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Trans inmates in Florida claim prison officials conducted breast checks, forced haircuts in lawsuit: report

The new policies from Florida prison officials come in response to SB245, which bans gender-affirming care for minors and the use of state funds on any gender-affirming prescriptions or surgical procedures.

BREAKING: Pentagon Extends Protections to LGB Troops

Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter announced the adoption of a policy revision that adds sexual orientation to its Military Equal Opportunity Policy.

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PrEP to Be Available for Free Even If You're Uninsured

The federal government today announced the procedure for applying for free HIV prevention drugs.

Rachel Levine Discusses Disturbing ‘Medical Refugees’ Crisis Sweeping Across the U.S.

The assistant secretary for health tackles “medical refugees,” misinformation, and transgender health care challenges in an interview with The Advocate.

Report: Mike Pence Lobbying Against Funding of Trans Troops' Transition Costs

One bill to ban such coverage failed, but sources say Pence is renewing the effort.

Democrats Introduce Bill to Make PrEP Available to More Americans

White Republicans have targeted PrEP access in an attempt to limit what insurance companies cover, Democrats are trying to expand access to the life saving drugs.

Beth Israel Appoints LGBT Health Services Director

Barbara Warren has been appointed director for LGBT health services at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York.

Will Walgreens Clinics Now Follow Catholic Doctrine?

Several groups worry stores in two states will now adhere to Catholic doctrine that discriminates against LGBT people and forbids birth control. 

OutServe-SLDN: What Trump Started in a Tweet, We'll End in Court

The LGBT military organization is facing a big fight -- one it's determined to win.

Army memo sends mixed signals to transgender service members

“All servicemembers will be treated with dignity and respect at all times,” the memo denying transgender soldiers of their existence states.

Fifth State Requires Insurers to Cover Gender Transition

The state's insurance department issued a directive informing health insurance companies operating within the state that they are now required to cover benefits.

Georgia County Pays $1.2 Million to Fight Gender-Affirming Care Suit

The county in central Georgia denied coverage to a veteran sheriff's deputy.

Trump Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth enacts harshest anti-trans military policies yet

New enlistments for transgender people are stopped, care for existing service members paused and promotions held up, according to the defense secretary’s latest memo.

Congress Narrowly Rejects Anti-Trans Military Amendment

The Hartzler amendment "would have ripped away medically necessary health care for transgender service members and military dependents," according to OutServe-SLDN.

Donald Trump is planning to kick transgender people out of the military: report

Unlike his previous ban that prohibited new members from signing up if they were transgender, Trump's proposed ban reportedly would medically discharge all current trans service members.

Op-ed: The Policies Keeping Trans People From Military Service

Only policy stands between transgender people and the military service some seek.

Most Americans Say Religion Is No Excuse for Anti-LGBTQ+ Discrimination: Survey

That was the finding of a NORC/Williams Institute study, but a Pew Research Center poll turned up opposite results.

Another State Ends Discrimination in Trans Health Care

Washington becomes the seventh state to forbid insurance companies from denying health care to transgender citizens.

Op-ed: The True Hurdles to Open Trans Military Service

Why is no one discussing or addressing the very real complications that surround open transgender service?

Pentagon’s so-called waiver for trans troops is a cruel hoax

"It's a trap," one legal expert told The Advocate.