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GOP proposes bill that would punish supporting trans youth through new names and haircuts

A bill in Arkansas would allow lawsuits against people who use trans kids' preferred names or give them gender nonconforming haircuts.

LGBTQ+ youth are 'discriminated against' in all 50 states — but some regions are worse

The Trevor Project's recent survey of LGBTQ+ mental health has "grim" findings.

Paul Feig donates $300,000 to LGBTQ+ youth groups: 'We should all do whatever is within our power'

The Bridesmaids director pledged $300,000 to The Trevor Project, Trans Lifeline, and It Gets Better.

Most Americans support transgender health care and sports bans — yet they oppose discrimination

Most Americans support banning gender-affirming care for youth and preventing trans athletes from participating on teams that align with their identity — yet they also support anti-discrimination laws protecting trans people.

Kansas Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly once again vetoes gender-affirming care ban for minors

Senate Bill 63 sought to ban gender-affirming care for transgender minors diagnosed with gender dysphoria while allowing the same treatments to continue for cisgender minors with other conditions.

Supreme Court will rule on allowing parents to ban students from LGBTQ+ lessons

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that could allow guardians to prohibit students from hearing lessons or using books involving LGBTQ+ identities.

Jasmine Crockett mocks sports bans: 'Find the little trans child that is ruining your life'

Jasmine Crockett also called out Democrats who "allowed ourselves to be divided" over trans rights.

'Banned words' crossword puzzle mocks Donald Trump's LGBTQ+ censorship in federal government

An LGBTQ+ nonprofit has made a crossword puzzle of the words banned by Donald Trump.

Most religious Americans support nondiscrimination laws protecting LGBTQ+ people: survey

Regardless of faith, the vast majority of U.S. adults support LGBTQ+ protections.

What states are the most dangerous for LGBTQ+ people? Here are the worst 15

A lot of states are passing laws that target the LGBTQ+ community — but these 15 are the absolute worst.

These transgender youth are founding their own committee: ‘We won’t be safe if we’re silent’

Transgender college students have launched the National Transgender Leadership Conference Committee with the goal of hosting a summit this fall.

Ohio enacts 'shameful' 'Don't Say Gay' bill as Gov. Mike DeWine signs

Activists say the so-called "Parents' Bill of Rights" will "make schools less safe for LGBTQ+ students."

Trump vs. Maine: State refuses anti-trans sports policies as federal agencies push to cut funding

Here's everything you need to know about Trump's spat with Gov. Janet Mills of Maine.

Vivian Wilson, Elon Musk's trans daughter, slams 'cartoonishly evil' Trump team

Vivian Wilson wants everyone to know Elon Musk's further shift to the right is "not because of me."

LGBTQ+ youth feel safer online than in-person — and it's not close

Most LGBTQ+ youth report that their friends online and in person provide nearly twice the support of family.

What states are the best for LGBTQ+ people? These are the top 15

Based on laws surrounding marriage, family rights, health care, and education, here are the 15 best states for LGBTQ+ people.

Trump and Moms for Liberty open snitch line for DEI in schools, get flooded with spam

Trump's DEI snitch line is getting flooded with movie scripts and nonprofit newsletters.

Over 80 House Democrats demand Trump rescind gender-affirming care ban: 'We want trans kids to live'

The letter, introduced by Rep. Becca Balint and signed by 89 House Democrats, asserts that the ban "threatens the lives and well-being of the young people who need this care, which is supported by every major medical association."

More adults than ever — including 23% of Gen-Z — identify as LGBTQ+

About 9.3 percent of U.S. adults in 2024 said that they identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or something other than heterosexual in a new report from Gallup.