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A polar bear sign and the author Tracy E. Gilchrist in Norway

Seeking escape, this lesbian sailed to the top of the world

Norway's progressive LGBTQ+ politics and stunning natural beauty make for the ideal outdoor queer escape.

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Texas is quietly collecting data on trans people who legally updated their gender

Texas has been documenting every request from trans people seeking to update their gender.

Kansas governor Laura Kelly

Kansas Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly once again vetoes gender-affirming care ban for minors

Senate Bill 63 sought to ban gender-affirming care for transgender minors diagnosed with gender dysphoria while allowing the same treatments to continue for cisgender minors with other conditions.

Becca Balint Rise Up for LGBTQI Youth in Schools Initiative

Over 80 House Democrats demand Trump rescind gender-affirming care ban: 'We want trans kids to live'

The letter, introduced by Rep. Becca Balint and signed by 89 House Democrats, asserts that the ban "threatens the lives and well-being of the young people who need this care, which is supported by every major medical association."

Tim Walz marching LGBTQ pride parade First Pup Scout rainbow bandana

How pro-LGBTQ+ is Tim Walz, Kamala Harris' vice president pick? His record speaks for itself

The Minnesota governor's LGBTQ+ support started long before his time in politics.

From left: Chris Christie, Mike Pence, Ron DeSantis, and Vivek Ramaswamy

GOP Debate Gets Mean, Especially About Gender Identity

There were a lot of insults going around, with long-shot candidate Vivek Ramaswamy leaving a mark.

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller

Texas Ag Dept. Shocked That Antidiscrimination Training Included Gender Identity

An email sent to employees after the training said it was "biased" and offensive to some workers.

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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.

Emily Randall congressional bathroom open to all genders

Queer Congresswoman Emily Randall opens office bathroom to everyone in defiance of anti-trans Capitol rules

“All are welcome to use our restroom regardless of gender identity or expression, political ideology, or shoe size,” U.S. Rep. Emily Randall said.

illustration of multicultural group against FGM

Trump is ‘dangerously’ conflating gender-affirming care with a human rights violation

Groups that work to end female genital mutilation and cutting worry about an executive order that co-opts the policies they’ve worked to pass over nearly 30 years.

Anti-abortion demonstration

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.

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.”