What to expect in this week’s landmark gender-affirming care U.S. Supreme Court case
The case U.S. v. Skrmetti is about the Equal Protection clause of the U.S. Constitution. The decision will shape gender-affirming care in America.
December 2, 2024
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Virginia LGBTQ+ advocates and allies come together to celebrate 10 years of marriage equality
Equality Virginia's annual black-tie affair at Richmond’s Main Street Station was extra special as attendees celebrated same-sex couples’ right to get married.
October 9, 2024
The fight for safe and inclusive schools: What teachers and students want answered in the VP debate
This debate offers an opportunity for candidates to speak directly to the future of our country—our students. Will they commit to protecting the rights of LGBTQ+ youth, writes GLSEN's Melanie Willingham-Jaggers.
September 30, 2024
Transgender lives and joy are the center of new ACLU campaign 'Freedom to Be'
Daniel Trujillo is one of several trans people featured who are living their life to the fullest. For many trans people, their joy is their resistance.
September 20, 2024
Liberty University allegedly fired a woman after she came out as transgender. Now, she's suing
Ellenor Zinski claims that the Christian college fired her a month after she disclosed her identity to Human Resources and alerted them that she intended to legally change her name.
July 30, 2024
Tennessee agrees to remove sex workers convicted for living with HIV from its sex offender registry
“No one should be forced to endure what I have endured,” one plaintiff said.
July 24, 2024
Joe Manchin joins Senate GOP to strip health care from transgender military members & their families
The former Democrat continues his right-wing inclinations.
July 12, 2024
U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether transgender kids have a right to access gender-affirming care
The justices will hear arguments brought by the federal government against Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors.
June 24, 2024
Karine Jean-Pierre calls out Republican attacks on transgender Americans during Pride Month
The White House Press Secretary touted the Biden-Harris administration’s support for LGBTQ+ people as GOP-led states attack the community.
June 18, 2024
Elton John fights LGBTQ+ discrimination with ‘Speak Up Sing Out’ campaign
The music icon is using his platform to uplift the LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month.
June 2, 2024
Kentucky couldn't pass a single anti-LGBTQ+ bill this session — and it's not alone
"It’s clear that the anti-LGBTQ+ agenda is starting to fail, both in Kentucky and across the country."
April 16, 2024
Biden issues proclamation for Transgender Day of Visibility amid Republican attacks on trans rights
The president is uplifting transgender people while Republicans continue to try to legislate them out of public life.
March 29, 2024
Trans chaplain speaks to Tennessee legislature as Republicans try to erase people like her
Dahron Johnson told The Advocate why the speaking engagement was significant and what she hoped it did for transgender people’s representation amid Republican attacks on trans lives.
March 21, 2024
'Retaliation': Texas AG Paxton demands PFLAG provide names, addresses of trans members
A legal filing by PFLAG National revealed that Attorney General Ken Paxton of Texas was seeking identification of transgender members.
February 29, 2024
United Nations urged to investigate Texas’ anti-LGBTQ+ legislation as ‘human rights crisis’ (exclusive)
Equality Texas, ACLU, GLAAD, and Human Rights Campaign seek global intervention in response to Texas’ systematic attack on transgender rights.
January 22, 2024
Massachusetts Police Officer Searches Middle School Classroom For LGBTQ+ Book, 'Concerning' Video Shows
A police officer entered a middle school classroom to search for an "inappropriate" book. And no, it wasn't 1984.
December 21, 2023
Meet the West Virginian Middle School Student Challenging a Trans Sports Ban in Federal Court
"We just want to be accepted, and she just wants to be a kid. It shouldn’t be that hard to be a kid,” the girl's mom said.
October 30, 2023
Federal Judge Blocks Arkansas Law Targeting Books & Librarians
Again the judiciary stands in the way of GOP attempts to erase LGBTQ+ people.
August 1, 2023
Missouri Families Sue to Block Ban on Gender-Affirming Care
The ban on care for trans minors and certain adults is set to go into effect August 28.
July 26, 2023
Montana Judge Rules Transgender Birth Certificate Law Unconstitutional
The judge also held the state in contempt for violating a court order regarding sex designation rules.
June 29, 2023
Democrats Introduce Bill to Support LGBTQ & Women’s History in Schools
The bill comes at a time when Republicans are trying to erase and rewrite certain histories.
June 22, 2023