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Trans equality gets 2 major wins in court while the EU strikes down Hungary's anti-LGBTQ+ law - LGBTQ Nation

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Relationships

Have self-compassion, take a warm shower & seek out insightful twinks: Gays share their best pieces of advice - Queerty

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1 day ago
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Zohran Mamdani appoints Black lesbian archivist to critical commissioner role - LGBTQ Nation

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2 days ago
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State Department bans trans employees from using the appropriate restrooms at work - LGBTQ Nation

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13 hours ago

These 10 banned LGBTQ+ books for teens and young adults teach resilience & authenticity - LGBTQ Nation

Censorship of LGBTQ+ books in libraries reached an all-time high, with significant challenges against titles that address complex social and emotional issues.
Mental health
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2 weeks 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.
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21 hours ago

Trans equality gets 2 major wins in court while the EU strikes down Hungary's anti-LGBTQ+ law - LGBTQ Nation

Kennedy's actions threaten trans youth care, but a ruling prevents him from using federal funding as leverage against hospitals.
Relationships
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18 hours ago

Have self-compassion, take a warm shower & seek out insightful twinks: Gays share their best pieces of advice - Queerty

Seeking advice from others can provide valuable insights and support, especially for LGBTQ+ individuals from their queer elders.
New York City
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1 day ago

Zohran Mamdani appoints Black lesbian archivist to critical commissioner role - LGBTQ Nation

Shawn(ta) Smith-Cruz appointed as commissioner of DORIS, emphasizing the importance of preserving NYC's diverse history.
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2 days ago

State Department bans trans employees from using the appropriate restrooms at work - LGBTQ Nation

The State Department has implemented a policy banning trans employees from using restrooms that match their gender identity.
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13 hours ago

These 10 banned LGBTQ+ books for teens and young adults teach resilience & authenticity - LGBTQ Nation

Censorship of LGBTQ+ books in libraries reached an all-time high, with significant challenges against titles that address complex social and emotional issues.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks 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.
Fashion & style
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15 hours ago

You're probably missing these queer women-owned brands - LGBTQ Nation

Lesbian Visibility Day highlights the importance of supporting queer women-owned businesses and their unique contributions to community and culture.
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5 hours ago

'It lit a fire in me' - the barrister who was told she'd never amount to much

"I had to step up and do the jobs that my mum couldn't do, everything you can imagine that a six-week-old baby needs: pick them up, change them, whatever."
Education
Women in technology
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1 hour ago

Women over 50 outperform in business. Why are they still overlooked?

Meryl Rosenthal overcame age and gender biases to successfully run her consultancy, demonstrating the strengths of women entrepreneurs over 50.
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17 hours ago

Drag queens mock MAGA figures in jaw-dropping event while raising over $25K for ACLU - LGBTQ Nation

A drag show in Brooklyn raised over $25,000 for the ACLU while satirizing MAGA figures and highlighting the political stakes for the LGBTQ+ community.
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2 days ago

4 women accuse lesbian Democratic congressional candidate of sexual assault - LGBTQ Nation

Four women accuse Salt Lake City Council Member Eva Lopez Chavez of sexual assault, while she denies the allegations and offers to take a polygraph test.
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fromWIRED
3 days ago

The Federal Agency Coming for Gender-Affirming Care

The FTC is targeting transgender rights by framing gender-affirming care for minors as a consumer-protection issue.
Law
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1 day ago

Ann Rostow: What Dreams May Come? - San Francisco Bay Times

Belarus has enacted a law prohibiting the promotion of homosexuality and related topics, reflecting ongoing discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals.
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3 days ago

Former London Pride boss admits contempt of court

Christopher Joell-Deshields admitted that he acted in contempt of the court, failing to deliver up various documents, a WeWork pass, and a SIM card belonging to Pride in London.
UK news
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

The Shifting Legal Landscape for Consensual Nonmonogamy

Increased awareness of consensual nonmonogamies leads to both acceptance and discrimination, impacting individuals' social and economic well-being.
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2 days ago

Black & trans employees accuse women's sports bar of "hostile" racism & misogyny - LGBTQ Nation

Rhodes asserted in an Instagram post, 'Marsha's may claim to be a queer safe space, but it is nothing like that.' She described the bar's environment as quickly developing a bad reputation among marginalized staffers.
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1 day ago

Denver's only lesbian bar closes after rollercoaster fundraising controversy - LGBTQ Nation

A beloved lesbian bar in Denver closed amid controversy over fundraising and mismanagement issues.
Women in technology
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4 days ago

