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Judge Tosses Lawsuit Against Ohio School District’s Pro-Trans Policies

The judge wrote of the difficulties faced by transgender youth.

Ending Trans Military Ban Is First Step in Our Community's Healing

It will take years, decades possibly, to recover from the Trump catastrophe, but the recovery begins now.

IMDb Changes Deadnaming Policy, But Trans People Are Still at Risk

Activists say the change falls short of protecting transgender professionals in the entertainment industry.

American Medical Assn. Takes Stands for LGBT Rights, Gun Control

The AMA urges transgender prisoners be housed based on their gender identity and that family leave policies recognize a variety of families.

The Importance of Being Counted (Thanks, John Cena)

A new public service announcement reminds us that numbers matter.

'Turn up the love:' San Francisco becomes a sanctuary city for transgender people

"Our city has been and will continue to be a sanctuary and a beacon for our transgender and gender non-conforming siblings,” Supervisor Rafael Mandelman said.

Church of England Votes to Condemn 'Ex-Gay' Therapy, Welcome Trans Members

These are positive moves, but the church still won't perform same-sex weddings or ordain partnered gay clergy.

AT&T Models How to Guarantee Trans Employees Protection

Pride at Work argues that a union contract helps ensure transgender employees get the protection they need.

Rep. Joe Kennedy Introduces Resolution Against Trans Military Ban

Kennedy's resolution is nonbinding, but it's one more statement against the ban, and he's also trying to pass a law to block it for good.

Photo Finish for SC Trans Teen

South Carolina trans girl wins legal victory against South Carolina's Department of Motor Vehicles, which will change its policies.

Nancy Mace said she was 'pro-transgender rights' just last year: 'It's your body, your choice'

Nancy Mace's political stunt targeting Sarah McBride's bathroom use comes just a year after Mace said "I'm pro-transgender rights. I'm pro-LGBTQ."

Catholics for Trump Coalition Loaded With Anti-LGBTQ Extremists

The leaders of the new group are out of step with most U.S. Catholics, says the Human Rights Campaign.

Texas investigating USA Fencing Association after it disqualified cis player for refusing to play trans woman

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton — who has an extensive history targeting LGBTQ+ people — said the state is looking for evidence USA Fencing engaged in "false, deceptive, and misleading acts and practices.”

Pennsylvania Democrats Look to Out Maneuver Republicans to Support LGBTQ+ Students

Pennsylvania “cannot have a patchwork approach,” state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta says.

Which Political Party Is Most Obsessed With Sex?

The White House press secretary has some thoughts on the matter.

The Advocate Launches New In-Depth Interview Podcast

The Advocate Asks will showcase diverse voices of the LGBTQ community.

Federal Appeals Court Tosses Anti-Trans Lawsuit Over School Sports

"Plaintiffs simply have not been deprived of a 'chance to be champions,'" the three-judge panel wrote.

Federal judge refuses to toss anti-transgender athlete lawsuit in Connecticut

The four cisgender female athletes’ suit seeks monetary damages, a change in the state’s trans policy, and erasing the records and awards of their trans competitors.

Active Shooter? No, Just a Man Protesting Target Bathrooms

"I do not want some wicked pervert in the same bathroom as my wife or my daughter," said the man, about Target's transgender bathroom policy.

Calif. Athletic Commission Considers Licensing Trans Athletes

The proposed rule change would mirror similar policies adopted by the International Olympic Committee and NCAA.

Tennessee Judge Hands Down Devastating Decision for Transgender People

The four trans plaintiffs in Tennessee had sought to change the sex designation on their birth certificates.