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By The Numbers: Trans Day of Remembrance
A look at the numbers behind the harm and hate the transgender community often bears and how gender-motivated crimes and anti-LGBTQ bills impact the population.
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November 20, 2024 at 11:53 PM
Transgender women won't be allowed to use women’s restrooms in Capitol: Johnson
House Speaker Mike Johnson said transgender women cannot use women’s restrooms in the Capitol and House office buildings
November 20, 2024 at 11:53 PM
November 20, 2024 at 6:51 PM
Transgender women won't be allowed to use women’s restrooms in Capitol: Johnson
House Speaker Mike Johnson said transgender women cannot use women's restrooms in the Capitol and House office buildings.
November 20, 2024 at 6:51 PM
November 20, 2024 at 4:44 PM
Gun violence becomes growing concern for transgender community
At least 36 transgender or gender-expansive people were killed in the last year, the majority killed by a gun. A new Everytown study spotlights this gun violence.
November 20, 2024 at 4:44 PM
November 20, 2024 at 12:48 PM
Gun violence becomes growing concern for transgender community
At least 36 transgender or gender-expansive people were killed in the last year, the majority killed by a gun.
November 20, 2024 at 12:48 PM
November 20, 2024 at 1:02 AM
LGBTQ+ club shooting survivors say deaths, trauma could've been avoided in lawsuits
Victims and family of those killed in the mass shooting at an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Colorado Springs in 2022 spoke Tuesday after filing lawsuits against the El Paso County commissioners and former sheriff
November 20, 2024 at 1:02 AM
November 20, 2024 at 1:01 AM
Naval Academy graduate charged with hate crime for tearing down LGBTQ pride flag
Police say a U.S. Naval Academy graduate has been charged with a hate crime after a tattoo shop told authorities its LGBTQ+ pride flag had been ripped down and put in the trash
November 20, 2024 at 1:01 AM
November 20, 2024 at 12:13 AM
Transgender bathroom ban aimed at McBride: Mace
Rep. Nancy Mace said the bill she introduced to ban transgender women from using women's restrooms at the U.S. Capitol was "absolutely" in response to Rep.-elect Sarah McBride's entering Congress.
November 20, 2024 at 12:13 AM
November 19, 2024 at 10:41 PM
Bill would ban transgender women from using women's restroom at Capitol
Republican Rep. Nancy Mace was asked Tuesday about the bill she introduced to ban transgender women from using women's restrooms at the U.S. Capitol.
November 19, 2024 at 10:41 PM
November 19, 2024 at 10:31 PM
Speaker Johnson clarifies earlier remarks on Rep.-elect Sarah McBride
House Speaker Mike Johnson said he "welcomes all new members with open arms."
November 19, 2024 at 10:31 PM
November 19, 2024 at 8:18 PM
Rep. Mace says Capitol restroom bill targeted 1st transgender member of Congress
Rep.-elect Sarah McBride is the first transgender member of Congress.
November 19, 2024 at 8:18 PM
November 19, 2024 at 12:03 PM
Republican to introduce transgender bathroom ban at the US Capitol
The bill would come as Rep.-elect Sarah McBride prepares to take office as the first transgender member of Congress.
November 19, 2024 at 12:03 PM
November 16, 2024 at 3:55 PM
FBI investigates new round of offensive and racist texts
The messages has targeted LGBTQ+ high school students as recipients were allegedly told to report to re-education camp.
November 16, 2024 at 3:55 PM
November 16, 2024 at 3:35 PM
Hispanic, LGBTQ communities receive hateful emails after racist text surge
Members of the Hispanic and LGBTQIA+ communities are now receiving emails saying they have been selected for deportation or to report to a re-education camp.
November 16, 2024 at 3:35 PM
November 16, 2024 at 3:50 AM
Man to be sentenced for hate crime in killing of gay college student
A California man convicted of stabbing to death a gay University of Pennsylvania student in an act of hate has been sentenced to life without parole in prison
November 16, 2024 at 3:50 AM
November 16, 2024 at 2:46 AM
Former classmate sentenced to life in prison in murder of gay teen Blaze Bernstein
Samuel Woodward was found guilty of murdering his former classmate, Blaze Bernstein, in a hate crime.
November 16, 2024 at 2:46 AM
November 15, 2024 at 4:43 PM
Ohio transgender bathroom ban heads to governor's desk
A transgender bathroom ban has been sent to Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine's desk after passing through the state legislature.
November 15, 2024 at 4:43 PM
November 14, 2024 at 4:05 PM
Nex Benedict's school district agrees to address Title IX harassment violations
The Department of Education announced that Oklahoma's Owasso Public Schools has agreed to “remedy violations of Title IX” following LGBTQ+ student Nex Benedict's death.
November 14, 2024 at 4:05 PM
November 14, 2024 at 3:49 PM
LGBTQ crisis hotlines see surge of calls amid Trump election
LGBTQ hotlines nationwide, including the Rainbow Youth Project and the Trevor Project, are seeing massive surges in crisis outreach amid the fallout of the election.
November 14, 2024 at 3:49 PM
November 14, 2024 at 3:30 PM
LGBTQ crisis hotlines see surge of calls amid Trump election
LGBTQ hotlines nationwide, including the Rainbow Youth Project and the Trevor Project, are seeing massive surges in crisis outreach amid the fallout of the election. ABC News’ Devin Dwyer reports.
November 14, 2024 at 3:30 PM
November 13, 2024 at 12:13 PM
Transgender students flooding crisis hotlines over Trump plans to remove protections
Transgender youth in the United States have been flooding crisis hotlines since the election of Donald Trump, who made anti-transgender themes central to his campaign
November 13, 2024 at 12:13 PM
November 12, 2024 at 4:50 PM
After years of fighting, transgender elders celebrate as acceptance grows
For transgender elders like Imperato, today’s world is a stark contrast to the world they once lived in as LGBTQ progress and acceptance continues to grow.
