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A law that turns a basic human necessity into a crime reveals calculated cruelty aimed at harming and humiliating the trans community, writes John Casey.
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The anti-LGBTQ+ politician is asking for "privacy," but the internet isn't giving it to her!
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As the partial government shutdown causing chaos at U.S. travel hubs entered its sixth week on Sunday, the Republican senator was seen enjoying himself at Chef Mickey’s.
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Appointed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Taylor Brown is confronting the Trump administration’s attacks on trans people and dismantling long-standing LGBTQ+ inequities.
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As federal enforcement recedes, Maryland Democrats are building their own system to protect students from discrimination.
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The White House also lied about President Joe Biden’s observation of the annual event.
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Photographer Anthony Gansauer captures trans lives in South Carolina through intimate portraits and personal conversations.
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Trans Liberty Executive Director Samantha Boucher entered a women’s restroom in Topeka as part of a Capitol protest on Trans Day of Visibility.
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about 17 hours ago
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Artist Cosimo Cavallaro explains why his latest work reimagines Christ through a trans lens at a moment of political urgency.
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about 18 hours ago
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Justin Kralemann alleges St. Louis-based Food Outreach fired him over social media posts about immigration and Pride flags.
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about 18 hours ago
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Gov. Brad Little signed the measure on Transgender Day of Visibility as advocates rallied outside the statehouse.
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about 20 hours ago
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Retired Space Force colonel Bree Fram and others warn the move could undermine merit-based promotions and military readiness.
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about 21 hours ago
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The high court has opened the door for dangerous harm to kids, writes Josh Ackley.
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about 22 hours ago
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Bryon Noem allegedly wore feminine clothing and a makeshift breast plate.
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about 23 hours ago
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After the former DHS secretary’s husband, Bryon Noem, was accused of having a secret cross-dressing fetish, she no longer wants to be the center of attention, writes Josh Ackley.
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Glisten’s new national survey finds two-thirds of queer and trans youth feel unsafe at school, and most say the grown-ups around them aren’t doing a thing about it.
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For nearly a year, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram has been dragging its feet on removing an anti-trans term from its policies.
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At a Washington dinner honoring transgender service members and allies with the Albert Cashier Awards, the mood was defiant, grieving, and, somehow, joyful.
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The award-winning actor and activist says artists are losing ground as No Kings protests take aim at Trump’s agenda.
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Former Rutherford County library director Luanne James says she followed professional standards after declining to move LGBTQ+ titles from a children’s section.
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Opinion: In an increasingly hostile world, New York City subway nights become a space where trans women of color keep each other in view and safe.
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Audio obtained by The Advocate reveals a New Mexico immigration judge pressing an Iranian man about his same-sex relationship.
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The Rutherford County Library board terminated Luanne James after she said she would not comply with censorship directives.
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According to the U.S. Census, a record number of LGBTQ+ couples are living their best lives and society hasn't come to an end despite Republican warnings.
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The bureau’s celebratory montage lands as the director confronts a reported hack, lawsuits, and increasing speculation about whether Trump will fire him.
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It's a stunning setback for LGBTQ+ young people who are put at significant risk for harm by this decision.
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From launching investigations of school athletics to legal demands on health care providers, the Republican lawyer put enormous energy into attacking transgender children.
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Why is the Democratic California governor accusing right-wing activists of being on the gay hookup app?
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In Providence, a tribute to a slain Ukrainian refugee has become a flashpoint over politics, money, and motive.
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She spent fifteen years coming for LGBTQ+ people. Now Trump has come for her, writes John Casey
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Opinion: With Pam Bondi's firing, the Trump administration has shown it responds to an outraged public not by altering course but by replacing a woman whose exit will dominate the news cycle. Who's next, Karoline?
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You can contribute to these fundraising campaigns online through GoFundMe.
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As the Iran war continues, Trump keeps invoking LGBTQ+ people, citing their persecution to defend military action while claiming their political support.
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Social media is on fire as people are calling out the former Attorney General's failed alignment with the president.
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“Drain the swamp,” the former transportation secretary said about the cabinet official's financial entanglements.
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Advocates gathered in New York City to denounce the decision, urging lawmakers to shore up protections for LGBTQ+ young people.
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Experts say common online habits, such as reusing identifiers like "spiderkash," can leave even senior government officials vulnerable to exposure.
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No arrests have been made yet, and police are looking for more info.
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California Rep. Robert Garcia says the fired Trump administration attorney general is not yet done with Congress.
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The president parted ways with his loyal attorney general.
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As she fights to keep her own job, the attorney gneral said Minnesota's sports policies "ignore biological reality."
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An Emerson survey shows the gay Democratic congressman and former Republican senator virtually tied in the open-seat race to replace Jeanne Shaheen.
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From San Antonio to Miami Beach, city officials are moving forward with Pride observations despite state efforts to strip them away.
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Opinion: A 1986 case involving two murders shows how the “trans panic” defense shaped unequal justice—and why it still matters today.
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Karine Jean-Pierre praised the gay journalist's “unwavering” voice after presenting him with the honor at the Truth Awards in Los Angeles.
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Cities like Boise could face mounting daily fines as Republican lawmakers expand efforts to limit LGBTQ+ expression in public spaces.
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When Gov. Brad Little signs it, the measure will criminalize restroom use including in private businesses.
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The measure now heads to a Republican-controlled Senate, where similar efforts have stalled before.
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Organizers with Mayday Health say the message is meant to affirm trans Kansans as state policy moves to erase them from public life.
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Conservative lawmakers said they will use the bill to target transgender Ohioans who use public locker rooms
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4 days ago
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