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Gender dysphoria diagnoses are steadily increasing. Here's what that means

A growing amount of gender dysphoria diagnoses in the U.S. suggest that more and more transgender people are seeking health care, even in states where the rate has gone down.

Military Health Plan May Cover Some Transition-Related Care

A proposed rule would require military health care provider TriCare to cover hormone therapy and counseling for transgender spouses and other dependents of uniformed military personnel. 

Twitter Allows Transphobic Film After Conservative Uproar

The social media platform has become a breeding ground for right-wing hate, which the owner, Elon Musk caters to.

Trans, Nonbinary People Say They Feel Excluded From Abortion Fight

(CNN) Transgender and nonbinary people face unique barriers to abortion and reproductive care related to transphobia, including being misgendered or being refused care.

Trump Set to Sabotage Trans Health Care Protections

A regulation being prepared by the administration would weaken protections against anti-trans discrimination in health care.

Op-ed: Hooking Up and HIV/AIDS

Two researchers venture to understand how app-based hookups are keeping HIV rates high among young men.

Gay couple sues NYC over 'discriminatory' denial of IVF benefits

The suit says straight couples and lesbians qualify for coverage, but gay male couples are routinely denied benefits in violation of federal law.

What states are the best for LGBTQ+ people? These are the top 15

Based on laws surrounding marriage, family rights, health care, and education, here are the 15 best states for LGBTQ+ people.

STUDY: Yes, Some Trans Men Do Seek Pregnancy

A small investigative study hopes to inspire more research into unprecedented findings that complicate assumptions about trans men's experience and emotions during pregnancy.

Gay Men Egged in LGBT-Friendly Wilton Manors, Fla.

Brian Carter and his friends were standing outside a gay bar when passengers in a car shouted epithets and pelted them with eggs.

GOProuds Romney Endorsement Had Only Two Gay Backers

When GOProud, the conservative LGBT group, backed Mitt Romney, few LGBT board members supported the decision.

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.

Obamas Send Heartfelt RSVP to Same-Sex Wedding

The first family wished binational couple Chelsea Roden and Lisa Hirschpek well on their wedding day. 

Trump Reportedly Will Issue 'License to Discriminate' Order Thursday

He has invited religious right leaders to the White House and is expected to unveil the "religious liberty" order, enabling discrimination against LGBT people and others.

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. 

HHS Rules Trans Woman Entitled to Surgery Under Medicare

The decision comes just as the Department of Health and Human Services is deciding whether to implement the Affordable Care Act’s endorsement of trans-affirming healthcare for private insurers.

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.

STUDY: Blocking Puberty Is Beneficial for Transgender Youth

New research finds that trans youth who delay puberty's effects before planning their transition are happy and well-functioning.

A labor of love

Gay rights activists are finding common ground and forming surprising alliances with America's labor unions.

Ahead of State of the Union, Kelley Robinson, president of HRC, says she expects to hear LGBTQ+ support

“Folks are going to be looking at his remarks to show that he sees us, that he values us, that he believes our experiences,” Robinson told reporters on Thursday.

BL Shirelle Amplifies the Voices of Those in Prison Through Music

Philadelphia-based rapper and songwriter BL Shirelle is recording and producing the work of currently incarcerated musicians.