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Transgender teenage girl in critical condition after horrific stabbing attack at Florida airport

The girl escaped the attack and made it to nearby police for help.

WATCH: Catholic School Won't Let Trans Grad Wear Men's Garb

Teachers, friends and family recognize Damian Garcia as male. But St. Pius Catholic High School in Albuquerque contends that the transgender teen must wear the graduation garb designated for female students.

Officials Rule Leelah Alcorn's Death a 'Suicide'

An Ohio State Patrol report reveals the transgender teen's final communications with family and friends before her death.

Community Mourns Death of Trans Gaming Developer

The transgender and online gaming communities are still feeling the loss of 23-year-old developer and trans woman Rachel Bryk.

Ohio Judge Says Trans Teen Not 'Mature' Enough for Name Change

LGBT rights lawyer Josh Langdon (pictured) begs to differ and promises to fight.

'Leelah's Law' Banning Conversion Therapy Heads to White House

Gathering more than 100,000 signatures in under a month, the petition hopes to end the damaging practice faced by late trans teen Leelah Alcorn and many other LGBT people nationwide.

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WATCH: Out Cincinnati Councilman Has a Message for Leelah

Chris Seelbach wants LGBT youth know that they're all exactly who they're meant to be -- and he wants more adults to say the same.

Nikki Haley Blames Trans Visibility for Teen Girls' Suicide Ideation

The Republican presidential hopeful also said Dylan Mulvaney is "a guy, making fun of women."

WATCH: Students Caught on Video Beating Trans Teen

A bystander captured video of a group of teen girls attacking a trans student at California high school.

Utah H.S. Elects State's First Trans Prom Queen

Maka Brown had nothing but gratitude for her supportive classmates, boyfriend, and family as she accepted the tiara this weekend.

Transgender teen girl stabbed 14 times at roller rink birthday party

A teenaged girl has been charged with the stabbing, which occurred the day before the one-year anniversary of the brutal stabbing murder of Brianna Ghey.

British Clinic Sees 5 Times More Young Trans Patients Than 4 Years Ago

As trans youth become open and comfortable with their identities at younger ages, health trends may see positive changes, reports a London health clinic.

Ohio Highway Named After Leelah Alcorn

A stretch of Interstate 71 in Warren County, Ohio, now bears the name of the trans teen who took her life nearby.

N.J. School Decides to Let Trans Girl Attend As Herself

After school officials reportedly told a 13-year-old trans girl that she could only attend school if she dressed and acted like a boy, several LGBT groups stepped in on her behalf.

Trans Teen Girl's Public Suicide Note Stirs Outcry, Reflection on Youth Safety

In a blog entry after her apparent suicide, Leelah Alcorn details feeling rejected by her Christian family and community for being trans, sparking an outpouring of grief and resolution by trans youth advocates.

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.

Trans Teen Skater's Suicide Rocks Mich. Derby Community

Derby teams nationwide are wearing '#DoItFor57' this weekend in honor of 15-year-old trans man Sam Taub.

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WATCH: We Need to 'Fix Society,' Not Trans People

Trans Women of Color Collective leader Lourdes Ashley Hunter delivered a must-hear speech dedicated to Leelah Alcorn and all trans youth who face social oppression and violence.

Trans Teen Activist, Former Homecoming King, Dies in Charlotte

Blake Brockington, 18, died by suicide after inspiring trans youth locally and nationally with his work to combat transphobia, racism, and police brutality.

Nikki Haley: 'I'll Aways Fight' Against Trans Women Athletes in Female Sports

In an ABC Live interview, the Republican presidential aspirant continued her crusade against trans athletes.