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Kentucky Schools in Chaos Over Conflicting Directions on Anti-LGBTQ+ Law

Republican lawmakers couldn’t get the law passed and enacted quickly enough, but are now facing the ramifications of their knee-jerk, rushed reaction.

Intersex People Can No Longer Be Sidelined in the LGBTQ+ Movement

Intersex people make up nearly 2 percent of the population -- why are their lives so often invisible?

California Denounces Unnecessary Surgery on Intersex Children

A resolution adopted by the state doesn't have the force of law but does send a message, and California is the first state to take such a stand.

ACLU Files Lawsuit Challenging Idaho's Ban on Transgender Athletes

The complaint, filed on behalf of two student athletes, also calls out the law's intrusive "sex verification" requirements in disputed cases.

Op-ed: Hey Fox News, Intersex Is Not A Punchline

Why are TV professionals making pot shots at intersex people?

Genital Exams Could Be Required Under Ohio Anti-Trans Sports Bill

What's more, the legislation is being promoted as a "women's rights" measure by lawmakers with terrible records on women's rights.

Health and Human Services takes stand against nonconsensual intersex surgeries

The report comes from the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, headed by Adm. Rachel Levine.

What Is Intersex? A Personal Explainer

Have questions about what it means to be intersex? Filmmaker and activist River Gallo has the answers. 

Lawsuit Filed Over Unnecessary Surgery on Intersex Baby

A 16-month-old intersex child underwent irreversible surgery, eventually classifying the child as the wrong gender.

8 Misconceptions, Myths About Being Intersex Debunked

Here are some top myths that I hope our queer allies from other letters will help us bust. 

A 101 Guide to Knowing Thyself (And Understanding Everyone Else)

Our 101 guide to gender identities and sexual orientations.

Nikki Haley Calls Trans Inclusion in Sports 'Attack on Women's Rights'

The former governor and ambassador joins the right-wing chorus of alarmist rhetoric on trans female athletes.

Op-ed: Why Is There a Pregnancy Epidemic Among Queer Youth?

A dearth of information on LGBT health is translating into a shocking number of pregnancies among sexual minority youth.

Intersex youth have worse mental health, and 'harmful' nonconsensual surgeries may play a part (exclusive)

The lead author of an eye-opening new report from the Trevor Project tells The Advocate about the "stigma" intersex youth face, how it impacts them, and how to rectify it.

Where Art Thou, V?

Fifty percent of men (and nearly as many women) don't know where the vagina actually is.

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.”

SCOTUS Ruling on One Trans Woman's Case Could Impact All of Us

The high court's ruling on Aimee Stephens, a trans woman, will provide clarity on what constitutes "sex discrimination" -- at least, legally.

Trans BYU Student Could Be Expelled for Top Surgery

Gender-confirmation procedures are frowned on by the Mormon Church, which owns BYU -- but Irvin says top surgery needn't fall into this category.

Gay groups oppose surgeon general nominee

President Bush's nominee for surgeon general faces a contentious confirmation hearing because of his writings about homosexuality and health. In advance of the Senate hearing on Thursday, gay rights groups, the American Public Health Association, and 35 members of the House were lining up in opposition to James W. Holsinger's nomination.

Black Trans Woman Sues Circle K for Discrimination, Harassment

Judi Brown says she was subjected to transphobic and racial harassment at a Circle K store in Illinois.

Minnesota anti-trans state senator, who touted Trump derangement syndrome, arrested for soliciting a minor

Anti-trans elected officials appear to be far more likely to be a danger to minors than drag queens or transgender people.