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A trans girl was assaulted at a Minnesota high school. Her family is demanding justice (exclusive)

The mother of a transgender girl who was viciously attacked at Hopkins High School in Minnesota tells The Advocate about the response from both the school and local community.

The Scary Science at Johns Hopkins University

Doctors at the esteemed institution are perpetuating dangerous myths about transgender people -- and the university is not doing enough to stop them.

Poor records plague Bush AIDS effort

The program launched by President Bush (pictured) to fight AIDS in poor countries has often reported inaccurate numbers of people helped or been unable to verify that services have been delivered, according to government audits.

Meet the 2012 Point Scholars

These 29 amazing students are on their way to becoming leaders in the LGBT community and society.

60 Percent of Gay and Bisexual Men Aren't Aware PrEP Could Save Their Life

A new study from Johns Hopkins found that PrEP education rates in the LGBT community remain low.

Biden Nominee Could Be First Lesbian & Hispanic Judge on DC Fed Court

Ana Reyes, who immigrated from Uruguay and grew up in Kentucky, has worked on asylum and refugee pro bono cases.

Gay Man Tapped To Lead National AIDS Office

The White House announced Thursday that Jeffrey S. Crowley will be the Director of Office of National AIDS Policy. Crowley is a Senior Research Scholar at Georgetown's Health Policy Institute.

WHO Might Finally Rule Homosexuality Not a Mental Disorder

After decades of keeping five mental health disorders classified as related to homosexuality, a panel of experts urges the international community to make swift changes.

Op-ed: From Closeted Catholic to Gay Hero

In creating a lifesaving resource for LGBT asylum-seekers, a young woman makes peace with her years in the closet.

The FDA's Blood Policy Still Frames HIV as a 'Gay Sickness'

All restrictions on donations from gay and bisexual men should be lifted.

Antitrans Doctor Resurfaces in WSJ Op-Ed

Widely discredited gender theorist Paul McHugh tries once more to sell his antitransgender beliefs.

Antigay Trump Fan Carrie Prejean Boller Is an Antimasker

The former beauty queen, who first became famous for her opposition to marriage equality, now fancies herself a health expert.

No, De-Transitioning Is Not a Thing

The growing media focus on the concept of de-transitioning is yet another way to delegitmize transgender people, writes Riki Wilchins.

Bloomberg Is Biggest Donor to Maryland Marriage Campaign

The New York City mayor became the largest individual donor to the effort to pass the marriage equality referendum, showing that Maryland is conducting "a serious and real campaign," according to Governor Martin O'Malley.

How Trump's Title X Rule May Worsen the HIV Epidemic

Planned Parenthood's forced withdrawal from the federal family planning program will mean fewer resources for at-risk communities.

US v Skrmetti is a public health disaster

The stakes are high for trans youth, their families, and equitable healthcare.

Op-ed: The Real Gay Heroes Are Those Fighting For a Better Life

A young woman helping LGBT people escape homophobic and transphobic countries says her idols are those she helps rescue.

11 Most Banned Books by Schools So Far This Year

PEN America has found the most banned books targeted this school year.