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Tammy Baldwin speaks in opposition to anti trans provision in defense spending bill

Tammy Baldwin, 20 other senators try to strike anti-trans provision from defense bill

They introduced an amendment to the House-passed version of the bill, and Baldwin delivered floor remarks against the anti-trans language.

Toni Atkins

Toni Atkins on running to become California's first lesbian governor (exclusive)

Atkins, an experienced California lawmaker, has just received the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund's endorsement.

Andy Beshear

Democrat Andy Beshear sides with Republicans, says he doesn't support gender-affirming care for inmates

The Democratic governor said he is against inmates “receiving better coverage and health care than a law-abiding citizen.”

Chris Pappas

Gay Democrat is lone LGBTQ+ vote in Congress for anti-trans national defense bill

New Hampshire U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas defended his support for the National Defense Authorization Act that strips trans kids of military members of care in a statement to The Advocate.

Jeff Merkley; Tammy Baldwin; Cory Booker

40+ senators oppose anti-LGBTQ+, anti-abortion provisions in spending bills

Led by Jeff Merkley, Tammy Baldwin, and Cory Booker, they have sent a letter to Appropriations Committee leaders.

peaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) (C), Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN) (R) and Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-NY) hold a news conference following a caucus meeting at the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center on January 30, 2024 in Washington, DC.

Nearly 300 groups urge Congress to reject anti-trans provision in defense spending bill

"This legislation has been hijacked by Speaker Mike Johnson and anti-LGBTQ+ lawmakers," says Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson.

Annette Bening gives moving speech in defense of trans youth outside Supreme Court

Annette Bening gives moving speech in defense of trans youth outside Supreme Court

The actor, whose oldest son is trans, said that she's learned "what these kids and families need is judicious counseling, sound medical advice, and an atmosphere of calm and love and acceptance.”

US vs Skrmetti protest at the Supreme Court in support of transgender youth

LGBTQ+ groups cautiously optimistic that Supreme Court will rule for trans youth care

Even though conservative justices expressing skepticism about such care, supporters of trans rights say there may be a favorable ruling.

photo gallery Skrmetti gender affirming care case protest at the US Supreme Court in support of transgender youth opening oral arguments by Chase Strangio

In photos: U.S. v. Skrmetti protest at the Supreme Court in support of transgender youth (exclusive)

During oral arguments that began December 4, 2024, in U.S. v. Skrmetti, hundreds gathered both to provide support for trans youth while others were there in support of banning gender-affirming care.

LGBTQIA protesters outside US Supreme Court Washington DC

What is U.S. v. Skrmetti, the Supreme Court case that could change gender-affirming care forever?

Here's what is at stake in U.S. v. Skrmetti, a case about health care for transgender youth.

trans rights protest

What LGBTQ+ groups are saying before Supreme Court justices hear gender-affirming care case

The case, U.S. v. Skrmetti, will have far-reaching implications for gender-affirming care and other issues of bodily autonomy.