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fromLGBTQ Nation
11 hours ago
SF LGBT

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

US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 days ago

Trump administration to end civil rights settlements for trans students

The Trump administration is ending civil rights settlements protecting transgender students from discrimination, claiming previous agreements were illegal.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
9 hours ago

House Republicans push bill forcing states to stop acknowledging trans people in schools

The proposed 'Stop the Sexualization of Children Act' could lead to widespread censorship of transgender-related materials in public schools.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
11 hours 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.
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.
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
3 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.
more#transgender-rights
#lgbtq
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 hours ago
Left-wing politics

Nancy Mace defended genocide threats by bringing up trans people. Sarah McBride shot her words down. - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
9 hours ago
NYC parents

DOJ investigates LA public schools after parents claim trans rights policy led to child's death - LGBTQ Nation

fromQueerty
1 day ago
Television

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

Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 day 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.
Law
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

New California Law Would Open Up Conversion Therapy Practitioners to Malpractice Lawsuits

California's SB 934 allows greater civil damages for conversion therapy malpractice, extending the statute of limitations to 22 years for minors.
Left-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 hours ago

Nancy Mace defended genocide threats by bringing up trans people. Sarah McBride shot her words down. - LGBTQ Nation

Rep. Sarah McBride condemned anti-trans rhetoric equating trans identity with threats of genocide made by Donald Trump regarding Iran.
NYC parents
fromLGBTQ Nation
9 hours ago

DOJ investigates LA public schools after parents claim trans rights policy led to child's death - LGBTQ Nation

The Trump administration is investigating LAUSD's anti-discrimination policies following a lawsuit related to a trans child's death.
Television
fromQueerty
1 day 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
1 day 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.
Law
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

New California Law Would Open Up Conversion Therapy Practitioners to Malpractice Lawsuits

California's SB 934 allows greater civil damages for conversion therapy malpractice, extending the statute of limitations to 22 years for minors.
more#lgbtq
#lgbtqia
NYC LGBT
fromGay City News
9 hours ago

City Council's LGBTQIA+ Caucus hires executive director

The City Council's LGBTQIA+ Caucus has appointed Yanery Cruz as executive director to address the needs of New York City's queer community.
LGBT
fromGothamist
5 days ago

NYC's LGBTQIA+ office leader poised to tackle 'entrenched disparities'

New York City opens its first office for LGBTQIA+ Affairs, led by civil rights attorney Taylor Brown, the highest-ranking openly trans person in city government.
more#lgbtqia
US news
fromArs Technica
7 hours ago

First man convicted under Take It Down Act kept making AI nudes after arrest

Strahler was arrested for creating and distributing AI-generated nudes, becoming the first convicted under the Take It Down Act.
#lgbtq-rights
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

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.
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.
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.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 hours 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
fromAdvocate.com
1 hour 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.
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.
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.
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.
more#lgbtq-rights
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day 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.
Higher education
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

Boston University removed Pride flags. Backlash forced its president to back off

Boston University has paused the removal of Pride flags from campus offices amid protests and concerns over free expression.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Acting AG turns stomachs with disturbing affection for Donald Trump: "It's a cult" - LGBTQ Nation

Todd Blanche faced backlash for expressing extreme loyalty to President Trump, highlighting concerns about the relationship between the Attorney General and the presidency.
US Elections
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 year ago

GOP congressman tells furious federal workers being fired is part of God's plan for them - LGBTQ Nation

Rep. Mark Alford faced backlash from constituents after suggesting job losses by Elon Musk are part of God's plan.
Education
fromAdvocate.com
1 day 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.
NYC parents
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day 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.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Pete Buttigieg slams Trump's "genocidal intent": Congress needs to "rein him in. Now." - LGBTQ Nation

Pete Buttigieg condemned Donald Trump's threats against Iran as genocidal, urging immediate action from Congress to address the situation.
Left-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Gay Trump toady Ric Grenell says Kennedy Center staffers should be jailed - LGBTQ Nation

The Kennedy Center was in disrepair, and Grenell believes those responsible should face legal consequences.
Law
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Maryland lawmakers advance broad school protections, including for trans students

Maryland lawmakers are advancing legislation to expand anti-discrimination protections in education, explicitly including transgender youth and allowing legal action against schools.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

