New Utah law brings closure of LGBTQ+ centers at public universities
The new law leaves students without safe spaces.
July 3, 2024
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Biden Administration, Advocacy Groups Mark Intersex Awareness Day
On Intersex Awareness Day, many people wear yellow and purple.
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October 26, 2022
HUD: Trans Women Could Be ID'd at Homeless Shelters by Adam's Apples
Shelter operators could use physical characteristics to force trans women to be housed with men under a new proposed rule.
July 20, 2020
Why ‘pregnant people’ and other gender-inclusive phrases should be acceptable
“You can’t just wave it away and say, ‘Oh, these are made up terms so they’re no good,’” one linguist said. “All language is made up, and it’s made up because we have a need to say things.”
May 8, 2024
A 101 Guide to Knowing Thyself (And Understanding Everyone Else)
Our 101 guide to gender identities and sexual orientations.
September 4, 2017
Jacksonville, Fla., Sees Third Trans Murder of 2018
The victim was shot outside a motel Sunday, and activists say the city is in crisis.
June 26, 2018
Words to the Wise
A glossary of basic sex and gender terms you should know. Note: Terminology is hotly debated and ever-evolving.
December 3, 2007
When kindness costs nothing, why are we still paying in prejudice?
It's time ignorance was given society's side-eye, writes Cain Turner.
October 25, 2024
Study: More Than Half of Trans Male Teens Attempt Suicide
The rate of suicide attempts is alarmingly high for trans girls and nonbinary teens as well, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
September 11, 2018
Babies Can See Gender Stereotypes
Infants as young as 18 months can tell when gender norms have been violated, according to a Brown University professor's research.
October 24, 2012
Houston Mayor Introduces LGBT Nondiscrimination Ordinance
The country's largest city without an LGBT nondiscrimination ordinance looks to change that with a new draft policy, proposed by the city's first LGBT mayor.
April 22, 2014
What’s Next in the Transgender Military Ban Cases
Enlistment is happening, but Trump is not giving up his fight against transgender service members.
January 5, 2018
Trump's latest order will devastate innocent trans youth and their families
Trans children only want to be their authentic selves, and this action will have severe repercussions, John Casey writes.
January 29, 2025
Mormon Church Formalizes Punishments for Trans Members
A new church handbook lays out plans to crack down on gender transition, be it medical or social.
February 19, 2020
Op-ed: What's Wrong With Executive Recruiters?
An executive recruiter argues that education and protections are essential to combating discrimination against transgender people in the hiring process.
August 22, 2013
Members of Congress Urge Biden to Fund Global LGBTQ+ Equality
The president has committed to equality around the world, but he needs to request more money to fund programs to promote it, 117 members of Congress say.
October 7, 2022
Paul Ryan Helped Kill Trans-Inclusive ENDA
The Republican VP nominee voted for the Employment Non-Discrimination Act in 2007 but said he couldn't support the legislation if it included protections for transgender Americans.
September 6, 2012
Kuwait Summons U.S. Diplomat Over Pride Month Tweet That Quotes Biden
Same-sex sexual relations are illegal in the country, and those found guilty of it face seven years in prison.
June 6, 2022