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Alabama Supreme Court endangers IVF access by ruling frozen embryos are people

In a notable union of church and state, the Alabama Supreme Court cited Christian faith as reason to jeopardize access to in vitro fertilization (IVF).

Why Trans Men Need Competent Fertility Care

Having a child shouldn't be arduous and humiliating for transgender men, writes one who went through the process.

Fertility Clinic Serving Trans People to Open Next Year in Pittsburgh

The clinic will help an underserved population and offer care at a lower cost than that of other providers, its founders say.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs and vetoes LGBTQ+ legislation

Here's everything you need to know about the bills, their authors, and Newsom's actions in recent weeks.

Ohio Abortion Foes Are Making the Fight About Gender Transition and Drag Queens

They claim that a state constitutional amendment enshrining abortion rights would allow minors to receive gender-affirming procedures without parental consent.

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.

Uganda used the U.S. Supreme Court's anti-abortion ruling to outlaw being LGBTQ+

Uganda's highest court cited the U.S. Supreme Court's Dobbs v. Jackson ruling in their decision to uphold a law criminalizing same-sex relationships.

Fertility Service Makes Parenting Possible for Non-Millionaires

A revolutionary new fertility service is making it easier and more affordable for queer couples to conceive.  

Poz People Can Still Have the Family They Always Dreamed Of

People with HIV can have biological children of their own, despite the stigma and misconceptions.

Health insurance company Aetna announces LGBTQ+ fertility coverage equality

The insurer is the first to level the playing field for prospective LGBTQ+ parents.

Family planning and fertility services grind to halt in Alabama after devastating ruling

Family planning services in Alabama have been completely upended by an unprecedented and unscientific state Supreme Court ruling.

Connecticut Activists Launch New Statewide LGBTQ+ Advocacy Group

The queer rights organization has been in the making for more than a year.

LGBTQ Orgs, Others Sue Over Health Care 'License to Discriminate' Rule

The new federal rule stands to empower discrimination against trans people, PrEP users, and more, the plaintiffs said.

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.

Our Long Road to Becoming Mothers

Even with the world feeling more frightening lately, these women don't regret for a minute bringing more lives into it.

Trump Announces 'Conscience Rule' That Threatens LGBTQ Health Care

The Department of Health and Human Services released the final version of a rule excusing health care providers from procedures they object to.

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Study: No Difference for Lesbian Couples' Kids

The absence of a male role model doesn't affect the well-being of kids raised by lesbian couples, a new study notes.

Democrats propose bill to defend IVF, slam 'Republican attacks on reproductive health care'

Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth and Rep. Susan Wild have introduced the Access to Family Building Act, which would protect IVF treatment in the U.S.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will always 'fight like hell' to protect LGBTQ+ rights (exclusive)

The governor of Michigan tells The Advocate about her efforts to defend vital LGBTQ+ services, and warns about the dangers of a second Trump term.

Two Gay Penguins Steal Egg to Become Fathers

They wouldn't be the first #gaydad penguins raising hatchlings in a zoo.

Last Day to Stop the Health Dept. From Green-lighting Discrimination

The Trump administration wants to allow doctors and nurses to turn us away, but we can stop them.