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'Yellowjackets' Star Liv Hewson Shuts Down Critics of Top Surgery

The nonbinary actor said the criticism is "really misogynistic."

Oscars and Emmys Should Drop Gendered Categories, Says L.A. Times

The practice is a relic of sexism and unfair to nonbinary performers, the paper says.

Asia Kate Dillon on Their Mighty Nonbinary 'John Wick 3' Character

The actor suggested that their character be nonbinary and the production team agreed. 

A Brighter Future: Meet The Advocate's '30 Under 30'

We're celebrating 30 amazing LGBTQ+ young people who are blazing a trail toward a better, brighter future for all!

7 Ways to Resist This Week

Find Loev, spend An Evening With Women, and support these other Sense8-tional TV shows, films, and events.

Categorizing Trans Identity Is No Easy Feat

Can the World Health Organization declassify transgender identity as a mental disorder without alienating anyone?

California judge blocks rule requiring police to disclose their gender identity

In response to a lawsuit, a Sacramento County judge temporarily stoped enforcement of a rule requiring law enforcement officers to report their gender identity.

Two Americas for queer people: HRC report finds stark differences in LGBTQ+ rights at the state level

It was the worst year ever for anti-LGBTQ+ state legislation, but there were some significant victories.

Is Trans Over?

The beginning of the end of the gender binary may have arrived.

Naming Myself as a Chinese Trans Femme

What's in a name? A lot, especially for transgender people.

Labor Dept. Finally Clarifies Trans Protections

Secretary of Labor Tom Perez finally clarified that the department's transgender employees will receive nondiscrimination protections.

Nonbinary, Gender-Nonconforming Actors Make Tony Awards History

J. Harrison Ghee and Alex Newell are the first out nonbinary or gender-nonconforming actors to receive Tony nominations.

Mo. School Outs Trans Student to Classmates' Parents

A Missouri school district issued a letter to parents last week, informing them of another student's transgender status and asking fellow students to avoid bullying. But did the district violate federal law in the process?

Op-ed: The Equality Act Is the LGBT Bill We Want and Need

The executive director of the National Center for Transgender Equality breaks down the history-making LGBT Equality Act that's being introduced in Congress.

Republican-Introduced LGBTQ Act a Flop With Dems, Queer Activists

Pitched as a compromise alternative to the Equality Act, the newly introduced bill includes broad religious exemptions.

N.Y. Governor Acts to Ban Anti-Transgender Discrimination

New York's Gov. Andrew Cuomo is the first to take executive action to put in place such a sweeping ban.

A trans woman was denied entry into USA Powerlifting events. Now, her lawsuit heads to the MN Supreme Court

JayCee Cooper, a transgender woman, filed charges with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights in 2019 after she was denied entry into USAPL women’s competitions.