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fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

New poll shows why it's important for everyone to speak up in favor of trans rights - LGBTQ Nation

Majority of Americans support trans rights, but polling wording significantly influences public opinion on specific issues like gender-affirming care.
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2 months ago
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"I hope that it isn't too late": Queer folks cling to hope for a brighter, more equal future

Transgender and queer people experienced increased fear, medical access loss, civil-rights undermining, displacement, and precarity during the second Trump administration.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
2 hours ago

Is 2026 still a year of hope for LGBTQ+ people? - LGBTQ Nation

Trans rights have faced significant setbacks in 2023, with multiple states enacting anti-trans legislation and the Supreme Court ruling against protections.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Lawmaker begs governor not to sign "degrading" trans driver's license ban - LGBTQ Nation

Mississippi State Sen. Rod Hickman opposes Senate Bill 2322, which targets trans rights, urging lawmakers to reject harmful legislation and serve the community.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

New poll shows why it's important for everyone to speak up in favor of trans rights - LGBTQ Nation

Majority of Americans support trans rights, but polling wording significantly influences public opinion on specific issues like gender-affirming care.
#transgender-rights
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1 day ago
Social justice

Trans woman sues homeless shelter over alleged "threatening" harassment that made her ill - LGBTQ Nation

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3 days ago
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Trans good Samaritan tried to help a drunk guy at a bar. Then his friend violently attacked her. - LGBTQ Nation

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5 days ago
Education

Trump administration undoes civil rights settlements that found discrimination against trans students

SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
10 months ago

Trans man uses women's restroom to follow the law. Police detained him for it anyway. - LGBTQ Nation

A transgender man was assaulted and charged for using a women's restroom despite having an 'F' gender marker on his ID.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

GOP banned trans people from updating their drivers' licenses using sneaky "behind the scenes" moves - LGBTQ Nation

Transgender residents in Wyoming can no longer update their driver's license gender marker due to new requirements for an amended birth certificate.
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Trans woman sues homeless shelter over alleged "threatening" harassment that made her ill - LGBTQ Nation

A transgender staffer is suing a Michigan homeless shelter for $25,000, alleging harassment and discrimination by colleagues and management's negligence.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Trans good Samaritan tried to help a drunk guy at a bar. Then his friend violently attacked her. - LGBTQ Nation

A transgender woman was assaulted outside an LGBTQ+ bar in Bellingham, Washington, after trying to help an intoxicated man.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Trump administration ends some civil rights settlements backing trans students

The US education department terminated agreements with five school districts and a college regarding protections for transgender students.
Education
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Trump administration undoes civil rights settlements that found discrimination against trans students

The Trump administration is reversing federal civil rights agreements protecting transgender students in schools, creating legal and financial challenges for districts.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
10 months ago

Trans man uses women's restroom to follow the law. Police detained him for it anyway. - LGBTQ Nation

A transgender man was assaulted and charged for using a women's restroom despite having an 'F' gender marker on his ID.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

GOP banned trans people from updating their drivers' licenses using sneaky "behind the scenes" moves - LGBTQ Nation

Transgender residents in Wyoming can no longer update their driver's license gender marker due to new requirements for an amended birth certificate.
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
3 hours ago

"Let your garden grow!" Gays exclaim their love for body hair - Queerty

Queerty readers overwhelmingly prefer body hair, with many stating that the hairier the better.
Education
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

LGBTQ+ people have always made history. But students are only just starting to learn that. - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ individuals have historically been invisible in American education, but recent shifts aim to include their narratives in curricula.
Miami food
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

He tried burning down a gay-owned business. Now he's really feeling the heat. - LGBTQ Nation

Firomsa Ahmed Umar was found guilty of arson for attacking Fletcher's Ice Cream and Cafe, motivated by bias against gender identity or sexual orientation.
fromwww.bbc.com
11 hours ago

Drag queen: 'I'll be bringing joy on marathon day'

My grandma was my biggest cheerleader to get to do this for her and to raise awareness and to help find a cure is just the most incredible feeling.
London politics
fromTravel + Leisure
1 day ago

I've Been to 50 Countries-but Choosing a Queer-friendly Honeymoon Was the Hardest Trip Yet

Choosing a honeymoon destination felt far harder than any assignment. This wasn't just another trip. As a queer woman, the list of potential destinations narrowed quickly.
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#transgender
Women
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Trans champion releases heartbreaking video after darts bans trans women from competing - LGBTQ Nation

The Darts Regulatory Authority has banned trans women from competing in women's events, impacting champion Noa-Lynn van Leuven's ability to participate.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
4 hours ago

Trans dad shares sweet conversation with child about gender: "I decided to grow up to be a boy" - LGBTQ Nation

A transgender dad explains his journey to his child, emphasizing identity and acceptance in a loving conversation.
Women
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Trans champion releases heartbreaking video after darts bans trans women from competing - LGBTQ Nation

