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

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

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New York City

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

Parenting
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2 days ago

Comedian shares hilarous take on growing up with lesbian moms - LGBTQ Nation

Jaclyn Lore-Edwards shares humorous insights about growing up with two moms, highlighting love, freedom of expression, and unique childhood experiences.
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1 day ago

Victory! An EU court just slapped down Hungary's anti-LGBTQ+ media ban - LGBTQ Nation

This week features positive stories about LGBTQ+ rights, including court rulings, supportive figures, and the importance of inclusive children's literature.
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6 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
fromQueerty
3 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.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
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.
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.
Parenting
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Comedian shares hilarous take on growing up with lesbian moms - LGBTQ Nation

Jaclyn Lore-Edwards shares humorous insights about growing up with two moms, highlighting love, freedom of expression, and unique childhood experiences.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Victory! An EU court just slapped down Hungary's anti-LGBTQ+ media ban - LGBTQ Nation

This week features positive stories about LGBTQ+ rights, including court rulings, supportive figures, and the importance of inclusive children's literature.
Fashion & style
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38 minutes 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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2 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.
History
fromwww.dw.com
9 hours ago

The queer scandal that shook the German Empire

A gilded porcelain vase linked to Kaiser Wilhelm II and Prince Eulenburg, reflecting queer history, is auctioned for $350,000-$525,000.
#pride-in-london
London politics
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2 days ago

Staff at UK's largest Pride event allege bullying and misconduct under sacked CEO

Pride in London leaders ignored complaints about bullying and misconduct by former CEO Christopher Joell-Deshields for years.
UK news
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3 days ago

Former London Pride boss admits contempt of court

Christopher Joell-Deshields admitted contempt of court for not returning social media and bank account login details after his suspension.
SF politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
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.
NYC parents
fromWIRED
2 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.
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

Ron DeSantis signs law that could strip Florida of Pride celebrations

The legislation defines DEI as efforts to 'manipulate or otherwise influence the composition of employees with reference to race, color, sex, ethnicity, gender identity, or sexual orientation other than to ensure that hiring is conducted in accordance with state and federal anti-discrimination laws.'
Miami food
Women in technology
fromAdvocate.com
3 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
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.
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Madison Square Garden security allegedly tracked a trans woman's movements, including bathroom breaks, down to the second

Dolan has been using face-recognition technology in excessive and intrusive ways since at least 2018, watching a plethora of people, including his personal critics, at both Madison Square Garden, as well as his other properties, including Radio City Music Hall and the Sphere in Las Vegas.
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Canada news
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4 days ago

Pride organizations call on Ontario to create fund to support festivals as costs climb | CBC News

Organizers request $1.5 million annually for three years to support rising costs of Pride festivals in Ontario.
#lgbtq-rights
Europe politics
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5 days ago

EU court rules Hungary's LGBTQ law violates human rights

Hungary's anti-LGBTQ legislation breaches EU law, marking a significant human rights victory for the European Commission and member states.
Education
fromAdvocate.com
5 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.
NYC LGBT
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3 weeks 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.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks 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.
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2 months ago
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"Erasure is not neutral": The inextricable link between LGBTQ+ rights & a functioning democracy - LGBTQ Nation

Europe politics
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5 days ago

EU court rules Hungary's LGBTQ law violates human rights

Hungary's anti-LGBTQ legislation breaches EU law, marking a significant human rights victory for the European Commission and member states.
Education
fromAdvocate.com
5 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.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks 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
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks 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.
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2 months ago
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"Erasure is not neutral": The inextricable link between LGBTQ+ rights & a functioning democracy - LGBTQ Nation

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4 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.
NYC LGBT
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.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
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.
SF politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

Trump's new Navy secretary seems very afraid of witches and drag queens

Concerns about witches in California and Navy recruitment strategies have raised eyebrows regarding the new acting Secretary of the Navy, Hung Cao.
Relationships
fromQueerty
2 days ago

This 1930s gay throuple proves messy situationships are eternal - Queerty

A familiar queer dynamic involves friendship, obsession, and messy love triangles, exemplified by historical figures like Cecil Beaton and Peter Watson.
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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5 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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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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1 day 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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#discrimination
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2 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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2 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.
NYC LGBT
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1 day ago

Smaller Pride events in Toronto are feeling the pressure as FIFA World Cup approaches | CBC News

FIFA World Cup disrupts Toronto's Pride events, leading to cancellations and increased costs for smaller queer organizers.
Education
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks 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.
LGBT
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.
#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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4 days ago
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Teacher suspended for supporting trans athlete gets reinstated after allies fight back - LGBTQ Nation

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fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Trans women could be transferred to men's prisons after major appeals court loss - LGBTQ Nation

Federal appeals court allows transfer of trans women to male prisons, increasing their risk of violence despite previous rulings against such actions.
LGBT
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1 week ago

The Right Thinks I Don't Exist. The Left Thinks I'm a Liability. I'm Just Trying to Figure Out How to Live.

Transgender individuals in America face increasing legislative attacks, yet embracing authenticity and gender expansiveness is crucial for survival and fulfillment.
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
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.
SF LGBT
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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.
LGBT
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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.
LGBT
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4 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.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Trans women could be transferred to men's prisons after major appeals court loss - LGBTQ Nation

Federal appeals court allows transfer of trans women to male prisons, increasing their risk of violence despite previous rulings against such actions.
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

The Right Thinks I Don't Exist. The Left Thinks I'm a Liability. I'm Just Trying to Figure Out How to Live.

Transgender individuals in America face increasing legislative attacks, yet embracing authenticity and gender expansiveness is crucial for survival and fulfillment.
#trans-rights
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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.
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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.
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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.
SF LGBT
fromTruthout
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.
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 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.
fromQueerty
1 year ago

18 famous LGBTQ+ Tauruses who don't back down - Queerty

Tauruses do it with steady hands and a whole lot of heart, cultivating beauty and building something that lasts, embodying dependability and loyalty.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks 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.
Social justice
fromQueerty
2 days ago

Rep. Angie Craig rattles right-wingers with a cute pic to mark Lesbian Visibility Week - Queerty

"I'm celebrating #LesbianVisibilityWeek with the love of my life - my wife Cheryl! Here's a throwback to when we first met - before we had the right to get married. To Minnesota's lesbian community: I see you, I hear you and I'll never stop fighting for our rights."
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5 days ago

Brooklyn Pride Celebrates 30 Years of Parades

Brooklyn Pride was established in 1997, initiated by local residents to create a major Pride event in Brooklyn.
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.
Running
fromiRunFar
1 month ago

What Pride Forgets

Pride in running manifests as overvaluing oneself and aiming beyond true capabilities, causing runners to ignore limitations and make poor decisions that undermine performance and safety.
LGBT
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1 day ago

We Were Long Overdue for a Sapphic MAGA Sex Scandal

Sheahan exhibited toxic and controlling behavior in her relationship with a younger woman, stemming from jealousy and insecurity about her partner's sexuality.
NYC LGBT
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1 week 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.
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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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LGBT
fromQueerty
3 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.
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
fromJezebel
4 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.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
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.
LGBT
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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.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks 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
fromAdvocate.com
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.
SF LGBT
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.
#bathroom-bills
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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
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
1 month ago

He beat a trans woman & said he hopes Trump kills all trans people. He's going away for a long time. - LGBTQ Nation

Andre Karlow received a seven-year prison sentence after conviction for violently attacking a trans woman in a hate crime.
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.
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