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An urgent call to protect gender-affirming care

While efforts to ban or severely limit access to gender-affirming care are blunt and sweeping, gender-affirming care is anything but, writes Human Rights Watch's Yasemin Smallens.

Michigan Faith Leaders Make Urgent Call for LGBTQ Equality

It's time for federal and state legislators to enact strong antidiscrimination laws, the clergy members say.

'Parents' Rights' movements forget families have the right to read LGBTQ+ books

As book bans targeting LGBTQ+ and diverse communities rise in the United States, there is an urgent call for advocacy to keep books that promote understanding, empathy, and self-acceptance accessible.

FDA Makes It Easier for Gay, Bi Men to Donate Blood

The FDA now recommends that gay and bi men be allowed to donate blood after three months of sexual abstinence, not 12 as previously allowed.

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Oklahoma superintendent’s ties to anti-trans influencer spark outrage in wake of Nex Benedict’s death

Ryan Walters faces intense scrutiny for his association with controversial figures and policies following the tragic death of the LGBTQ+ student, including connections to an influencer who told his daughters to attack trans students in bathrooms.

United Nations urged to investigate Texas’ anti-LGBTQ+ legislation as ‘human rights crisis’ (exclusive)

Equality Texas, ACLU, GLAAD, and Human Rights Campaign seek global intervention in response to Texas’ systematic attack on transgender rights.

After Coup Attempt, LGBTQ+ Politicians, Orgs. Call for Trump's Removal

"We must ensure that this is Donald Trump's last opportunity to do harm," Rep. Mondaire Jones said.

Hillary Clinton Has a $500 Million Plan to Fight Bullying

The Democratic presidential candidate released a strategy to address the "urgent crisis" that is harming LGBT students and other young people from vulnerable populations.

Biden Delivers Energetic, Economy-Focused State of the Union Address

He did get in a pitch for the Equality Act, though, and shout-outs to transgender youth and marriage equality.

Utah drag queen Tara Lipsyncki was forced to sell her childhood home & go into hiding after far-right attacks

Tara Lipsyncki was harassed and doxxed to the point that she had to sell the home her mom left her after she died.

Lindsey Graham Drops Out of GOP 2016 Race

The U.S. senator from South Carolina announced he was suspending his campaign in a YouTube video this morning.

Joe Biden: Trump and Followers Are Undermining American Democracy

The president delivered a harsh rebuke to Trump and "MAGA Republicans" in a speech in Philadelphia.

Chuck Schumer: Senate Will Vote on Marriage Equality This Week

The Senate Majority Leader has made a commitment to the Respect for Marriage Act, which would protect marriage equality in federal law.

Rustin Instilled Power To The People

Celebrating the hundredth anniversary of his birth, a new book shares the correspondence Martin Luther King Jr.'s right-hand man, Bayard Rustin, known as the "lost prophet" of the Civil Rights Movement.

Op-ed: Mom and Dad, I'm Taking Truvada

How a party prompted a man to evaluate his health — and how others talk about HIV.

An Ice Age for Bigots

Is Trumpism a warning shot or a last gasp?

A Reminder From Orlando That We Still Must Fight HIV

Among the discussions about what motivated a shooter in Orlando is a disturbing story that reminds us HIV and stigma are still a problem.

House Democrats Discuss Trans Rights at Emergency Roundtable

The panel discussed the Republican onslaught of attacks against the transgender community.

Ugandan Queer Men Freed on Bail After Mass Arrest

The nation continues to crack down on the LGBTQ+ community.

Nex Benedict's autopsy report released

The long-awaited report about the death of the LGBTQ+ Oklahoma teenager was released Wednesday.