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Mother of slain transgender teen Pauly Likens urges expansion of Pennsylvania hate-crimes law

The state has a hate-crimes law, but it does not cover crimes motivated by a victim's sexual orientation or gender identity.

Appeals Court Upholds Pennsylvania School District's Trans-Inclusive Policy

Letting trans students use the restrooms and locker rooms matching their gender identity doesn't harm other students, the court ruled.

Supreme Court Leaves Pennsylvania Transgender Bathroom Policy in Place

The case was a challenge to a policy that allows trans students to use bathrooms that match their gender identity. 

Hate Group ADF Asks Supreme Court to Block Pro-Trans Restroom Policy

The Alliance Defending Freedom claims a Pennsylvania school district's policy constitutes sex discrimination against cisgender students.

Gettysburg School Board Battles Over Rehiring of Trans Tennis Coach

One of the board members stalling renewal of Sasha Yates's contract is an activist with Moms for Liberty.

House Republicans Schedule ‘Mean-Spirited’ Hearing on Gender-Affirming Care

House Republicans are continuing their party’s culture war against the LGBTQ+ community.

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Nearly 300 groups urge Congress to reject anti-trans provision in defense spending bill

"This legislation has been hijacked by Speaker Mike Johnson and anti-LGBTQ+ lawmakers," says Human Rights Campaign President Kelley Robinson.

WATCH: Right-Wing 'Documentary' Tries to Defend 'Ex-Gay' Therapy

The 30-minute film profiles four men who claim they overcame 'unwanted same-sex desires' through the scientifically discredited practice of so-called reparative therapy.

John Fetterman Hospitalized, Receiving Treatment For Depression

The Pennsylvania senator's office said his depression has been severe recently.

Daniel Franzese: We Can Beat HIV

The Mean Girls star has a message for National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.

Cleve Jones Is Here to Recruit You — to Help Stop the GOP

The legendary activist says it's all hands on deck for November.

Op-ed: I Am Your Gay Immigrant Brother

The failure to reform immigration affects us all as LGBT Americans.

Tim Walz joins HRC and Out for Harris to kick off 10-day LGBTQ+ voter battleground push (exclusive)

Kamala Harris’s running mate has a long history of allyship.

Fox News poll: Voters trust Kamala Harris more than Donald Trump on transgender issues

The poll is the latest evidence that anti-trans attack ads may not help Republicans in 2024.

Tim Walz defends queer and trans youth at length in interview with Glennon Doyle

The interview came a day after a strong Harris response to a transgender question during a Fox News interview, signaling that the ticket will not abandon transgender rights in response to ads.

For trans people reliant on federal programs, this election could change everything

Experts, providers, elected officials, and people with lived experience discuss how election outcomes — up and down the ballot — might impact gender-affirming care in Pittsburgh and beyond.

Minnesota governor Tim Walz selected as Kamala Harris’s running mate; here’s his LGBTQ+ record

The pair will now embark on a five-day tour of battleground states.

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House Republicans Spew Transphobia in Hearing on Gender-Affirming Care

At one point a Republican equated gender-affirming care for kids to giving them ice cream for every meal.

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35 Bisexual Politicians You Should Know

We highlight bisexual state and federal legislators for Bi Visibility Day.

John Fetterman on House Republican 'Dopes,' Pride Flags, and Mental Health

In a wide-ranging conversation, the Pennsylvania senator talks Pride flags, House Republican "dopes," the importance of mental health, Mitch McConnell, and his devotion to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

There Are More Than 1,300 Conversion Therapy Practitioners Still Active: Report

State laws protecting minors from the discredited and harmful practice haven't stopped it completely.