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LGBTQ+ youth of color predict shorter lives than their white peers: report

While the majority of LGBTQ+ youth expect to live to age 35, a new report from the Trevor Project reveals alarming similarities among those who don't.

Tennessee Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors Upheld by Appeals Court

It is the first time a federal court has allowed such a law to go into effect.

Christians Accuse Chick-fil-A of 'Going Gay'

A petition on change.org wants the fast food chain to explain why a Nashville festival celebrating LGBT films lists Chick-fil-A as a sponsor.

Supreme Court Upholds State Bans on Conversion Therapy, Rejecting Washington Challenge

By refusing to hear a challenge to Washington’s law, the Supreme Court affirms the legality of state measures against conversion therapy, a significant victory for LGBTQ+ rights advocates.

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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.

People are more likely to regret having children than gender-affirming surgery: study

Other operations, "while associated with higher rates of post-operative regret, are not as restricted and policed like gender-affirming surgery," a new study found.

Ghana High Court Tosses Challenge to Draconian Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill

Vice Pres. Harris had condemned the bill on a visit to the country in March.

Kentucky bans conversion therapy for youth as Gov. Andy Beshear signs 'monumental' order

Beshear signed the executive order after similar legislation repeatedly failed in the Republican-dominated state legislature earlier this year.

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.

Utah Governor Signs Conversion Therapy Ban Into Law

The legislative ban on conversion therapy for minors strengthens a ban enacted by a licensing board.

JD Vance really wants you to know he's 'not gay' while lying about transgender youth

The Republican nominee for vice president compared gender-affirming care to conversion therapy in a recent interview with gay conservative podcaster Tim Dillon.

Kentucky GOP: Conversion Therapy Good, Gender-Affirming Care Bad

Instead of banning the dangerous practice of conversion therapy which has been proven to harm LGBTQ+ people, Kentucky Republicans targeted transgender people’s access to health care.

The Difference Between a Welcoming Church and an Affirming One

A survivor of "conversion therapy" tries to find a church that doesn't just tolerate, but embraces.

Study: Hormone Therapy Connected to Lower Suicide Risk in Trans Youth

The research was conducted by the Trevor Project and published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Adolescent Health.

Gender-affirming care just became more accessible in Maryland

Medicaid must now cover “medically necessary” gender-affirming care procedures in Maryland.

Utah Lawmakers, Activists Reach Compromise on Conversion Therapy Ban

Activists voiced concerns that the proposed bill was too watered-down.

Florida Challenged Over Gender-Affirming Care Ban for Transgender Youth

Lawmakers in Florida are currently considering legislation that would codify the rules that are now being challenged in court.

Utah Close to Writing Conversion Therapy Ban Into Law

The state has banned the use of the practice on minors through licensing regulations since 2020, but a state law will make the prohibition stronger.

Ohio Trans Care Ban Sponsor Caught on Video Backing Conversion Therapy

State Rep. Gary Click also connected LGBTQ+ identity to Nazi ideology.

This Minnesota thrift store is providing refuge for LGBTQ+ southerners

A growing number of LGBTQ+ southerners and other transgender refugees are seeking resources at a new shop in Minneapolis, which provides its items for free.

Conversion Therapy Remains Far Too Common, Study Finds

While the harmful and discredited practice has been widely condemned and often banned, more action is needed, researchers say.