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Could courthouses provide the blueprint for safe transgender bathrooms?

As states move to exclude trans people from using certain public spaces, courtroom accessibility is key to ensuring that jury pools reflect the makeup of the country, experts say.

Now is the time for scouting to fully embrace trans and nonbinary youth

"Scouting has the opportunity to make its program a true safe haven for these vulnerable youth at a time when many other institutions are threatening their physical safety," writes Mike De Socio.

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.”

Jesus and St. Paul were asexual, and everybody in heaven is nonbinary

Have you ever wondered about the sexual identities of Jesus and St. Paul? Or how gender and sexuality might influence our understanding of heaven?

Gender Diversity Needed in the Newsroom

This New York union is pushing for gender expression protections in newsrooms, so journalists better represent who they report on.

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.

Antigay Group Accidentally Funds Gender-Diverse Formal for LGBT Teens

Sometimes monetary help comes from the most unexpected — and antigay — of sources.

Sephora’s Phluid Project Breaks the Binary

A new inclusive line of fragrances highlights the beauty of gender diversity.

The LGBTQ + candidates running in 2024 are more diverse than ever: Victory Fund

There's more diversity in gender identity, sexual orientation, and race/ethnicity, according to the group.

Challenging Masculinity and Femininity in Nigeria

A new magazine helps Nigerians see gender diversity through fashion and entertainment. 

Manchester's Crosswalk Signals Go Queer for Pride

The English city now has 34 blinking lights celebrating diversity in sexuality and gender. 

Hannah Gadsby to Appear in, Produce More Specials for Netflix

The out comedian will film a solo show in Sydney and will produce and host a special featuring gender-diverse comics.

U.N. Steps Up Efforts Against Anti-LGBTQ+ Violence and Discrimination

The U.N. Human Rights Council condemned criminalization of same-sex sexual acts and diverse gender identities.

A day in the life of working with trans youth: Navigating the fallout of harmful media coverage

How one psychotherapist navigates the challenges posed by misinformation and politicization to support transgender and gender-diverse youth and their families.

Palestinian Authorities Arrest Over a Dozen LGBTQ Activists

The group alQaws for Sexual and Gender Diversity in Palestinian Society sounded alarms after more than a dozen arrests.

U.K. Facebook Users Get Even More Gender Options

Building on the 50 options offered to U.S. users earlier this year, Facebook's U.K. platform goes even further in acknowledging the diversity of gender.

Academy President Is 'Heartbroken' by 'Lack of Inclusion'

Cheryl Boone Isaacs said the Academy will recruit more members to reflect a greater diversity of 'gender, race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation.'

In the face of tweets and turmoil, why I left the South as a medical student

Dr. Thomas Agostini was in the middle of a targeting campaign against gender-diverse care in the Southeast, having no choice but to leave for a safer practice environment.

Tennessee Advances Bill Requiring Warnings About Trans Restroom Use

Gov. Bill Lee must now decide whether to sign or veto the measure. Meanwhile, Oklahoma lawmakers advanced a ban on sexual and gender diversity training.