployable, harm unit cohesion, or cost excessive healthcare resources.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

Gay man fights husband's "dehumanizing" & "barbaric" detention by ICE - LGBTQ Nation

A New York same-sex couple faced arbitrary and dehumanizing ICE detention during green card processing, revealing a deliberately cruel immigration system designed to be impenetrable and insular at every step.
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

Advocacy groups get trans athlete bans on ballots in Maine, Colorado

Leyland Streiff, from the advocacy group Protect Girls Sports in Maine, said in a news release that the proposal is "inclusive, fair and safe" and that the ballot initiative will let voters decide through "the most democratic process possible," the Maine Morning Star reported.
US news
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Democratic incumbent fends off progressive Army captain & trans rights ally in Illinois primary

Incumbent Rep. Nikki Budzinski defeated progressive challenger Dylan Blaha in Illinois' 13th Congressional District Democratic primary despite Blaha's strong advocacy for transgender rights.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Congressional Republicans advance federal 'don't say trans' school bill

A House committee advanced legislation prohibiting federal education funding for materials addressing gender dysphoria or transgenderism, categorizing transgender identity as sexually oriented content.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
3 weeks ago

Gender-affirming care: Oakland demands hospitals continue services

Oakland City Council unanimously passed a resolution condemning healthcare providers and insurers that preemptively restrict access to state-protected gender-affirming care amid federal threats and restrictions.
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Facing eviction before graduation, MIT student cut off by family raises more than $85K in days

The student, identified as Matthew N. to protect his privacy, is a senior studying physics who had spent months unable to fully register for classes due to unpaid balances, according to a GoFundMe campaign organized by fellow student Irene Dong. Dong said Matthew's parents cut off financial support after learning he is transgender. Because MIT calculates financial aid based on parental income, he did not qualify for institutional aid.
Fundraising
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 months ago

Watch as Republicans embarrassingly realize their anti-pronoun policy is a confusing waste of time - LGBTQ Nation

Heaven forbid people know who they're communicating with over email when face-to-face conversations aren't possible. We'll let the Taylors and Shannons and Lindsays of the world, and anyone else, go misgendered for the sake of my Republican colleagues' feelings. Frankly, this amendment is an embarrassing use of this committee's time when we have so many other pressing issues to address.
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