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A quarter of trans people have had health care disrupted in the past year

Republican lawmakers are attacking transgender people's access to gender-affirming healthcare in many states.

Legislation targeting gender-affirming care for transgender youth impacts access to healthcare for transgender adults as well. [ more ]

Advocate.com

LGBT

Texas quietly restricts gender-affirming care for trans adults: 'Canary in the coalmine'

Texas Medicaid will no longer cover gender affirming care for transgender adults starting March 1.

The rule was implemented without public input, causing concern among LGBTQ+ rights groups. [ more ]

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LGBT

GOP candidates elevate anti-transgender messaging as a rallying call to Christian conservatives

Trump promises to cut funding for schools promoting transgender inclusion and to keep men out of women's sports. GOP is pushing for bans on affirming care for transgender minors. [ more ]

Mission Local

Mission District

Meet the candidates: 'How will your life experiences help as supe?'

Trevor Chandler has experience in LGBTQ advocacy and protecting the transgender community in red states.

Roberto Hernandez has a background in community service and believes in elevating community voices and holding City Hall accountable. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

4 months ago

California

Efforts to restrict transgender health care endure in 2024, with more adults targeted

Republican-led state legislatures are considering new bills restricting medical care for transgender youths and adults.

Legislators are proposing restrictions on puberty-blocking drugs, hormone treatments, pronoun use, sports teams, and bathroom use for transgender individuals. [ more ]

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Advocate.com

1 week ago

Writing

Presidential Medal of Freedom recognizes the heroism of Judy Shepard

Judy Shepard receives Presidential Medal of Freedom for LGBTQ+ advocacy. [ more ]

Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

21 hours ago

Two Weeks in, I Already Wanted to Quit: Challenges Faced by a Queer Black Woman in Nonprofit Leadership - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Black women in nonprofit leadership face isolation, gaslighting, and lack of support, even in queer spaces. [ more ]

Queerty

Should straight acts with no history of LGBTQ+ advocacy headline Pride events?

Non-LGBTQ+ acts headlining Pride events spark controversy.

Longtime LGBTQ+ allies contrasted with newer artists causing debate over event bookings. [ more ]

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Eight-foot statue of H from Steps to be erected in Wales

Steps star Ian 'H' Watkins to have an eight-foot statue erected in his hometown for LGBTQ+ advocacy.

Watkins is a proud advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and has a history of standing up against hate and discrimination. [ more ]

Advocate.com

Cyndi Lauper named Lifetime Ally Icon for WeHo Pride

Cyndi Lauper named Lifetime Ally Icon for 2024 WeHo Pride Parade.

Lauper's significant contributions to music, activism, and LGBTQ+ advocacy recognized.

Lauper's activism includes work with True Colors United and Girls Just Want to Have Fundamental Rights Fund. [ more ]

LGBTQ Nation

2 weeks ago

Bridget Ziegler's gay colleague isn't afraid of her. He uses her hate as fuel to make change.

Tom Edwards is a Sarasota County School Board member actively fighting against anti-LGBTQ+ initiatives and far-right agendas in Florida. [ more ]

LGBTQ Nation

3 weeks ago

Colorado allows anti-LGBTQ+ group to pursue law outing trans students to parents

Colorado's Supreme Court allows anti-LGBTQ+ group to collect signatures for a law outing transgender students to parents. [ more ]

Advocate.com

3 weeks ago

After a Pennsylvania school board canceled a gay actor's talk, the community fought back

A gay author faced backlash and event cancellation due to LGBTQ+ advocacy, but was re-invited after community uproar and board apology. [ more ]

Advocate.com

3 weeks ago

John Fetterman challenges Pa. school board's cancellation of talk by gay actor

Diversity and anti-bullying education is hindered when schools cancel events featuring LGBTQ+ advocates. [ more ]

Washington Post

Federal probe to look into Okla. school's actions before teen's death

The U.S. Department of Education is investigating discrimination at Owasso High School following the death of a nonbinary student.

LGBTQ+ groups and the community are demanding answers and action in response to the tragedy at Owasso High School. [ more ]

LGBTQ Nation

Trans youth matter. Melanie Willingham-Jaggers needs us to fight harder for their future.

GLSEN Executive Director Melanie Willingham-Jaggers shares their journey from activism as a teen to leading LGBTQ+ advocacy organization.

The passage of California's Proposition 21 in 2000 ignited a movement that inspired young people to get involved in political organizing. [ more ]

Advocate.com

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Former Olympian Caitlyn Jenner supports New York policy banning trans women from sports

Caitlyn Jenner supports New York ordinance restricting transgender athletes in women's sports teams.

Nassau County policy excludes transgender women from over 100 athletic facilities, neglecting transgender men. [ more ]

Advocate.com

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Marcia Gay Harden on how her three queer kids made her an activist

Marcia Gay Harden advocates for LGBTQ+ equality due to her three queer children.

Harden emphasizes the importance of embracing the expansive queer community and learning from her children. [ more ]

Advocate.com

Boston

Pioneering LGBTQ+ activist Ann Maguire has died at 80

Ann Maguire, a prominent LGBTQ+ activist and political organizer, has passed away at the age of 80.

Maguire cohosted a call-in show for LGBTQ+ callers in the 1970s and managed the campaign of the first out LGBTQ+ person elected to a state legislature in the U.S. [ more ]

LGBTQ Nation

A school canceled a play about anti-gay bullying. This theater company put it on anyway.

LGBTQ+ advocate Jeran Artery discusses the lack of acceptance for LGBTQ+ representation in a small town in Wyoming.

A performance of The Bullying Collection, which included a reference to a gay character who commits suicide, was canceled due to the school's claim that it didn't conform to their values. [ more ]

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