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These are the most challenged library books in America — yes, most are LGBTQ+

Gender Queer, All Boys Aren't Blue, and This Book Is Gay lead the American Library Association's list of the 10 most challenged books of 2023.

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Texas doctor charged for leaking health records of transgender kids to far-right extremist

Eithan Haim allegedly stole private health records of transgender kids who weren’t his patients and gave their medical information to an anti-trans activist.

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Kansas Governor Laura Kelly LGBTQ pride parade signs girls kissing no problem

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Kansas bill requires ID to view material 'harmful to minors,' including 'acts of homosexuality'

The Kansas legislature has passed a bill that requires age verification to view "material harmful to minors," which includes "acts of homosexuality."

Kansas governor Laura Kelly passes law requiring ID to view acts of homosexuality online could include fist bumping queer friends family friendly lgbtq animation Netflix show Dead End Paranormal Park

Politics

Kansas governor passes law requiring ID to view acts of 'homosexuality' online, vetoes anti-LGBTQ+ bill

Kansas will require state-issued ID to view "acts of homosexuality" beginning July 1, which is considered "harmful to minors" under state law.

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Opinion: Why you should be angry that Musk and DOGE have access to your data

Musk and his minions already have unfettered access to your medical records, tax information, and more, writes John Casey. So what are you going to do about it, he asks.

Health

Federal judge orders restoration of health agency web pages

Pages devoted to HIV and AIDS, assisted reproductive technologies, and youth health risks had disappeared from government websites due to Donald Trump's "gender ideology" order.

access to information

These are the most challenged library books in America — yes, most are LGBTQ+

Gender Queer, All Boys Aren't Blue, and This Book Is Gay lead the American Library Association's list of the 10 most challenged books of 2023.

Survey: More Teens Feel Comfortable Identifying as Queer

Experts say the increase may be due to teens having access to more information about their identity and a stronger desire to express it.

Fertility Clinic Serving Trans People to Open Next Year in Pittsburgh

The clinic will help an underserved population and offer care at a lower cost than that of other providers, its founders say.

Texas doctor charged for leaking health records of transgender kids to far-right extremist

Eithan Haim allegedly stole private health records of transgender kids who weren’t his patients and gave their medical information to an anti-trans activist.

Russia Promptly Destroys Steve Jobs Memorial After Tim Cook Comes Out

Russia's ban on 'gay propaganda' strikes again as the group that installed a memorial to Steve Jobs has removed the statue in St. Petersburg after Apple CEO Tim Cook came out as gay.

Investigation Fails to Find Who Leaked SCOTUS Dobbs Draft Opinion

The Dobbs decision overturned Roe v. Wade, striking down the federal right to abortion.

Victory: LGBT Resources Back on Small Business Administration Site

The action comes after complaints from Democratic congresswomen (pictured) and the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce.

How Elon Musk & Peter Thiel-aligned inexperienced tech bros took over the federal government

They now have access to your private information and other sensitive U.S. data.

For Young LGBTQ+ Folks, Emergency Contraception on Campus Is Essential

A nonbinary student advocates for queer people to have more control over their sexual and reproductive health.

Kansas bill requires ID to view material 'harmful to minors,' including 'acts of homosexuality'

The Kansas legislature has passed a bill that requires age verification to view "material harmful to minors," which includes "acts of homosexuality."

Why Queer People Need Access to Abortion and Why We Must Protect Roe

The news that the Supreme Court is likely to overturn Roe v. Wade bodes poorly for marriage equality, but we must also protect queer people who can become pregnant.

Kansas governor passes law requiring ID to view acts of 'homosexuality' online, vetoes anti-LGBTQ+ bill

Kansas will require state-issued ID to view "acts of homosexuality" beginning July 1, which is considered "harmful to minors" under state law.

How Nonbinary Artist A. Andrews Lifted Others in 2021

The author/activist who uses their truth to provide vital information about body and touch is one of The Advocate's People of the Year.

Texas Lawmaker Introduces Worse Version of 'Don't Say Gay' Law

As if Florida's restriction on access to information about LGBTQ+ topics for public school students wasn't tight enough.

This New Bill Hopes to Require LGBTQ+ Inclusive Sex Ed Nationwide

The Real Education and Access for Healthy Youth Act would recommend inclusive, trauma-informed sex education in schools nationwide.

Federal judge orders restoration of health agency web pages

Pages devoted to HIV and AIDS, assisted reproductive technologies, and youth health risks had disappeared from government websites due to Donald Trump's "gender ideology" order.

Missouri Agency Deletes LGBTQ+ Resources From State Website

It’s just the latest move to erase the experiences of LGBTQ+ people from public life.

Transgender Resource Hub Goes Live to Provide Factual Information on the Trans Experience

The Trans Data Library provides information on myriad topics related to transgender people’s lives.

Let's Talk About (Gay) Sex

Sex education usually means hetero sex, but there are new efforts to ensure queer people know about their bodies and desires.

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access to information

Gender Queer, All Boys Aren't Blue, and This Book Is Gay lead the American Library Association's list of the 10 most challenged books of 2023.

Experts say the increase may be due to teens having access to more information about their identity and a stronger desire to express it.

The clinic will help an underserved population and offer care at a lower cost than that of other providers, its founders say.

Eithan Haim allegedly stole private health records of transgender kids who weren’t his patients and gave their medical information to an anti-trans activist.

Russia's ban on 'gay propaganda' strikes again as the group that installed a memorial to Steve Jobs has removed the statue in St. Petersburg after Apple CEO Tim Cook came out as gay.

The Dobbs decision overturned Roe v. Wade, striking down the federal right to abortion.

The action comes after complaints from Democratic congresswomen (pictured) and the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce.

They now have access to your private information and other sensitive U.S. data.

LGBTQ+ advocates day the ban would harm queer youth's access to information, but state Rep. Michele Rayner says the harms outweigh the benefits of social media.

A nonbinary student advocates for queer people to have more control over their sexual and reproductive health.

The Kansas legislature has passed a bill that requires age verification to view "material harmful to minors," which includes "acts of homosexuality."

The news that the Supreme Court is likely to overturn Roe v. Wade bodes poorly for marriage equality, but we must also protect queer people who can become pregnant.

Kansas will require state-issued ID to view "acts of homosexuality" beginning July 1, which is considered "harmful to minors" under state law.

The author/activist who uses their truth to provide vital information about body and touch is one of The Advocate's People of the Year.

As if Florida's restriction on access to information about LGBTQ+ topics for public school students wasn't tight enough.

The Real Education and Access for Healthy Youth Act would recommend inclusive, trauma-informed sex education in schools nationwide.

Musk and his minions already have unfettered access to your medical records, tax information, and more, writes John Casey. So what are you going to do about it, he asks.

Pages devoted to HIV and AIDS, assisted reproductive technologies, and youth health risks had disappeared from government websites due to Donald Trump's "gender ideology" order.

It’s just the latest move to erase the experiences of LGBTQ+ people from public life.

The Trans Data Library provides information on myriad topics related to transgender people’s lives.

Sex education usually means hetero sex, but there are new efforts to ensure queer people know about their bodies and desires.