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Meet the Gen Z trans woman running for Congress in Louisiana

Rivule Sykes's campaign in the Fifth Congressional District of Louisiana is one that aims to bring "people’s attention to the issues we all face together."

'Obamacare Kid' Comes Out as Transgender

The "Obamacare kid," who became know for speaking out for affordable healthcare after losing a parent due to lack of health insurance has come out as transgender. 

How did the Biden administration just make health care fairer for LGBTQ+ people?

The Biden-Harris administration announced a rule change that restores protections against discrimination on the basis of gender identity or sexual orientation in health care settings.

Republican anti-Obamacare "healthcare freedom" amendment in Ohio may help overturn trans ban

In a new lawsuit filed by the ACLU, attorneys argue that a constitutional amendment promoted by Republicans in 2011 against the Affordable Care Act may actually overturn a trans health care ban.

Trans Housing Advocate Feroza Syed on the Power of Purchasing a Home

Watch The Advocate's new series Milestones Part IV: Healthcare, Housing & Job Protection. 

Federal judge rejects Moms for Liberty request to expand injunction on Title IX gender identity protections

Moms for Liberty had requested a blanket injunction, but the judge said he didn’t have the jurisdiction.

Trump's Pick to Lead Nation's Health Services Is Terrifying

We can stop Tom Price from leading the Department of Health and Human Services, writes Candace Bond-Theriault of the National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund.

At 25, Jonathan Herzog Is Trying to Unseat a Congressional Icon

Activist Adam Eli speaks with gay congressional candidate Jonathan Herzog, who hopes to defeat Jerrold Nadler.

Federal judge halts Biden’s new Title IX gender identity protections rule

The judge said the lawsuit challenging the new rule was likely to win at trial.

New Project 2025 ad highlights sinister nature of Republican plan ahead of historic presidential debate

The LGBTQ+ group GLAAD is not holding back as it attacks the plan to dismantle civil rights for Americans.

Biden Administration Appeals Texas Judge’s Ruling Against Obamacare, PrEP Access

Attorneys representing the Department of Health and Human Services filed a notice of appeal within one day of the conservative judge’s ruling.

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GMHC: Trump's Halt of Obamacare Ads Is 'Direct Attack' on HIV Community

The last day to enroll in a health plan under the Affordable Care Act is January 31.

‘Morning Joe’ continues fixation on trans issues in post-election blame game without talking to trans people

The MSNBC show has focused on cultural issues that Democrats weren’t even running on as the reason that Donald Trump won the election.

Cleve Jones: This Labor Day, Remember Unions Have Our Back

The civil rights icon talks about his work with UNITE HERE, and how unions like this lift us all up.

Trump’s Health Care Rules a Prescription for Disaster

A president like Trump -- intent on legalizing LGBTQ discrimination in hospitals and doctors' offices -- makes it apparent we need federal legislation to protect us.

Immigration, Trans Advocates Call for Trans-Inclusive Reform

A new study from the National Center for Transgender Equality highlights the imperative for immigration reform to consider the struggles faced by undocumented transgender people.

A Message to White Gays

This Pride season we need to band together to stop authoritarianism.

Trump Nominates Brett Kavanaugh for Supreme Court

Kavanaugh is a conservative who has pledged to interpret law as written. His record shows reason for concern.

Sarah McBride opens up on MSNBC about her win and what she's up against in Congress

McBride and Chris Hayes explored the significance of her election as the first out transgender member of Congress, a landmark victory amid a divisive election season dominated by ineffective anti-trans ads.