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Gender-Affirming Care Bans Often Modeled by Anti-LGBTQ+ Groups: Report

Their language is identical or similar to that endorsed by the Family Research Council and a newer group called Do No Harm.

Why We Need Law to Relieve Effects of HIV Meds

A Massachusetts bill could offer medical insurance relief to people with lipodystrophy, the stigmatizing signature of early HIV medications.

Exclusive: Top Male Models Accuse Photographer Rick Day of Sexual Assault

Barrett Pall and Kai Braden say the renowned photographer coerced them into an erotic shoot, then forced them into sexual acts.

Controversial 'Save Chick-fil-A' Bill Passes in Texas

The bill, soon headed to Gov. Greg Abbott, would keep governments from punishing businesses because of their religious beliefs or donations.

David Koch, Whose Money Harmed LGBTQ People, Dead at 79

The Koch brother came out for marriage equality but ultimately did more harm than good regarding LGBTQ rights.

Editor Q&A: Florida can 'say gay,' and what motivates LGBTQ+ voters

In an episode of Advocate Today, two editors break down the week in LGBTQ+ news.

Person of the Year: Tammy Baldwin

The first openly gay U.S. senator talks about her historic campaign, being a role model, and the LGBT legislative agenda in 2013.

Oklahoma Governor Orders State to Use Anti-Trans Definition of Gender

Gov. Kevin Stitt's executive order calls for binary definitions of gender according to that assigned at birth.

American Medical Assoc.: Ban Conversion Therapy for Adults and Kids

The AMA recently changed its policies on transgender and minority health, as well as so-called conversion therapy.

Powerful conservative operative’s Do No Harm group is a threat to transgender kids (exclusive)

Leonard Leo, the man responsible for reshaping the U.S. Supreme Court into an ultra-conservative body, is targeting trans youth’s access to gender-affirming care.

Woman Sues Planet Fitness Over Trans-Inclusive Policy

Yvette Cormier claims she suffered emotional damage after sharing a gym locker room with a trans woman who entered briefly to hang up her coat.

There Are Currently 108 Bills Targeting LGBTQ+ People

State-level legislation aimed at transgender student athletes, along with anti-LGBTQ+ "religious freedom" bills, is proliferating.

'A Vision for Black Lives' Calls for an End to the War on Black LGBTs

The Movement for Black Lives was founded in response to the police shootings of black Americans, but Monday the group released a policy agenda that outlines other areas where members hope to make a difference.

Stopping the Suffering of Transgender Immigrants

California is taking action to ensure that trans immigrants are treated with dignity at detention centers. The state's proposed legislation is a bold model for the nation, say Adam Frankel and Bamby Salcedo.

New Anti-LGBTQ+ Coalition Calls Equality Act a Threat to Children

The Promise to America's Children has many far-right groups and activists as supporters, including Penny Young Nance (pictured) of Concerned Women for America.

The Crime of Being Positive

In the 1980s corporations, conservatives, and fear turned HIV-positive people into outlaws.

Montana Senate Approves Two Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills, Sends to House

Sen. Bryce Bennett (pictured), who is gay, spoke against a religious refusals bill and legislation that would make it harder for trans Montanans to obtain an updated birth certificate.

Iowa Considers 'License to Discriminate' Bill, Plus Restroom Restrictions

The sponsor of the former bill, Dennis Guth, has called homosexuality a health hazard and a cause of "deep loneliness."

Danica Roem Is Letting Her Record Speak for Itself as She Runs for Virginia Senate

Roem, the first out trans person to serve in a state legislature, is vying to be the second out trans state senator.