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Glenn Youngkin Strips LGBTQ+ Young People of Resources in Virginia

The Republican who claims to be all about parental rights continues to dismantle gains built by his two Democratic predecessors.

Johns Hopkins University Blasted Over Its Definition of ‘Lesbian’

Social media users accused the prestigious school of “erasing women.”

21 Words the Queer Community Has Reclaimed (and Some We Haven't)

Some anti-LGBTQ+ slurs are now proud labels. Others are not so clear.

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At End of SCOTUS Term, Where Are We on LGBTQ+ Rights?

The court's ambiguous rulings have induced much head-scratching.

Harvard doctors sue Trump administration over censoring LGBTQ+ terms

“Good doctors serve and advocate for their patients, whoever they are,” one of the doctors said in a statement. “We cannot uphold an oath to Do No Harm if our training and research are politicized.”

Amy Coney Barrett Blasted for Anti-LGBTQ+ Term 'Sexual Preference'

The Supreme Court nominee was evasive on marriage equality, abortion rights, and more.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat and LGBTQ+ Ally, Projected to Win Second Term

Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear is one of the most popular governors in the country — even in the deep-red state — and has been an avid LGBTQ+ rights supporter.

What does Donald Trump’s ‘shocking and devastating’ victory and a second term mean for the LGBTQ+ community?

America elected a man who promised to roll back the rights of transgender people.

Gay business owners brace for Donald Trump’s return to Washington, D.C.

The second Trump term spells uncertainty for LGBTQ-owned businesses in the nation’s capital.

Tim Kaine Hits Mike Pence Hard in VP Candidates Debate

Although no one brought up LGBTQ issues except in terms of Russian oppression or a passing reference to the massacre at Pulse, Hillary Clinton's running mate held his own against Mike Pence.

Here’s what we know about how Trump will tackle these major issues

Though there are still many unknowns, here is what we know so far about how a second Trump term will approach reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ rights, the economy, education, immigration, and aging and disability care.

Mississippi is getting its first-ever LGBTQ+ shelter — Here's where

The Jack Myers House opens on June 28, offering services for members of the queer community experiencing homelessness, domestic violence, and sex trafficking.

Aunts are a key source of support for LGBTQ+ youth, study says

Aunts often act as buffers between young people and parents, and they sometimes provide practical support in the form of housing, say researchers from Texas and California.

Meta Profited From 'Groomer' Slur on Instagram & Facebook: Report

A new Media Matters report highlights how Meta made money off content that violated its own policies against hate speech.

A second Trump term would double down on erasing transgender rights. Here’s how advocates are preparing.

“We’ve seen over the last several years a militant effort in red states by the government to discriminate against trans folks, in particular, and the broader LGBTQ community, and even to go so far as to try to deny trans people's existence,” said Mike Zamore, national director of policy and governmental affairs at the ACLU.

NYC Elects Record Six Out City Council Members

The winners include several people of color and the youngest person ever elected to the council.

North Carolina OK's LGBTQ+ Vanity License Plates

You can now express "GAYPRIDE" on license plates in the state.

Florida School District Offers Refunds, Erasure of Yearbook's LGBTQ+ Content

They say it’s not about censorship, but what else could it be about?

Dictionary.com Capitalizes 'Black' & 'Pride' in 'Biggest Update Ever'

In a major change, homosexuality is now an "outmoded" term that has been replaced with other language.

Log Cabin Republicans president bizarrely defends Donald Trump's anti-LGBTQ+ record

The Log Cabin Republicans are standing by their man.

How Anti-LGBTQ+ Is Newly Elected House Speaker Mike Johnson? Very.

Johnson has voted against major LGBTQ+ rights bills, led an anti-transgender hearing, and called LGBTQ+ people a "deviant group."