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Right-wing politics
fromAdvocate.com
13 hours ago

Trump's new budget turns the FBI into the gender police

The Trump administration's budget proposal seeks to increase counterterrorism funding targeting domestic terrorism, including gender extremism and leftist ideologies.
US Elections
fromAdvocate.com
14 hours ago

Trump asked an American worker about trans athletes at the White House. It backfired spectacularly

The White House aimed to promote tax benefits for service workers but faced unexpected challenges during a public event with a DoorDash driver.
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
15 hours ago

He came here for safety. America made him fight for it.

Canada's humane refugee program contrasts sharply with the U.S. policy of exclusion and restriction during the same period.
Women in technology
fromAdvocate.com
20 hours ago

The Trump administration is paying trans troops not to work

The ban on transgender military service has left thousands of trained service members in limbo, impacting military readiness and operations.
US politics
fromTruthout
14 hours ago

As Trump SAVE America Act Stalls in Congress, Red States Pass Their Own Versions

GOP states are enacting stricter voter registration laws despite federal bill delays, potentially hindering access for marginalized groups.
#transgender-rights
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago
Social justice

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

fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago
LGBT

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

NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 months ago

Trump files "emergency" Supreme Court appeal to unblock his transphobic passport policy - LGBTQ Nation

The Trump administration seeks to block a court ruling allowing transgender and nonbinary individuals to change their passport sex markers.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week 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.
NYC parents
fromAdvocate.com
17 hours ago

Idaho's governor forces doctors & teachers to out trans youth despite abuse risks

Idaho law mandates educators and doctors to inform parents about transgender minors' identity, risking potential harm to the youth.
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days 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
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
3 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.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 months ago

Trump files "emergency" Supreme Court appeal to unblock his transphobic passport policy - LGBTQ Nation

The Trump administration seeks to block a court ruling allowing transgender and nonbinary individuals to change their passport sex markers.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week 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.
NYC LGBT
fromABC7 Los Angeles
17 hours ago

Trump administration agrees to keep flying rainbow Pride flag at New York's Stonewall monument

The Trump administration will maintain the Pride flag at Stonewall National Monument after reversing its earlier decision to remove it.
#lgbtq
fromLGBTQ Nation
14 hours ago
LGBT

Republican AG says women's beauty pageants "misled" contestants by letting some trans women compete - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
15 hours ago
Right-wing politics

Baptist college stirs controversy in approving LGBTQ+ event to counter Turning Point USA rally - LGBTQ Nation

LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Gay mom defends nonbinary child while accosted by anti-trans activist: "Get out of my face" - LGBTQ Nation

A lesbian mom confronted an anti-trans activist, defending her nonbinary child amidst aggressive questioning about gender identity and bathroom use.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Admin backs out of pro-trans settlements while hospitals start providing trans care again - LGBTQ Nation

Trans students' discrimination settlements are being terminated or altered, impacting protections and training in school districts.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
16 hours ago

LGBTQ+ Christians invited to speak at Baylor University to counter Turning Point USA event

Baylor University invites LGBTQ+ advocates to speak despite its policies against same-sex relationships.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
14 hours ago

Republican AG says women's beauty pageants "misled" contestants by letting some trans women compete - LGBTQ Nation

Florida Attorney General James Uthemeier accuses pageant organizations of misleading contestants by allowing trans women to compete in women's competitions.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
15 hours ago

Baptist college stirs controversy in approving LGBTQ+ event to counter Turning Point USA rally - LGBTQ Nation

A pro-LGBTQ+ Christian event at Baylor College counters a Turning Point USA rally, highlighting tensions over campus inclusivity and conservative ideologies.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Gay mom defends nonbinary child while accosted by anti-trans activist: "Get out of my face" - LGBTQ Nation

A lesbian mom confronted an anti-trans activist, defending her nonbinary child amidst aggressive questioning about gender identity and bathroom use.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Admin backs out of pro-trans settlements while hospitals start providing trans care again - LGBTQ Nation

Trans students' discrimination settlements are being terminated or altered, impacting protections and training in school districts.
Europe politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
17 hours ago

Anti-LGBTQ+ Trump-backed Viktor Orban loses reelection. Will things improve for LGBTQ+ Hungarians? - LGBTQ Nation

Viktor OrbƔn has been ousted as Hungary's prime minister, raising concerns about the future of LGBTQ+ rights under the new leadership.
Education
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Texas wants Bibles in public classrooms as another way to bully, harm, and exclude LGBTQ+ kids

Texas lawmakers are considering mandating Bible readings in public schools, raising concerns about indoctrination and the impact on vulnerable students.
fromGay City News
16 hours ago

