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University of Cincinnati removes 'biological' bathroom signs, wasting $16K

Maintenance staff had to put up then take down 117 signs across campus, bringing the total cost of labor and materials to $16,000.

Denmark slaps U.S. with travel advisory for transgender travelers

The Nordic nation joins a growing list of countries warning trans folks visiting the U.S.

Fox News covers transgender issues almost twice as much as other major networks

To conservatives who are tired of hearing about trans people: The call is coming from inside the house.

U.S. withdraws from U.N. LGBTQ+ and intersex group

The move is among numerous anti-LGBTQ+ actions by the Trump administration.

Ohio university posts 'biological sex' restroom signs, then says it was a mistake

The signs at the University of Cincinnati were put up as a result of a new Ohio law. Students are outraged over them as well as the potential rollback of DEI programs.

San Francisco AIDS Foundation and other LGBTQ+ groups bring new lawsuit against anti-trans executive orders

It’s the latest salvo by LGBTQ+ legal advocates at Lambda Legal.

Transgender people face more harassment in bathrooms that match their sex assigned at birth: study

A new study proves that transgender people are more likely to face harassment when using bathrooms that align with their sex assigned at birth than in facilities that match their identities.

Chris Kluwe got arrested protesting MAGA. He's still protesting because 'it's the right thing to do'

Chris Kluwe tells The Advocate where the charges against him stand, and why he keeps speaking out.

Texas A&M's drag ban blocked by federal court as judge cites free 'speech rights'

A student "Draggieland" performance will go on as scheduled March 27.

The "Greatest" show on Earth: A review of Trump's first 50 days

Unsurprisingly, President Donald Trump's first 50 days in office reveal a tumultuous start.

Standing up for our trans children

Parents of trans youth share their experiences and advocate for acceptance and support.

DHS quietly eliminates ban on surveillance based on sexual orientation and gender identity

The DHS quietly updated its policy manual earlier this month, removing LGBTQ+ identities from the section prohibiting surveillance based solely on immutable characteristics.

Civil rights groups sue Trump over executive orders targeting DEI & transgender people

President Trump, we will see you in court again, and we will beat you again,” Lambda Legal CEO Kevin Jennings said.

Washington judge blocks Trump’s gender-affirming care ban, says it's unconstitutional in multiple ways

“Because the sex-based distinctions drawn by the Executive Order are not substantially related to achieving the Order’s purpose, the Order does not survive constitutional scrutiny,” the judge wrote.

These 24 major companies are still standing up for DEI

While some large corporations are ending DEI programs due to conservative backlash, these companies are staying strong.

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New Netflix show has a gay president and first gentleman — and its actors are 'profoundly proud'

The Residence features President Perry Morgan (Paul Fitzgerald) and his husband, First Gentleman Elliot Morgan (Barrett Foa).

'Banned words' crossword puzzle mocks Donald Trump's LGBTQ+ censorship in federal government

An LGBTQ+ nonprofit has made a crossword puzzle of the words banned by Donald Trump.

National Park Service removes pages for transgender activists Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera

NPS removed the pages shortly after scrubbing transgender people from other government websites.

Media must include transgender voices & challenge Trump's constant anti-trans falsehoods, GLAAD says

It is "imperative" to feature transgender people in reports about trans issues, president & CEO Sarah Kate Ellis said.

Paul Feig donates $300,000 to LGBTQ+ youth groups: 'We should all do whatever is within our power'

The Bridesmaids director pledged $300,000 to The Trevor Project, Trans Lifeline, and It Gets Better.

Government launches investigation into Maine hours after Democratic governor stood up to Trump’s ‘bullying’

“In America, the President is neither a King nor a dictator, as much as this one tries to act like it – and it is the rule of law that prevents him from being so,” Gov. Janet Mills said.

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