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Oklahoma Republican falls for furry conspiracy, proposes bill unleashing animal control on students

An Oklahoma legislator’s new bill proposes a wild solution to a non-existent problem, calling for animal control to handle students pretending to be animals — which, again, isn't actually a thing.

Missouri Judge Halts Restrictions on Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Adults and Youth

The restrictions were set to go into effect on Thursday.

Alabama Uses SCOTUS Decision to Go After Gender-Affirming Care for All

The state's attorney general's office has cited the Dobbs ruling in its effort to ban gender-affirming health care for trans youth and trans adults.

In Defense of 'Gender Revolution'

The controversial National Geographic documentary taught middle America about transgender people, Elijah Nealy writes.

This Trans Teen Took on Ted Cruz — That Was Just the Beginning

James Van Kuilenburg has a message for all trans youth -- and allies -- feeling disheartened right now.

How Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is making gender-affirming care inaccessible

His proposed restrictions amount to a ban on gender-affirming care for both youth and adults, according to activists.

Transgender youth satisfied with gender-affirming care 6-10 years later, according to a new study

The study is the latest in a huge number of studies showing high levels of satisfaction with trans care in the United States, and represents 6-10 years worth of follow-up.

For Families in the South Struggling to Find Gender-Affirming Care, Small Grants Make a Huge Difference

Across the South, families of transgender youth who want to find gender-affirming care for their children are wading through a morass of pending legal cases and being turned away at pharmacies without crucial information on what their rights are.

Nickelodeon Wants Its Next Kid Star to Be Trans or Nonbinary

The network has partnered with Michael D. Cohen to issue a casting call in the Trans Youth Acting Challenge.

Judge Dismisses Suit Against Connecticut's Pro-Trans Sports Policy

The suit focused on two trans athletes, but they've now graduated, rendering the challenge moot, a federal judge ruled.

Louisiana families sue to overturn gender-affirming care ban

Lawmakers passed the legislation over Gov. John Bel Edwards's veto.

Florida Eliminates Medicaid Coverage for Gender-Affirming Care

The new rules go into effect later this month.

Why Canada Issued Travel Advisory for Its LGBTQ+ Residents Visiting the U.S.

There are many reasons for LGBTQ+ people to feel unsafe in the United States.

Missouri Attorney General Sets Severe Restrictions on Gender-Affirming Care

The regulation affects both transgender adults and youth.

Kamala, we need more than just a party invite—we need your voice on trans rights

Despite a strong record on LGBTQ+ issues, Vice President Kamala Harris' recent comments on trans rights leave some feeling overlooked as attacks on the trans community intensify ahead of the 2024 election, writes Marie-Adélina de la Ferrière.

Black trans femme artists leading the charge for inclusion and hope

In the face of escalating anti-trans legislation and social hostility, the transformative work of Black trans femme artists offers a beacon of hope and a bold vision for a more inclusive and compassionate future.

Joe, Mika, and their ilk are endangering the lives of transgender human beings

Trans people are not a political issue, they are not responsible for Harris’s loss, and they are hurting now more than ever, John Casey writes.

Two Americas for queer people: HRC report finds stark differences in LGBTQ+ rights at the state level

It was the worst year ever for anti-LGBTQ+ state legislation, but there were some significant victories.

Meet the young transgender teens changing America and the world

These inspiring young trans leaders from the GenderCool Project aren't waiting around for the world to change — they're making it happen.

Southern LGBTQ+ Youth Growing Up in 'Hostile Social Climate': Study

LGBTQ+ youth in the South face difficulties at home and school as well as attacks from lawmakers, says a report from the Campaign for Southern Equality and Campus Pride.

Meet the Gay Combat Vet Who Will Run the American Medical Association

Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld on LGBTQ+ health and his plans to protect trans and queer youth.