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Utah City Must Let Drag Show Go On, Judge Rules

Attempts to keep a drag troupe from holding a show in a public park most likely violated the First Amendment, says a federal judge.

This Southern Mexico Community Has Challenged the Gender Binary for Generations

Muxes, a group long recognized within the indigenous Zapotec people of Mexico, are often referred to as a third gender.

Media Loses It Over Tasmanian Law That Could Make Misgendering a Crime

The Australian press went into a frenzy over proposed changes would afford broad protections for trans people.

Australia's Prime Minister Blasted for 'Vilification' of Trans People

Scott Morrison is getting blowback for saying a plan to review gender documentation is "nonsense."

Trans and Nonbinary Students on Their Place at Women's Colleges

Here's what these students want you to know.

The 'largest bi+ event in the world' is happening this year. Here's when and where

The event will fittingly occur in a location special to Queen singer and bisexual icon Freddie Mercury.

American LGBTQ+ Museum Announces First Executive Director

Ben Garcia joins the museum with more than 20 years of experience in museum administration and LGBTQ+ rights advocacy.

Last Night Is Proof Trans Folks Are the Architects of Their Own Destiny

Transgender people -- and their allies -- who support and fund trans candidates yield results, write two co-chairs of the Breakthrough political action committee.

Show Us Your #TransHands

A new meme and hashtag campaign is unveiled by two transgender advocates. 

The Best LGBTQ Memoirs of 2019

The lives and stories of these trailblazers will forever be cemented. 

PHOTOS: Gender Diversity in All Its Colorful Glory

Drew Riley explores the visibility 'explosion' for trans and gender-nonconforming people in gritty, vibrant portraits that capture the eye.

Why ‘pregnant people’ and other gender-inclusive phrases should be acceptable

“You can’t just wave it away and say, ‘Oh, these are made up terms so they’re no good,’” one linguist said. “All language is made up, and it’s made up because we have a need to say things.”

Discrimination Against LGBTQ People Rose 13% According to GLAAD Study

GLAAD found that while reported discrimination did rise, more non-LGBTQ+ people understand there are gender identities outside female and male.

Lehigh University Introduces 70-Plus Gender-Inclusive Bathrooms

The Advocate goes inside one university's bold new trans-friendly gender-inclusive bathroom policy.

Saving Two Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQ+ Youth

Friday is Native American Heritage Day -- protecting queer Native young people must be part of the conversation.

Trans, nonbinary youth face inequities in foster care, justice system, homeless services

The new "Safe Havens II" report urges action to support these young people.

Op-ed: Why the Task Force Still Owes Bisexuals an Apology

Publishing a post objecting to the word bisexual was the wrong move on Celebrate Bisexuality Day -- and it seems the Task Force agrees, apologizing and removing the post.

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Op-ed: Bosses Need to Step Up for Their Trans Employees

Transgender visibility is on the rise, but most trans people are still unprotected against workplace discrimination.

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.

How California Is Breaking Down the Gender Binary

A new state law sets a blueprint for the rest of the nation.

A Gay College Dean Takes on Betsy DeVos's Transphobia

The Education Department's new guidelines are based on ideology, not law.