"She must answer": Out gay congressman still expects ex-AG Pam Bondi to testify - LGBTQ Nation

The U.S. House Oversight Committee plans to question former Attorney General Pam Bondi about her handling of Epstein-related files despite her recent firing.
#hate-crime
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day 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.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day 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.
more#hate-crime
Education
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 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
2 days ago

Disgraced gay Trump toady reportedly wants to be ambassador to a country that hates LGBTQ+ people - LGBTQ Nation

Ric Grenell is reportedly interested in becoming the next U.S. ambassador to Russia despite the country's anti-LGBTQ stance.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 hour 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.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
22 hours 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.
#first-amendment
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
7 hours 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
1 day 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
7 hours 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
1 day 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.
more#first-amendment
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
5 days ago

These LGBTQ+ books are being banned & people are making noise so it doesn't go unnoticed - Queerty

404 Day highlights the issue of Internet censorship in public libraries and schools, particularly affecting access to constitutionally protected websites.
#trans-rights
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 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.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day 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
3 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.
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.
more#trans-rights
#supreme-court
LGBT
fromPsychology Today
1 day 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
3 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
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days 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
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Kids can be subjected to harmful 'conversion therapy,' U.S. Supreme Court rules

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors, prioritizing free speech over medical evidence of harm.
LGBT
fromPsychology Today
1 day 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
3 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
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days 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
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Kids can be subjected to harmful 'conversion therapy,' U.S. Supreme Court rules

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors, prioritizing free speech over medical evidence of harm.
more#supreme-court
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day 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.'
LGBT
#boise
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Idaho passed a law just to ban Boise from flying Pride flags. Their response was surprising. - LGBTQ Nation

Boise City Hall introduced Pride wraps after a law banned flying the Pride flag.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

Idaho said no Pride flags permitted. Boise said watch this

Boise City Hall is using rainbow lights and signage to promote inclusivity after Idaho banned flying Pride flags.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Idaho passed a law just to ban Boise from flying Pride flags. Their response was surprising. - LGBTQ Nation

Boise City Hall introduced Pride wraps after a law banned flying the Pride flag.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

Idaho said no Pride flags permitted. Boise said watch this

Boise City Hall is using rainbow lights and signage to promote inclusivity after Idaho banned flying Pride flags.
more#boise
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Trump removed LGBTQ+ questions from hundreds of federal surveys - LGBTQ Nation

Data on sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) are essential for understanding the characteristics of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) populations in the United States. However, on the first day of his second term, President Donald Trump issued an executive order that declared it was official policy of the administration that transgender, nonbinary, and intersex identities would not be recognized by the federal government.
US politics
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Minneapolis considers legalizing bathhouses & adult sex venues - LGBTQ Nation

Minneapolis City Council is considering legalizing venues for sexual activity between consenting adults, including bathhouses, after decades of prohibition.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 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.
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

Iowa can enforce previously blocked 'don't say gay' law, appeals court rules

This ruling is a setback, but it is not the end of this fight. Iowa's SF 496 is a cruel and unconstitutional law that silences LGBTQ+ children, erases their existence from classrooms, and forces educators to expose vulnerable students to potential harm at home. We will continue to use every legal tool available to protect these young people. They deserve nothing less.
LGBT
#abortion-care
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 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
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.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 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
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.
more#abortion-care
#idaho
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
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.
more#idaho
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 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
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Deeply distressing for all of us': families react to Girlguiding's trans exclusion

Girlguiding's new policy excludes transgender girls, causing distress for families and sparking protests among volunteers.
#conversion-therapy
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago
LGBT

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

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

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

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.
LGBT
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

SCOTUS Rules Conversion Therapy Ban Likely Unconstitutional

State bans on conversion therapy may be unconstitutional, but the practice is harmful and unethical regardless of legal status.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 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.
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
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.
more#conversion-therapy
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

This GOP lawmaker tried to ban trans people from becoming teachers. He failed miserably. - LGBTQ Nation

Kentucky Senator Gex Williams' attempts to ban trans individuals from teaching have failed amid legislative roadblocks and opposition.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
6 days 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
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 weeks ago

This conversion therapy survivor is running for congress & wants to federally ban the practice - LGBTQ Nation

Conversion therapy survivor Mathew Shurka is running for Congress and prioritizes passing a nationwide ban on conversion therapy if elected.
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