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What to know about pronouns for International Pronouns Day

The Trevor Project recently released a helpful guide to gender identities and pronouns.

A Queer Community Speaks Up for Student After Teacher's Transphobia

The biology teacher in Pennsylvania who refused to refer to a trans student by their pronouns is back in class, but the LGBTQ+ community isn't having it.

Trans Reporter Alleges Wrongful Firing by South Dakota Public Radio

"It became glaringly evident that unchecked personal bias clouds judgment in this workplace," South Dakota journalist Stel Kline tweeted.

This Is What It Feels Like to Be Supported at Work

Two Airbnb employees on how fostering acceptance at their company translated to more understanding in the greater world.

This Bear of a Hate Preacher Has a 'Sodomite' Fixation

Pastor Aaron Thompson also calls the LGBTQ+ community "a bunch of freaks" sentenced to death and eternal damnation.

7 Florida Bills That Threaten LGBTQ+ Rights Right Now

State lawmakers have targeted gender-affirming care, pronouns, and are even trying to expand "don't say gay" to all grade levels.

San Diego Mourns Third Trans Teen to Die by Suicide

Kyler Prescott, a 14-year-old transgender boy, took his life on May 18, marking the third reported San Diego-area teen lost since March.

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Why We Created International Pronouns Day

It's more than PC culture or "identity politics" -- the new "holiday" will help transgender people feel more confident and empowered.

A mom's Mother's Day tribute to learn and grow alongside her transgender child

A mother's reflection on the transformative journey of challenges, acceptance, joys, and advocacy of raising a transgender child.

Teacher Who Sued School District After Deadnaming Student Gets $95K

A Kansas court ruled that a school must pay a teacher $95,000 after she was suspended for refusing to call a student by their preferred pronouns and name.

To erase transgender people further, Trump administration implements policy prohibiting pronouns in emails

The Republican president has banned an essential part of the English language from email signatures for federal employees.

Trans, Bi 'Jeopardy!' Contestants Offer Landmark Representation

Kate Freeman may well be the first out trans champion, while Cody Lawrence advanced visibility with a bi pride pin.

Songwriter Justin Tranter: 'My Femininity Is So Important To Me'

Tranter opens up about songwriting and why their "femme queerness" is so overwhelming to people. 

Why This Jailed Trans Woman Hasn't Eaten for 37 Days

San Francisco County Sheriff's Department officials have promised changes in how the jail houses trans people, but they have been slow in coming. 

LGBTQ+ Rights Groups Celebrate International Pronouns Day

"Referring to people by the pronouns they determine for themselves is basic to human dignity," says a co-creator of the observance.

Jesse Tyler Ferguson Reveals Renamed Org on International Pronouns Day

The nonprofit was previously called Tie the Knot.

Matthew Shepard's Parents Won't Be a 'Photo Op' to Hide Trump's Hate

Judy and Dennis Shepard reflect on the 10th anniversary of the hate-crimes law bearing their son's name, which is the subject of a new Oxygen special.

Trevor Project Study Finds One in Four Queer Youths ID as Nonbinary

The research comes from the organization's National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health.

Peace Prize Winner Chelsea Manning Doesn't Consider Herself a Pacifist

Meanwhile, Fox News continues to refer to Chelsea as a man, using her given name, despite her August announcement that she's a transgender woman.

16 Things I Learned From Having Sex With Trans Men

Sex is about a lot more than body parts, says gay sex columnist Alex Cheves.

To Everyone Who Has to Stay Closeted on National Coming Out Day

Your identity is still valid even if you have to remain closeted on National Coming Out Day.