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Worsening mental health of LGBTQI+ youth calls for new federal policy that I’m leading

"This bill is straightforward yet impactful, offering support to LGBTQI+ youth who have nowhere else to turn for help," writes Rep. Sharice Davids.

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Voters Oppose Anti-LGBTQ+, Anti-Abortion Amendments to Defense Bill: Poll

Those are the findings of a Data for Progress survey of likely voters.

Rep. Lauren Boebert, Children, and Rep. Mark Pocan

Politics

House Republicans Pass Bill to Restrict Transgender Rights in Schools

Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives have passed a measure veiled as a parental rights law that is actually a bill meant to exclude transgender people from public education.

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Gay Congressman David Cicilline on 12 Years Fighting for LGBTQ Rights in the House

Rep. David Cicilline was one of only four out LGBTQ+ members of Congress when he started serving in 2011.

No, Speaker Mike Johnson Is Not Nice

He may look and sound harmless, but Speaker Mike Johnson is a walking, talking threat to marginalized people.

Democratic Lawmakers Introduce LGBTQ+ & Women’s History Education Bill

New York Reps. Carolyn Maloney, Ritchie Torres, and at least 50 House Democratic co-sponsors introduced the LGBTQI+ and Women's History Education Act today.

Worsening mental health of LGBTQI+ youth calls for new federal policy that I’m leading

"This bill is straightforward yet impactful, offering support to LGBTQI+ youth who have nowhere else to turn for help," writes Rep. Sharice Davids.

Biden Issues Wide-Ranging Executive Order Protecting LGBTQ+ Rights

The order directs federal agencies to address health care, education, conversion therapy, homelessness, foster care, and more.

New Biden Executive Order Includes Focus on Transgender Equity

An aide to President Biden says issues around transgender rights are a "significant focus" for the administration.

Biden’s LGBTQ+ Efforts Disregard the 'I'

Don't let this administration leave the intersex community behind.

Voters Oppose Anti-LGBTQ+, Anti-Abortion Amendments to Defense Bill: Poll

Those are the findings of a Data for Progress survey of likely voters.

House Republicans Pass Bill to Restrict Transgender Rights in Schools

Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives have passed a measure veiled as a parental rights law that is actually a bill meant to exclude transgender people from public education.

After decades of silent protest, advocates and students speak out for LGBTQ+ rights

This year, for the first time, the “Day of Silence” morphed into a day of action called the “Day of (NO) Silence.”

A Brighter Future: Meet The Advocate's '30 Under 30'

We're celebrating 30 amazing LGBTQ+ young people who are blazing a trail toward a better, brighter future for all!

10 Terrible Trans Words to Know (But Not Say)

Here's a guide to words well-known throughout the transgender community and yet misunderstood, misused, or unknown in the world outside the T.

Meet the Point Foundation’s Class of 2017

These lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer students are in for a great year ahead!

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Rep. David Cicilline was one of only four out LGBTQ+ members of Congress when he started serving in 2011.

He may look and sound harmless, but Speaker Mike Johnson is a walking, talking threat to marginalized people.

New York Reps. Carolyn Maloney, Ritchie Torres, and at least 50 House Democratic co-sponsors introduced the LGBTQI+ and Women's History Education Act today.

"This bill is straightforward yet impactful, offering support to LGBTQI+ youth who have nowhere else to turn for help," writes Rep. Sharice Davids.

The order directs federal agencies to address health care, education, conversion therapy, homelessness, foster care, and more.

An aide to President Biden says issues around transgender rights are a "significant focus" for the administration.

Don't let this administration leave the intersex community behind.

Those are the findings of a Data for Progress survey of likely voters.

Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives have passed a measure veiled as a parental rights law that is actually a bill meant to exclude transgender people from public education.

This year, for the first time, the “Day of Silence” morphed into a day of action called the “Day of (NO) Silence.”

We're celebrating 30 amazing LGBTQ+ young people who are blazing a trail toward a better, brighter future for all!

Here's a guide to words well-known throughout the transgender community and yet misunderstood, misused, or unknown in the world outside the T.

These lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer students are in for a great year ahead!