Trump administration agrees to allow Rainbow Flag at Stonewall National Monument

The settlement requires the National Park Service to maintain three flags on the flagpole: The Rainbow Flag, the National Park Service (NPS) Flag, and the American Flag, with the American Flag sitting on top.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days 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
NYC parents
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 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.
#trans-rights
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day 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.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 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
1 week ago

Trans activist tests bathroom ban by defying it in front of Capitol Police - LGBTQ Nation

Samantha Boucher tested Kansas' trans bathroom ban on Trans Day of Visibility, highlighting enforcement challenges and advocating for trans rights.
NYC LGBT
fromGothamist
20 hours ago

Nuns at Westchester nursing home say trans rules violate their religious rights

A Catholic nursing home is suing New York state over mandates that conflict with its religious beliefs regarding transgender care.
#lgbtq-rights
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 week 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.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
13 hours ago

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear to be honored for standing against anti-LGBTQ+ laws

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear receives the Allyship Award for his commitment to LGBTQ+ rights amid increasing opposition in Republican-led states.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 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.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 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.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago
US politics

State GOP wants to ban local governments from protecting LGBTQ+ rights... to help bakers - LGBTQ Nation

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.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 week 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.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
13 hours ago

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear to be honored for standing against anti-LGBTQ+ laws

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear receives the Allyship Award for his commitment to LGBTQ+ rights amid increasing opposition in Republican-led states.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 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.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 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.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago
US politics

State GOP wants to ban local governments from protecting LGBTQ+ rights... to help bakers - LGBTQ Nation

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.
#tennessee
Healthcare
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Tennessee House passes de facto transgender registry bill

Tennessee lawmakers advanced a bill requiring data collection on gender-affirming care, raising concerns about tracking and identifying transgender individuals.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

GOP lawmakers approve bill to let patients sue doctors for "coercing" them into gender transitions - LGBTQ Nation

Tennessee Senate passed a bill allowing lawsuits against doctors for gender transition coercion up to 18 years after care.
Healthcare
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Tennessee House passes de facto transgender registry bill

Tennessee lawmakers advanced a bill requiring data collection on gender-affirming care, raising concerns about tracking and identifying transgender individuals.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

GOP lawmakers approve bill to let patients sue doctors for "coercing" them into gender transitions - LGBTQ Nation

Tennessee Senate passed a bill allowing lawsuits against doctors for gender transition coercion up to 18 years after care.
Education
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Trump administration rolls back settlements that protected trans rights in unprecedented move - LGBTQ Nation

The Trump administration has reversed agreements in settled gender-discrimination cases, impacting Title IX protections for trans students.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Riley Gaines rages at Tim Walz for opposing Iran genocide while supporting tampons in schools - LGBTQ Nation

Dark humor emerged as people criticized the president's focus on cultural issues amid serious global threats.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Trump fires Attorney General Pam Bondi - LGBTQ Nation

Pam Bondi was fired as Attorney General due to her unpopularity and Trump's declining poll numbers.
Miami food
fromQueerty
3 weeks ago

Apparently, Florida is fine with legalized incest but LGBTQ+ rights are a bridge too far - Queerty

Florida failed to pass a first-cousin marriage ban while simultaneously advancing an anti-diversity measure targeting government workers for vague DEI-related activities.
LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Nurse wins settlement in trans pronouns dispute

A nurse won a settlement against her NHS trust after being suspended for breaching a transgender patient's confidentiality.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
3 weeks ago

Tennessee GOP advances bill that would create public list of trans residents

House Bill 754 is put forward as a measure to make insurance companies that cover gender-affirming care also provide coverage for "detransition procedures", it goes much further, mandating the collection of sensitive details from providers including patient treatment timelines, prescription or surgery information, a patient's location data, and a patient's age and biological sex.
Healthcare
Medicine
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Cisgender kids in Texas can't get care due to anti-trans laws

Texas's 2023 gender-affirming care ban for minors has created unintended consequences, causing medical providers to restrict necessary treatments for children with non-gender-related medical conditions requiring hormone therapy.
#conversion-therapy
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago
LGBT

The right knows conversion therapy bans don't stop them. Here's why they fought to repeal them. - LGBTQ Nation

LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days 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.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

The right knows conversion therapy bans don't stop them. Here's why they fought to repeal them. - LGBTQ Nation

Conversion therapy poses significant mental health risks, including anxiety, depression, and suicidality, as evidenced by Alana Chen's tragic experience.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks 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.
Healthcare
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