November 12, 2024 at 4:50 PM
November 8, 2024 at 5:41 AM
12 students charged in hate crime assault at Salisbury University in Maryland
Police believe the fraternity cohort targeted the man because of his sexual orientation.
November 8, 2024 at 5:41 AM
November 7, 2024 at 6:54 PM
Sexual orientation, gender ID on track to be on US Census Bureau survey by 2027
Questions about sexual orientation and gender identity, and changes to queries about race and ethnicity, are on track to be on the questionnaire for the most comprehensive survey of American life by 2027
November 7, 2024 at 6:54 PM
November 6, 2024 at 7:35 PM
Rep. Zooey Zephyr, transgender Montana legislator, wins reelection
Zephyr was censured after she argued on the state House floor against a gender-affirming care ban for transgender youth.
November 6, 2024 at 7:35 PM
November 6, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Rep. Zooey Zephyr, trans legislator censured in Montana, wins reelection
Montana state Rep. Zooey Zephyr -- the state's first openly trans lawmaker -- ran for reelection to the state House after she was censured.
November 6, 2024 at 7:00 PM
November 1, 2024 at 11:10 AM
Election fact check: Trump, Harris on transgender issues
What we know about the issues and how former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris expect to legislate transgender policies.
November 1, 2024 at 11:10 AM
November 1, 2024 at 6:16 AM
HRC president on the importance of voting to protect LGBTQAI+ rights
ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Kelley Robinson, the president of the Human Rights Campaign, about how the 2024 presidency could impact the future LGBTQAI+ communities.
November 1, 2024 at 6:16 AM
October 28, 2024 at 11:34 PM
These LGBTQ+ dads are on a mission to build more queer families
After the birth of their daughter, Pat and Carlos Dolan want to normalize LGBTQ+ families and make the process more affordable.
October 28, 2024 at 11:34 PM
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Elton John shares what won him over to bring Tammy Faye's story to Broadway
Elton John, Jake Shears and Katie Brayben talk about the new Broadway musical, "Tammy Faye."
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Trump and allies are pouring millions into anti-trans election ads as election nears
Former President Donald Trump and his Republican allies are aggressively pushing anti-trans messaging in the final stretch of the 2024 election.
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Mom and son run Chicago Marathon to honor trans youth
Lev Grosshandler and his mom Jen ran the Chicago Marathon in honor of his sister who identifies as trans.
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800 vets kicked out under 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' get honorable discharges from DOD
More than 13,000 service members were kicked out under the policy between 1994 and 2011.
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Mother of trans student athlete sues Florida school district alleging retaliation
A lawsuit against the Broward County School Board and Florida Department of Education has been filed on behalf of Jessica Norton, the mother of a transgender athlete.
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3% of US high schoolers identify as transgender, first-of-its-kind survey shows
In the first nationally representative survey about transgender students, the CDC found that 3.3% of U.S. high school students identified as transgender in 2023.
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Dad makes rainbow luggage tags for daughter’s queer trip
John Cason combined his passion for engineering with the love for his daughter Sydney.
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Great-grandma has best reaction to grandchild coming out as trans
When 21-year-old drag artist Jenna Tea came out to her family as trans, no one was more supportive than her 89-year-old great-grandma
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Great-grandmother's reply goes viral after great-granddaughter comes out as trans
Drag queen Jenna Tea shares why she wanted to share her great-grandmother’s message to her after she came out as trans publicly.
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Hate crimes on the rise, particularly against LGBTQ community: FBI data
Hate crimes motivated by gender-identity and sexual orientation rose from 2022 to 2023, according to FBI data.
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Here's where the 2024 presidential candidates stand on LGBTQ+ issues
Here's where the 2024 presidential candidates stand on LGBTQ+ issues
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A look at Trump's 'transgender operations on illegal aliens' debate claim
Former President Donald Trump claimed Vice President Kamala Harris wants to perform "transgender operations on illegal aliens that are in prison."
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Attack on trans teen being investigated as 'possible hate crime'
A trans teenager was allegedly assaulted by a group of other teens in Massachusetts, and police are investigating it as a possible hate crime.
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Attack on trans teen investigated as hate crime
A trans teenager was allegedly assaulted by a group of other teens in Massachusetts, and police are investigating it as a possible hate crime.
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Dozens of Republicans slam Tennessee’s transgender care ban in SCOTUS filing
A group of Republican officials filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court condemning a Tennessee law that bans gender-affirming medical care for trans youth.
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Families, trans adults sue state to block gender-affirming care ban
Transgender South Carolinians and their families are behind a lawsuit to block the enforcement of restrictions on gender-affirming health care in their state.
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Florida parents of LGBTQ students band together to fight anti-LGBTQ bills
Equality Florida’s Parenting with Pride aims to help parents address anti-LGBTQ policies and rhetoric in schools.
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Judge rules transgender teen can temporarily play on girls' soccer team
A New Hampshire judge ruled that transgender teen Parker Tirrell can play on the girls' soccer team amid a new law that would have barred her from doing so.
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Bathroom bans, content restrictions and more: laws to impact the classroom
As students head back to school nationwide, classrooms may begin to feel the effects of laws concerning LGBTQ issues, race, and religion that have recently been passed.
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A look at 'Love Has No Labels' campaign
"GMA" shares a first look at the new campaign to highlight the discrimination faced by LGBTQ+ people.
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Trans woman fired by Liberty University speaks out
A trans woman is speaking out in an interview with ABC News after filing a lawsuit against Liberty University. She says she was fired for being transgender.
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