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Fact check: JD Vance falsely claims Tim Walz signed bill to let Minnesota 'kidnap kids' and 'trans them'

The bill actually modifies the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, allowing the state to take jurisdiction over custody cases in custody disputes between two parents.

Maine Democrats bail on bill making state sanctuary for trans people amid far-right uproar

Seemingly influenced by a significant online campaign led by Libs of TikTok’s Chaya Raichik, Maine legislators voted against a bill addressing gender-affirming care for minors.

JD Vance lies about Tim Walz and trans kids while courting the far right

At a Turning Point USA event Wednesday, Vance said Minnesota law allows for "kidnapping" of young people whose parents oppose gender-affirming care. That's not remotely true.

Gay in the red states

Living in the buckle of the Bible Belt isn't always easy for these GLBT Oklahomans, but they're determined to live openly, make a difference, and save their home state from itself

The Motley Crew of LGTBQ Activists Fighting for Migrants

This group of volunteer heroes battled pounding rain and bureaucratic hurdles to deliver supplies to asylum-seekers.

The 8 Biggest Wins for LGBT People in 2016’s Blockbusters So Far

We aren't quite where we should be when it comes to inclusion, but the summer movie season has brought us reasons to celebrate.

10 Things to Know About Moisés Kaufman

Learn more about the acclaimed playwright and director, who today receives the National Medal of Arts from President Obama.

Oregon Trans Teen Dies After Abduction, Suspect Charged

Oliver "Ollie" Taylor, 17, died of a gunshot wound after having been kidnapped.

Maine’s transgender health care bill sparks right-wing meltdown over phantom kidnappings

A bill aimed to protect transgender youth’s access to care triggers outlandish claims of child-snatching as right-wingers wage a war of words on the proposed legislation.

Op-ed: Oklahoma's Multiple Anti-LGBT Bills Are Unacceptable

LGBT Oklahomans may be use to being hassled by right-wing lawmakers, but this time they've gone too far.

Keeping Your Humanity in a World Tearing Apart

Sally Kohn learned about disagreeing peacefully during her appearances on Fox News, but she admits kindess is complicated these days. Read an excerpt from her new book, The Opposite of Hate.

7 Things That Are Everything This Week

Escape the election with Moonlight, King Cobra, and the return of Gaga.

Debunked: 15 Myths About LGBT Culture

From the first brick at Stonewall to Patient Zero, here is a list of mistruths about the queer community, its history, and its members.

24 Child Stars Who Grew Up to Be LGBT Activists

A lifetime in the limelight didn't stop these actors from coming out as activists and allies.

Rumors on WhatsApp Incite Mob to Kill Trans Woman in India

Messages on the app wrongly claim that transgender people are involved in child trafficking.

La. Trio Accused of Enslaving Trans Woman for Years

After meeting online, an unnamed trans woman's stay with a Louisiana couple turned violent as she was beaten, forced to perform sex acts, and complete household chores against her will.

A Letter from Ecuador's Human Rights Hero

Diane Rodriguez faces constant danger as an unbowed trans activist in central America.

35 transgender and nonbinary people who died by violence in 2023

The epidemic of fatal violence against transgender, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming people continues.

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These Trans Texans Aren't Afraid to Stand Up to Bullies and Bigots

Meet two women and a man who go out of their way to stand up for their community and fellow Texans.

Immigration and LGBTs: Central Americans in Limbo

The journey can be long and treacherous for LGBTs seeking refuge.

The 10 Cattiest, Craziest Antigay Comments of 2013

Drawing on religious zealots, right-wing politicians, and more, we list 10 bigots whose insane antigay comments proved they're crazier than a bag of cats.