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5 key takeaways from the vice-presidential debate between Tim Walz and JD Vance

JD Vance is in denial about a lot of things, including about the January 6 insurrection.

Anti-Abortion Activist Protests Target Bathroom Policy in Drag

The man admitted he's not transgender but warned about "crazy people that will do what I'm doing: dressing up and going into the women's restroom and putting women and children in harm's way." 

Fla. Gov. Suspends Prosecutor Who Went Against Anti-Trans Proposal

Andrew Warren signed a pledge to not take part in efforts supporting anti-gender-affirming care policies or anti-abortion laws. 

Obama to Remove Abstinence Requirement for HIV Funding

President-elect Barack Obama plans to overhaul the Bush administration's international family planning and AIDS prevention funding policy, which excludes abortion and strictly supports abstinence-only education.

How important is abortion in the 2024 elections? To these groups, it's crucial

Abortion is an important issue to most women, but a large number of certain demographics are making it their top priority.

Most Black women don't have access to abortion, and they're going to impact the elections

Out of the 11.8 million Black women between the ages of 15 and 49 in the U.S., 57 percent live in areas that restrict access to abortion.

State Economies Suffer When Lawmakers Pass Anti-LGBTQ+, Anti-Abortion Laws: Study

Such laws make people less likely to relocate to those states, says a University of Houston study.

S.C.'s Six-week Abortion Ban Struck Down by State Supreme Court

The Biden administration praised the ruling on South Carolina's "extreme and dangerous abortion ban."

How the end of federal abortion rights hurt LGBTQ+ parents

A groundbreaking new study finds that the overturning of Roe v. Wade upended relationships, family planning, and the mental health of queer women and nonbinary people across the country.

Abortion rights ballot initiatives are winning big in polls — even among Republicans

New polls of Arizona, Missouri, and Nevada voters have revealed strong support for ballot initiatives protecting the right to receive an abortion, even among Republicans.

Republicans Advocate Transphobic, Authoritarian ‘Project 2025’’ Even After Election Failures

Elections in Ohio and Virginia demonstrated a shift away from extreme right-wing agendas as a Heritage Foundation’s plan called "Project 2025" faces scrutiny for its authoritarianism and controversial stance on transgender people’s existence.

Supporting Abortion Rights Is Part of My Pride Month

Fighting for abortion rights in the South as a lesbian requires a lot of perseverence.

Someone Just Bombed a Target Bathroom

There is no indication that the latest incident of predatory bathroom behavior was perpetrated by a transgender person. 

'Fractured landscape:' Abortions in the U.S. are increasing, despite 'drastic' bans

Despite abortion restrictions being implemented in 21 states since the overturning of Roe v. Wade, abortions are increasing in the U.S.

Republicans Use Defense Bill to Restrict Abortion, Gender-Affirming Care

GOPers like to say they “support the troops,” but when it comes down to it, they don’t support certain troops.

How 11 Competitive AG Races Could Shape LGBTQ+, Abortion Rights

Republican attorneys general have been at the forefront of legal battles with President Joe Biden's administration.

Danica Roem's Opponent Compares Marriage Equality to Slavery

The groundbreaking trans state legislator faces Kelly McGinn, who has called marriage equality "morally repugnant."

California Republicans Shift Stance on Abortion, Marriage-Equality

While Republicans in other states have increased their attacks on the LGBTQ+ community, the party may broaden its tent in California.

Catholics for Trump Coalition Loaded With Anti-LGBTQ Extremists

The leaders of the new group are out of step with most U.S. Catholics, says the Human Rights Campaign.

A second Trump term would double down on erasing transgender rights. Here’s how advocates are preparing.

“We’ve seen over the last several years a militant effort in red states by the government to discriminate against trans folks, in particular, and the broader LGBTQ community, and even to go so far as to try to deny trans people's existence,” said Mike Zamore, national director of policy and governmental affairs at the ACLU.

Report: Trump to Rescind LGBT Protections in Obamacare

LGBT patients are protected from discrimination thanks to the Affordable Care Act, but the Trump administration is working to end that, according to reports.