The global assault on women is an assault on all of us

Solidarity against global patriarchy is essential to combat the normalization of sexual violence and protect women's autonomy.
Social justice
fromQueerty
5 days ago

So many funerals, so little help: How our community faced AIDS & refused to disappear - Queerty

The AIDS crisis in America illustrates the impact of youth activism, community, and the ongoing fight for equality and access to care.
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6 days ago

Supreme Court won't hear case on forcing teachers to out trans kids to their parents - LGBTQ Nation

The parents argue that their children were 'allowed' to identify as transgender at school, which they claim violated their rights to determine their children's upbringing.
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Education
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6 days ago

Supreme Court passes on case over outing trans students

Schools have discretion to disclose a student's name and pronouns to parents, as upheld by the Supreme Court.
Education
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6 days ago

Supreme Court passes on case over outing trans students

Schools have discretion to disclose a student's name and pronouns to parents, as upheld by the Supreme Court.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

A coordinated political effort is trying to erase LGBTQ+ youth. Here's what they say they need. - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ youth are often overlooked in discussions about their experiences, prompting a rebranding to Glisten to better represent and support them.
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2 days ago

Activists outraged over panel of anti-trans "experts" at major pediatric health conference - LGBTQ Nation

A pediatric healthcare conference panel on trans healthcare features speakers affiliated with an anti-trans hate group, raising concerns about the event's impact on pediatric care standards.
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2 days ago

Critics Slam FCC Move to Update Ratings System to Include Trans Content Warnings

FCC seeks public comment on updating ratings system for content related to transgender issues, raising concerns about potential censorship of LGBTQ representation.
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5 days ago

Trans trailblazer Sean Dorsey: 'When shit gets hard, we choose to show up for each other' - 48 hills

Sean Dorsey Dance presents a new work, We Choose Each Other, as a response to escalating anti-trans legislation and cultural hostility.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Anti-trans bathroom bills are the New Jim Crow - LGBTQ Nation

Anti-transgender legislation is reshaping public restroom access, drawing parallels to historical segregation and impacting various gender identities.
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fromQueerty
1 day ago

AI himbos, political shade & Madonna on Grindr: This week's messiest gay moments recapped - Queerty

Queerty recaps major queer news stories, including a canceled gay AI influencer and backlash over a mayor's endorsement of a straight candidate.
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3 days ago
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Black trans woman says gay bar tried kicking her out in act of discrimination: "Literally shaking" - LGBTQ Nation

A Black transgender woman experienced discrimination at a Detroit gay bar, claiming hostility from staff and a lack of support from management.
SF LGBT
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3 days ago

Black trans woman says gay bar tried kicking her out in act of discrimination: "Literally shaking" - LGBTQ Nation

A Black transgender woman experienced discrimination at a Detroit gay bar, claiming hostility from staff and a lack of support from management.
LGBT
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19 hours ago

New rules allow more queer Australians to give blood: Let's "give the gift of life" - LGBTQ Nation

Gay and bisexual men and transgender Australians can now donate blood under the same rules as straight individuals, increasing inclusivity in blood donation.
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fromQueerty
3 days ago

The night a drag king blew my mind & rewrote my identity - Queerty

Montesanti's journey in drag culture reveals the complexities of gender identity and mental health through performance and self-expression.
#transgender-rights
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2 weeks ago
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Trans woman sues homeless shelter over alleged "threatening" harassment that made her ill - LGBTQ Nation

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3 weeks ago

White House denigrates non-cisgender people on Trans Day of Visibility

Trump's statement on Transgender Day of Visibility attacks transgender identity and promotes a narrative against LGBTQ+ rights.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Teacher suspended for supporting trans athlete gets reinstated after allies fight back - LGBTQ Nation

Dr. Chet Hesson was reinstated after an investigation found no basis for claims against him regarding his support for a transgender student athlete.
Social justice
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2 weeks 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.
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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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4 days ago

Trans woman wins $295K after suing state for housing her in male prison - LGBTQ Nation

Oregon settled a lawsuit for $295,000 after a transgender woman faced abuse in a men's prison.
SF LGBT
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3 weeks ago

White House denigrates non-cisgender people on Trans Day of Visibility

Trump's statement on Transgender Day of Visibility attacks transgender identity and promotes a narrative against LGBTQ+ rights.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Teacher suspended for supporting trans athlete gets reinstated after allies fight back - LGBTQ Nation

Dr. Chet Hesson was reinstated after an investigation found no basis for claims against him regarding his support for a transgender student athlete.
NYC LGBT
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6 days ago