U.S. court allows state bans on gender-affirming care for adults in unprecedented ruling

The U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a West Virginia law prohibiting Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming care, marking the first federal appeals court enforcement of such restrictions.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Nebraska lawmaker fails again to revive anti-trans bills after repeated attempts

Nebraska's anti-trans legislation faced defeat, revealing the state's contentious political landscape regarding LGBTQ+ rights.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 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.
#supreme-court
LGBT
fromPsychology Today
5 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.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Supreme Court rules against conversion therapy bans while trans people protest across the country - LGBTQ Nation

The Supreme Court ruling in Chiles v. Salazar raises the bar for conversion therapy bans, potentially overturning laws in 27 states.
LGBT
fromPsychology Today
5 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.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Supreme Court rules against conversion therapy bans while trans people protest across the country - LGBTQ Nation

The Supreme Court ruling in Chiles v. Salazar raises the bar for conversion therapy bans, potentially overturning laws in 27 states.
Education
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

This trans teacher has no choice but to leave Florida: 'I can't defend myself'

A transgender high school teacher in Florida maintains strict boundaries between her work and personal life to preserve her mental health and authentic self.
#abortion-care
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
6 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.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

Connecting the dots: Attacks on abortion and gender-affirming care are inextricably linked

Abortion care and gender-affirming care restrictions share similar tactics and challenges, particularly affecting young people with limited resources.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
6 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.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

Connecting the dots: Attacks on abortion and gender-affirming care are inextricably linked

Abortion care and gender-affirming care restrictions share similar tactics and challenges, particularly affecting young people with limited resources.
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Idaho said no Pride flags permitted. Boise said watch this

The art additions to city hall demonstrate our unwavering commitment to the people that call Boise home and to the values that we uphold every day of being a safe and welcoming city for everyone.
LGBT
#idaho
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago
LGBT

GOP gov. signs anti-trans bathroom bill with possible prison for life & a rainbow flag ban - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago
LGBT

Idaho Gov. signs nation's "most extreme" anti-trans bathroom law despite police opposition - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago
LGBT

GOP passes forced outing bill punishing adults who "aid & abet" trans kids - LGBTQ Nation

Idaho's H.B. 822 mandates reporting trans children's social transitions to parents, closing a loophole in existing anti-trans laws.
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago
LGBT

Idaho Senate takes up bill to jail trans people for using public bathrooms

Idaho's House Bill 752 could criminalize restroom use for transgender individuals, requiring them to use facilities based on their sex assigned at birth.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

GOP gov. signs anti-trans bathroom bill with possible prison for life & a rainbow flag ban - LGBTQ Nation

Idaho Governor Brad Little signed a bill criminalizing bathroom use for trans people, with severe penalties including potential life imprisonment.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Idaho Gov. signs nation's "most extreme" anti-trans bathroom law despite police opposition - LGBTQ Nation

Idaho Governor Brad Little signed a strict anti-transgender bathroom law despite opposition from police organizations, effective July 1.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

GOP passes forced outing bill punishing adults who "aid & abet" trans kids - LGBTQ Nation

Idaho's H.B. 822 mandates reporting trans children's social transitions to parents, closing a loophole in existing anti-trans laws.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Idaho Senate takes up bill to jail trans people for using public bathrooms

Idaho's House Bill 752 could criminalize restroom use for transgender individuals, requiring them to use facilities based on their sex assigned at birth.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Same-sex couples thrive in U.S. even as GOP support for marriage equality falls

The number of same-sex couples in the U.S. has doubled in two decades, despite renewed political opposition to marriage equality.
LGBT
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
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
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Republican Ohio House passes drag ban targeting transgender Ohioans

Ohio House voted to advance a bill banning public drag and gender performances, impacting LGBTQ+ rights and expression.
#bathroom-bills
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

Trans man schools lawmakers on why "bathroom bills" are ridiculous & dangerous - LGBTQ Nation

A trans man testified against an Idaho bathroom bill, demonstrating how the law would force transgender people to choose between legal arrest or physical assault in public restrooms.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

Trans man schools lawmakers on why "bathroom bills" are ridiculous & dangerous - LGBTQ Nation

A trans man testified against an Idaho bathroom bill, demonstrating how the law would force transgender people to choose between legal arrest or physical assault in public restrooms.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

2 right-wing groups score anti-trans ballot measures states to "stop the transgender plague" - LGBTQ Nation

Colorado's November ballot includes two measures restricting transgender youth rights: one banning trans students from sports teams matching their gender identity, another prohibiting gender-affirming surgery for minors, despite scientific evidence showing minimal harm and existing rarity of such procedures.
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