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These 4 states don't allow pregnant women to get a divorce

Three states have laws that prevent a divorce from being finalized if the woman is pregnant, and one state has no law, but mandates it anyway.

Hillary Clinton Invokes The Handmaid's Tale in Speech to Planned Parenthood

Clinton's remarks came as Trump's 'health care' bill names rape as a preexisting condition. 

Why the Boy Scouts of America is changing its name and embracing everyone

The organization has announced a name change to emphasize inclusivity. Here's how it got there.

Inside the massive protest against Project 2025 and anti-trans laws coming to D.C. (exclusive)

A renowned organizer for the upcoming Gender Liberation March tells The Advocate how you can attend — and why you should.

National Women & Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: New Progress, Old Challenges

Things are getting better, but not fast enough, writes Jennifer Sherwood of amfAR.

Laura Ingraham's Gay Brother Slams Fox News Host as a 'Monster'

It's not the first time Curtis Ingraham has used the insult against his sister.

Study: Trump's State Department Ignores Anti-LGBTQ+ Abuses Abroad

The administration is omitting information on abuses of LGBTQ+ people and women from reports on some countries, says the U.K.'s Asylum Research Centre.

Notre Dame Grads Protest Mike Pence's Discriminatory Politics with a Walkout

Dozens of students, some in rainbow regalia, walked out to protest his hateful policies.

The Disastrous Consequences of Defunding Planned Parenthood

Defunding the organization would greatly reduce access to health care, endangering women and children, writes Reay Earhart.

When It Comes to Sex, the Catholic Church Has Lost All Credibility

What the church's horrific child abuse scandal means for lawmakers and LGBTQ Catholics.

Exploiting a Health Care Emergency to Restrict Reproductive Rights

It's a shameful power play, writes Julianna S. Gonen of the National Center for Lesbian Rights.

For LGBTQ Youth, Human Rights Day Has Special Meaning

Around the world, LGBTQ, gender-nonconforming, and non-binary youth need to be heralded -- and protected.

Thousands March for Abortion Rights in Rallies Across the U.S.

The marches came only several months after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ending the federal right to abortion in the country.

Op-ed: What A Hobby Lobby Ruling May Mean for Us

The Hobby Lobby case isn't just about access to birth control pills.

Ireland's Gay Leader Blasts Catholic Church—in Front of Pope

While the pontiff looked on, Leo Varadkar highlighted the Church's abuses and highlighted how Ireland has embraced modernity.

Why Laverne Cox says she won't debate transgender rights

The Orange is the New Black actor recently spoke at event for Planned Parenthood where she highlighted the connection between bans on gender-affirming care and bans on abortion.

Kamala Harris rides wave of Democratic energy at kickoff event in Wisconsin

“Let’s also make no mistake: this campaign is not just about us versus Donald Trump. This campaign is about who we fight for,” Harris said.

Caitlyn Jenner Releases Incredulous Statement After Crushing Defeat

Jenner, a candidate to replace Newsom if he was recalled, received only about 1 percent of the vote.

'Science' Behind Texas/Alabama Anti-Trans Policy Is 'Full of Errors'

Texas's justification for "child abuse" investigations and Alabama's rationale for restrictions on gender-affirming care are riddled with inaccuracies, a new study says.

Op-ed: Countries That Criminalize Homosexuality Don't Just Hurt Adults

The social stigma that antigay laws create trickle down to harming our children around the world.