The Darts Regulatory Authority has banned trans women from competing in women's events, impacting champion Noa-Lynn van Leuven's ability to participate.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 hours ago

Trans dad shares sweet conversation with child about gender: "I decided to grow up to be a boy" - LGBTQ Nation

A transgender dad explains his journey to his child, emphasizing identity and acceptance in a loving conversation.
#lgbtq
fromQueerty
4 days ago
Television

WATCH: Dad attempts to sue his traumatized gay son for quitting conversion therapy - Queerty

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fromLGBTQ Nation
7 months ago

Teacher dies by suicide on the first day of school after years of anti-lesbian harassment - LGBTQ Nation

A lesbian teacher died by suicide after enduring years of homophobic harassment in France.
Television
fromQueerty
4 days ago

WATCH: Dad attempts to sue his traumatized gay son for quitting conversion therapy - Queerty

A father is suing his son for $6,000 after the son came out as gay and attended conversion therapy.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Beyond Inclusion: Liberating LGBTQ+ Athletes

LGBTQ+ athletes face unique stressors that impact their performance and well-being due to the need to manage their identities in sports environments.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 day ago

The SF LGBT Center's New Executive Director Invites You to Celebrate Queer Excellence! - San Francisco Bay Times

Joy is a radical force needed in times of grief and resistance, exemplified by the upcoming Soirée fundraising event.
Education
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

Day of Silence marks 30 years as anti-LGBTQ+ school battles intensify nationwide

Thousands of students participate in the 30th annual Day of Silence, highlighting ongoing support for LGBTQ+ youth amid rising political attacks.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
7 months ago

Teacher dies by suicide on the first day of school after years of anti-lesbian harassment - LGBTQ Nation

A lesbian teacher died by suicide after enduring years of homophobic harassment in France.
fromAxios
3 days ago

Hate crimes against Latinos and Sikhs hit record high in 2025

Whoever is the target of a particular sticky type of stereotype, particularly a fear-inducing one, you'll see that particular group spike, says hate crime expert Brian Levin. Overall hate-crime incidents fell 11% in 2025 from the previous year, but anti-Latino hate crimes rose 18% to a record 1,014 incidents.
Right-wing politics
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fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

The parents rights movement has never cared about empowering all parents. Just conservative ones. - LGBTQ Nation

Parents cannot control all external influences on their children, but they can guide them in developing critical-thinking skills.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

You can't talk the gay away - LGBTQ Nation

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that therapists' speech is protected under the First Amendment, impacting conversion therapy practices.
#lgbtq-rights
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4 days ago
Social justice

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

Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days 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.
Right-wing politics
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Advocate newsletter 3/16/26

President Trump invokes Iran's treatment of LGBTQ+ people to justify military action while simultaneously pursuing deportations of gay couples to countries where homosexuality is illegal.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

They posted images of same-sex couples kissing. Now they face prison time. - LGBTQ Nation

Eleven members of Young LGBTI+ face trial in Turkey for obscenity and violating family protection laws over social media posts of same-sex couples.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week 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.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

As Day of Silence turns 30, LGBTQ+ students are stuck in 1996

The Day of Silence marks 30 years of advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, highlighting ongoing challenges and regressions in student expression and protections.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days 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.
NYC LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 days ago

Queer Joy Unleashed: Sistory From the Archives at the SF LGBT Center - San Francisco Bay Times

Queer Joy Unleashed: Sistory From the Archives was a vibrant pop-up exhibition and party celebrating queer culture at the SF LGBT Center.
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Waiting for a hero to save us from Trump & MAGA? Here's where to look... - LGBTQ Nation

Heroes are often flawed mortals, and we must rely on ourselves for change rather than expecting saviors from above.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

The Supreme Court ruled against conversion therapy bans. This Dem has a plan to work around that. - LGBTQ Nation

S.B. 934, introduced by state Sen. Scott Wiener, would extend the statute of limitations for suing for conversion therapy to 22 years, starting when the victim turns 18.
SF LGBT
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Advocate newsletter 3/20/26

The SAVE America Act is criticized for making voting harder for marginalized groups, particularly those who have changed their names.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

20+ powerful historic images of queer & feminist resistance

A new collection of archival photographs captures the activism and community organizing in New York during the AIDS crisis and other social issues.
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.
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#hate-crime
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Transgender Latina beaten outside Washington LGBTQ+ bar after helping man recalls attack

A transgender woman was assaulted outside a bar while helping an intoxicated person, leading to felony charges due to hate crime implications.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

South Carolina man faces hate crime charges after shooting into Myrtle Beach LGBTQ+ nightclub

A man was charged with hate crimes after firing shots into an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Thug gouged out gay man's eyes in disgusting hate crime. He's going away for a long time. - LGBTQ Nation

An Oregon man was sentenced to over 12 years in federal prison for a premeditated hate crime assault on a gay man he targeted through Grindr in 2021.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago
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A gay man was assaulted by someone shouting slurs. Prosecutors won't pursue it as a hate crime. - LGBTQ Nation

SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Transgender Latina beaten outside Washington LGBTQ+ bar after helping man recalls attack

A transgender woman was assaulted outside a bar while helping an intoxicated person, leading to felony charges due to hate crime implications.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

South Carolina man faces hate crime charges after shooting into Myrtle Beach LGBTQ+ nightclub

A man was charged with hate crimes after firing shots into an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Thug gouged out gay man's eyes in disgusting hate crime. He's going away for a long time. - LGBTQ Nation

An Oregon man was sentenced to over 12 years in federal prison for a premeditated hate crime assault on a gay man he targeted through Grindr in 2021.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago
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A gay man was assaulted by someone shouting slurs. Prosecutors won't pursue it as a hate crime. - LGBTQ Nation

NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Dominique Jackson to serve as NYC Pride grand marshal for a second time | amNewYork

Dominique Jackson will serve as a grand marshal at the NYC Pride March for the second time, having previously participated in 2019.
LGBT
fromTruthout
3 hours ago

Boise Responds to Idaho Pride Flag Ban With Creative Display

Boise City Hall removed its Pride flag after Idaho's law banned it, but officials installed Pride flagpoles instead.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Shocking video shows man attacking gay reality TV couple's vehicle in road rage incident - LGBTQ Nation

A road rage incident in West Hollywood involved a man attacking a gay couple's car while they were inside, fearing for their safety.
SF LGBT
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1 week ago

Advocate newsletter 3/31/26

Trans people and gender-nonconforming individuals embody the beauty of humanity and resist erasure through their stories and actions.
NYC LGBT
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1 week ago

Advocate newsletter 4/2/26

Doctors' recommendations on gender-affirming care for young people have become a contentious issue between The New York Times and the American Medical Association.
NYC LGBT
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1 week ago

Advocate newsletter 3/30/26

Black and LGBTQ+ entertainers face significant challenges in America, with activism being crucial for visibility and representation.
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.
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Classmates subjected a young teen to "relentless" homophobic bullying. Then tragedy struck. - LGBTQ Nation

Leyton's mother stated, 'None of the boys in that school accepted him. They told him they would never accept him for the way he spoke. He was a sassy speaker, more feminine - not the 'hard boy' type. This wasn't going on for just a little while.'
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fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 days ago

No, Canada hasn't updated the LGBTQ+ acronym to MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+

When the Budget was released, I was shocked to find out that Prime Minister Carney is cutting $7billion between Indigenous Services Canada and Crown-Indigenous Relations. They provided $0 to deal with the ongoing genocide of MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+. This is abhorrent. This is callous.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days 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
fromPsychology Today
3 days 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.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

World human rights report says U.S. is undermining LGBTQ+ rights worldwide - LGBTQ Nation

U.S. policies under President Trump, alongside China and Russia, are weakening the rules-based international order, fueling a global democratic recession and threats to LGBTQ+ rights.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

He allegedly shot up an LGBTQ+ nightclub. Now he's facing the music. - LGBTQ Nation

Timothy James Truett was arrested for allegedly shooting at an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Myrtle Beach, facing multiple charges including hate intimidation.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Maine just released the wording of the anti-trans ballot question people will vote on in November - LGBTQ Nation

Maine voters will decide on a ballot initiative restricting transgender rights in schools regarding bathrooms and sports participation based on birth certificates.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Trans people are here to stay, no matter who tries to erase us

Understanding the gender spectrum and dismantling misconceptions about trans identities is crucial for acceptance and recognition of diverse gender experiences.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

She found out a boy was gay. So she tortured him with a knife. - LGBTQ Nation

Grether Leidy Guadarramas Pena was arrested for allegedly cutting a young male family member after discovering his homosexuality through online messages.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Advocate newsletter 3/18/26

The Pulse nightclub in Orlando, site of a 2016 mass shooting that killed 49 people, is being demolished ten years later, with survivors sharing their experiences during the process.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 weeks ago

Advocate newsletter 3/13/26

State legislatures are passing conflicting LGBTQ+ legislation, with most restricting queer rights while Pennsylvania advances employment protections for LGBTQ+ and HIV-positive workers.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Over 1,000 anti-LGBTQ+ attacks occurred in 2025: report

Anti-LGBTQ+ incidents rose to 1,042 nationwide in 2025, with transgender people and Pride events disproportionately targeted, including vandalism, assaults, threats, and arson attempts.
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

These LGBTQ+ married couples aren't afraid to show their love

A new campaign from GLAAD aims to spotlight queer married couples, asking for submissions from those whose lives have been made better by having the legal right to marry. GLAAD I Found You uplifts "married queer couples finding each other and celebrating joy, the same as any other couple who decides to make this life-changing commitment."
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fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

Just show up: How to join the fight for LGBTQ+ rights when you don't have a queer loved one - LGBTQ Nation

Allies and families must actively engage with school policymakers to ensure LGBTQ+ students are included in safety and anti-bullying policies.
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