Advocate newsletter 4/20/26

A federal judge criticized RFK Jr. for his anti-trans policies, stating they cause significant harm to individuals.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks 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.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Dems pass "profound" law to protect trans kids who change their names - LGBTQ Nation

Colorado's new law protects the privacy of trans children seeking name changes, ensuring their dignity and safety.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Missouri Republicans advance bill to police trans people's bathroom access

Missouri Republicans passed a bill mandating bathroom use based on sex assigned at birth, risking increased scrutiny and harassment for trans individuals.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks 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.
SF LGBT
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1 week ago

Trans woman leaves role with women's health charity

A trans woman resigned from a women's health charity amid criticism regarding her role and its implications for women's health advocacy.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

He raped young men & infected them with HIV. Now he's going away for a long time. - LGBTQ Nation

Adam Hall was convicted of transmitting HIV and raping multiple young men, receiving a minimum 23-year life sentence.
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1 week ago

He brutally killed his trans girlfriend while she slept. Now he's facing the consequences. - LGBTQ Nation

Deandre Bell was arrested for allegedly murdering Davonta Curtis, a Black transgender woman, with a hammer and stealing her belongings.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

LGBTQ+ advocates sue over Maine ballot initiative: The signatures are invalid! - LGBTQ Nation

Maine residents are suing to invalidate signatures for an anti-trans referendum on the ballot, claiming many are invalid or duplicate.
LGBT
fromQueerty
4 days ago

Straight women are discovering age-gap relationships, but there's a gay twist - Queerty

Age gap relationships, particularly between older women and younger men, are gaining attention, influenced by cultural trends and economic factors.
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1 month ago

After Years of Waiting, She Wanted to Start Gender-Affirming Care. Politics Interfered. | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

I'm a pub cook. I don't make a lot of money. And I can't do insurance through my spouse - so Medicaid it is. I just want a doctor to help guide me with a medical thing. How is it crazy to want that?
Healthcare
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5 days ago

Advocate newsletter 4/21/26

The U.S. Supreme Court will consider a Colorado case involving whether taxpayer-funded preschools affiliated with churches can refuse to admit children of LGBTQ+ couples.
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5 days ago

WTF Is Ohio's Anti-Drag Show Bill That Critics Worry Could Criminalize Wearing a Sports Bra in Public

Ohio lawmakers are advancing a bill that restricts drag performances and limits trans individuals' access to gendered spaces.
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5 days ago

The woman who threw the first-ever gender reveal party is "horrified" by what they have become - LGBTQ Nation

Jenna Karvunidis regrets the dangerous evolution of gender reveal parties she initiated, expressing horror at their extravagant and harmful nature.
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1 week ago

Court rules trans people have right to accurate IDs: "Trans discrimination is sex discrimination" - LGBTQ Nation

Trans residents in Montana can update legal documents to reflect their gender identity, affirming their rights against discrimination.
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1 week ago

Spectacle or support? The complicated visibility of trans youth in film & TV - Queerty

Since the 1990s, a largely underground upwelling of trans creativity has helped new trans identities, communities, and political movements come together. Trans Cinema provides an entryway to the wildly diverse and creative cinema made by trans creators, including those who are BIPOC.
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1 month ago

"We're in something new": Susan Stryker says the trans tipping point is over...But the fight is far from finished - Queerty

Susan Stryker's updated third edition of Transgender History documents trans activism and history while addressing current political backlash, providing essential resources for understanding ongoing struggles and building community resilience.
Social justice
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1 month ago

Data is power: What we need to build meaningful infrastructure for Black & brown trans folks - LGBTQ Nation

Black transgender people are systematically excluded from research design and data collection, rendering their lived experiences invisible in statistics used by policymakers and organizations.
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3 weeks 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.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Compulsory heterosexuality is thwarting pleasure & hindering gender liberation. We can change that. - LGBTQ Nation

Trans women can deconstruct femininity built around male desire and reconstruct authentic womanhood through self-directed pleasure and relationships centered on mutual connection rather than male validation.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month 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.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month 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
2 months ago

She was fired for acknowledging trans people exist. Now she's fighting back. - LGBTQ Nation

Melissa McCoul filed a lawsuit alleging Texas A&M violated her First Amendment and due process rights after firing her for teaching that transgender people exist.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Supermodel says only women can be bisexual: "Double standards exist for us all" - LGBTQ Nation

Jessica White's statement that bisexuality is acceptable for women but not men sparked controversy and amplified biphobic attitudes, with experts attributing such stigma to toxic masculinity and rigid gender expectations.
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