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Utah State University aims to join lawsuit challenging trans sports participation

Utah State University has filed a motion to join an ongoing lawsuit that aims at challenging transgender sports participation policies.
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The San Jose State Spartans play the Air Force Falcons during the first set of an NCAA college volleyball match, on Oct. 31, 2024, in San Jose, Calif.
November 21, 2024 at 2:02 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 21, 2024 at 2:02 PM
Righteous Torrence Hill, a trans man fatally shot in February, was the founder of an LGBTQ-focused barber shop.
November 21, 2024 at 4:23 AM

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.
November 21, 2024 at 4:23 AM
By The Numbers: Trans Day of Remembrance
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
Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson speaks briefly with reporters to clarify his position on Democratic Representative-elect Sarah McBride, who is set to become the first transgender woman in Congress in Washington, Nov. 19, 2024.
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
House Speaker Mike Johnson said transgender women cannot use women's restrooms in the Capitol and House office buildings.
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
At least 36 transgender or gender-expansive people were killed in the last year, the majority killed by a gun.
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
Attorney Patrick Huber announces a lawsuit filed on behalf of victims of the deadly mass shooting at the Club Q nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colo., on the second anniversary of the shooting, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
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
Republican Rep. Nancy Mace said Tuesday that 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 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
VIDEO: Bill would ban transgender women from using women's restroom at Capitol
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
House Speaker Mike Johnson said he "welcomes all new members with open arms."
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
In this Oct. 24, 2023, file photo, Rep. Nancy Mace is shown in Washington, D.C. | Rep.-elect Sarah McBride is shown at the U.S. Capitol Building, Nov. 15, 2024, in Washington, D.C.
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
Rep. Nancy Mace, a Republican from South Carolina, speaks during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 17, 2024.
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
VIDEO: FBI investigates new round of offensive and racist texts
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
Jeanne Pepper, left, mother of Blaze Bernstein, wipes away tears as she gives a victim impact statement in court in Santa Ana, Calif., Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, prior to sentencing of Samuel Woodward, who was convicted of a hate crime murder for the killing of former classmate Blaze Bernstein. Senior Deputy District Attorney Jennifer Walker stands at right. (Mark Rightmire/The Orange County Register via AP, Pool)
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
Samuel Woodward testifies in Orange County Superior Court, June 13, 2024, in Santa Ana, Calif.
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
Ohio State Capitol building in Columbus, Ohio.
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
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 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
A protect trans sign is seen in this undated stock photo.
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
VIDEO: LGBTQ crisis hotlines see surge of calls amid Trump election
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
FILE - Protesters advocating for transgender rights and healthcare stand outside of the Ohio Statehouse, Jan. 24, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Patrick Orsagost, File)
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
Renée Imperato spoke with ABC News about growing older as a transgender person.
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
Police car flashes lights
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
FILE - The luxury, residential skyscraper buildings of "Billionaire's Row" in Manhattan are visible from Central Park in New York, Feb. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, file)
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
Zephyr was censured after she argued on the state House floor against a gender-affirming care ban for transgender youth.
November 6, 2024 at 7:00 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
Rep. Zooey Zephyr looks on as Majority Leader Sue Vinton makes a motion discipline Rep. Zephyr during a session in the House of Representatives at the Montana State Capitol in Helena, Mont., April 26, 2023.
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
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump watches a video featuring Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris as he speaks at a campaign rally, Oct. 29, 2024, in Allentown, Pa.
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
HRC president on the importance of voting to protect LGBTQAI+ rights
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
VIDEO: These LGBTQ+ dads are on a mission to build more queer families
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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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Elton John and Jake Shears appear in this image with ABC News’ Deborah Roberts
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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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Former US President Donald Trump, center, and his family stand on stage during the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisc. on July 18, 2024.
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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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VIDEO: Mom and son run Chicago Marathon to honor trans youth
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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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The Pentagon is seen from the air in Washington, U.S., March 3, 2022, more than a week after Russia invaded Ukraine.
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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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Jessica Norton, center, speaks with members of the media after the Broward County School Board meeting at Plantation High School auditorium, July 30, 2024, in Plantation, Fla.
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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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VIDEO: Great-grandma has best reaction to grandchild coming out as trans
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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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Drag queen Jenna Tea shared what her 89-year-old great-grandmother said to her after she came out as a trans woman.
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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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A pride flag is held during the Stonewall Pride parade on June 17, 2023 in Wilton Manors, Fla.
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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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Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris (R) shakes hands with former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during an ABC News presidential debate in Philadelphia, on Sept. 10, 2024.
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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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In this Sept. 2, 2024, photo, a transgender high schooler from Massachusetts, Jayden Tkaczyk, shows the injuries he suffered after being allegedly beaten up at a party.
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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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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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The U.S Supreme Court is viewed from the lawn of the U.S. Capitol, June 20, 2024, in Washington.
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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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South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster speaks about Tropical Storm Debby at the South Carolina Emergency Management Division headquarters, Aug. 5, 2024.
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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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Jennifer Solomon leads Parenting with Pride, a network of parents aiming to advocate for LGBTQ students in Florida.
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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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Parker Tirrell, a transgender teen, who's family along with another family, filed a lawsuit Friday, Aug. 16, 2024, challenging a New Hampshire state law that bans them from playing on girls' sports teams at their public high schools.
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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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VIDEO: A look at 'Love Has No Labels' campaign