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7 steps for transgender people preparing for federal crackdowns under Trump

Donald Trump has pledged severe federal crackdowns on transgender people. Erin Reed outlines steps for preparing for these challenges, sharing stories from trans individuals who are already taking action.

The anti-trans legislation risk map: A state by state breakdown

So far in 2024, there are already 400+ bills targeting transgender people. This map assesses the risk of the worst laws passing.

Many trans Americans are living in fear. But LGBTQ+ advocates see a reprieve in statehouses

The number of anti-LGBTQ+ bills being signed into law has shifted in the last year, leaving advocates feeling “cautiously optimistic” over a turning of the legislative tide.

Op-ed: Why We Still Need TDOR

The Transgender Day of Remembrance's founder, Gwendolyn Ann Smith, reflects on the history and changes the day has seen over the past 15 years.

Republicans Want to End Trans-Inclusive Sports in Minnesota

New bills introduced in Minnesota would reverse a trans-affirming policy enacted last year by an overwhelming majority of board members for the state's high school athletic league.

Transgender Day of Remembrance Honors Those We've Lost to Violence

There have been 32 violent deaths of trans, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming people in 2022 -- and 300 in the decade these numbers have been tracked.

Could European Union Ban Antigay Speech?

The European Parliament pushes the EU to take action.

Proposed AZ Law Adds More Bias Toward Trans People

Toni D'orsay, a powerful trans activist in the state of Arizona, spoke out on how the law would impact trans individuals, specifically.

Anti-LGBT Violence Runs Unchecked in Some EU Countries

Amnesty International urges the European Union to take on the violent homophobia and discrimination that LGBT people face in some member countries.

WATCH: Meet the Only Out Trans Staffer on Capitol Hill

Ben Panico brings his affinity with trans citizens to bear in his work aiding Congress's LGBT Caucus.

Single-Stall Restrooms Could Go Gender-Neutral in Calif.

A San Francisco Democrat has introduced legislation that would require all single-stall restrooms in the state to be available to people of all genders. 

Op-ed: We Must Stop the Legislative War on Trans People

The leaders of HRC and NCTE warn that the wave of proposed transgender bias bills, more than 100, is insidious.

Mississippi Gov. Promises to Sign Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Youth

Both houses of the legislature have OK'd the ban, and Gov. Tate Reeves says he's ready to stop what he calls "sick experimental treatments."

U.K. Trans Man Fights Bathroom Bias at Nightclub and Wins

As U.S. trans folks have been increasingly targeted by proposed laws about bathroom access, one British trans man's fight offers hope.

HRC President Chad Griffin Apologizes to Trans People

HRC president Chad Griffin gave the keynote speech at the Southern Comfort Conference focusing on transgender people and their lives.

Op-ed: Harassing Transgender Minors, the Lowest Low

An organization claims a transgender teenager was harassing classmates, but it turns out the organization is responsible for the harassment.

White House Offices Now Have Gender-Neutral Bathroom

A change at the Obama administration's executive offices has trans rights advocates cheering.

Victim Number 20: Philly Trans Woman Killed

The Philadelphia Police Department confirms to The Advocate that Kiesha Jenkins, a 22-year-old black trans woman, was murdered in the early hours of today.

Christian Univ. Adjusts, Stands By Trans Housing Policy

George Fox University will now allow students who have undergone specific gender-confirming surgeries to be housed in accordance with their gender. Others will be housed according to their sex assigned at birth.

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Duggars Declare Victory in Repealing Pro-LGBT Ordinance

A special election in Fayetteville, Ark., saw voters repeal the city's LGBT-inclusive nondiscrimination ordinance by a margin of 52 percent to 48 percent.