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Nov 20, 2024, 6:53 PM

Speaker Johnson says transgender women won't be allowed to use women’s restrooms in Capitol
House Speaker Mike Johnson said transgender women cannot use women’s restrooms in the Capitol and House office buildings

Nov 20, 2024, 6:53 PM

Nov 20, 2024, 6:10 AM

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.

Nov 20, 2024, 6:10 AM

Nov 19, 2024, 4:31 PM

Survivors of LGBTQ+ club shooting say the deaths and 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

Nov 19, 2024, 4:31 PM

Nov 19, 2024, 1:16 PM

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

Nov 19, 2024, 1:16 PM

Nov 19, 2024, 1:52 PM

Rep. Nancy Mace says Capitol restroom bill targeted 1st transgender member of Congress
Rep.-elect Sarah McBride is the first transgender member of Congress.

Nov 19, 2024, 1:52 PM

Nov 18, 2024, 8:19 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.

Nov 18, 2024, 8:19 PM

Nov 15, 2024, 6:10 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.

Nov 15, 2024, 6:10 PM

Nov 15, 2024, 3:00 AM

California man sentenced to life for hate crime in the killing of a 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

Nov 15, 2024, 3:00 AM

Nov 15, 2024, 8:29 PM

Former classmate sentenced to life without parole in murder of gay teen Blaze Bernstein
Samuel Woodward was found guilty of murdering his former classmate, Blaze Bernstein, in a hate crime.

Nov 15, 2024, 8:29 PM

Nov 15, 2024, 10:57 AM

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.

Nov 15, 2024, 10:57 AM

Nov 13, 2024, 12:47 PM

'Wake-up call': LGBTQ crisis hotlines see surge of calls amid presidential 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.

Nov 13, 2024, 12:47 PM

Nov 13, 2024, 12:37 AM

Trump pledged to roll back protections for transgender students. They're flooding crisis hotlines
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

Nov 13, 2024, 12:37 AM

Jun 3, 2024, 6:24 AM

After decades of fear, some transgender elders celebrate freedom and progress
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.

Jun 3, 2024, 6:24 AM

Nov 8, 2024, 12:12 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.

Nov 8, 2024, 12:12 AM

Nov 7, 2024, 11:55 AM

Questions about sexual orientation and 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

Nov 7, 2024, 11:55 AM

Nov 6, 2024, 10:27 AM

Rep. Zooey Zephyr, transgender 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.

Nov 6, 2024, 10:27 AM

Nov 1, 2024, 6:05 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.

Nov 1, 2024, 6:05 AM

Oct 25, 2024, 8:46 AM

Tammy Faye's support for LGBTQ+ community inspired Elton John to make musical about her: 'I loved her for that'
Elton John, Jake Shears and Katie Brayben talk about the new Broadway musical, "Tammy Faye."

Oct 25, 2024, 8:46 AM

Oct 21, 2024, 5:32 PM

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.

Oct 21, 2024, 5:32 PM

Oct 15, 2024, 12:51 PM

Pentagon grants honorable discharges to more than 800 veterans kicked out under 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
More than 13,000 service members were kicked out under the policy between 1994 and 2011.

Oct 15, 2024, 12:51 PM

Oct 9, 2024, 5:04 PM

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.

Oct 9, 2024, 5:04 PM

Oct 8, 2024, 5:51 PM

3% of US high schoolers identify as transgender, CDC 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.

Oct 8, 2024, 5:51 PM

Oct 2, 2024, 12:35 PM

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.

Oct 2, 2024, 12:35 PM

Sep 24, 2024, 2:23 PM

Hate crimes, particularly against LGBTQ community, on the rise: FBI data
Hate crimes motivated by gender-identity and sexual orientation rose from 2022 to 2023, according to FBI data.

Sep 24, 2024, 2:23 PM

Sep 5, 2024, 12:15 PM

Here's where the 2024 presidential candidates stand on LGBTQ+ issues
Here's where the 2024 presidential candidates stand on LGBTQ+ issues

Sep 5, 2024, 12:15 PM

Sep 11, 2024, 2:57 PM

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."

Sep 11, 2024, 2:57 PM

Sep 4, 2024, 8:13 PM

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.

Sep 4, 2024, 8:13 PM

Sep 4, 2024, 1:40 PM

More than 30 Republicans file amicus brief against Tennessee’s transgender care ban
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.

Sep 4, 2024, 1:40 PM

Aug 30, 2024, 2:00 PM

Families, trans adults sue South Carolina to block state's 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.

Aug 30, 2024, 2:00 PM

Aug 27, 2024, 6:04 AM

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.

Aug 27, 2024, 6:04 AM

Aug 21, 2024, 11:05 AM

Judge rules transgender teen can temporarily play on girls' soccer team amid new law
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.

Aug 21, 2024, 11:05 AM

Aug 15, 2024, 6:16 AM

Back-to-school plans impacted by culture wars nationwide
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.

Aug 15, 2024, 6:16 AM

Aug 8, 2024, 2:46 PM

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.

Aug 8, 2024, 2:46 PM

Aug 6, 2024, 12:55 PM

More than 40% of LGBTQ youth said they considered suicide in the past year, CDC report finds
Youth who identify as LGBTQ+ reported higher rates of poor mental health and experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviors than their cisgender and heterosexual peers.

Aug 6, 2024, 12:55 PM

Aug 2, 2024, 7:05 AM

LGBTQ athletes take their marks on the track at the Paris Olympic Games
This year's U.S. Olympic team has a star-studded cast of LGBTQ athletes headed to Paris.

Aug 2, 2024, 7:05 AM

Jul 20, 2024, 6:51 AM

RNC calls for unity ring hollow for some in LGBTQ community
Calls for unity at the Republican National Convention are ringing hollow for the LGBTQ community.

Jul 20, 2024, 6:51 AM

Jul 17, 2024, 7:18 PM

California's ban on LGBTQ parental notification policies faces legal challenge
California's ban on LGBTQ parental notification policies faces legal challenge. Elon Musk threatened to move his businesses out of state over the law.

Jul 17, 2024, 7:18 PM

Jul 16, 2024, 2:44 PM

Moms document the relationship between their sperm donor and their son
Danielle Winston and Paige Kennedy-Winston decided to expand their family through a known donor and have documented their son's relationship with their donor ever since.

Jul 16, 2024, 2:44 PM

Jul 16, 2024, 1:48 PM

New trans sports restrictions in New York hit with legal battles
The legal battle over a transgender sports ban in Nassau County in New York has begun.

Jul 16, 2024, 1:48 PM

Jul 9, 2024, 4:47 PM

New report critiques UK transgender youth care research study
A new report from Yale Law School and School of Medicine professors criticizes the often-cited Cass Review on gender-affirming care for transgender youth.

Jul 9, 2024, 4:47 PM

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Speaker Johnson says transgender women won't be allowed to use women’s restrooms in Capitol House Speaker Mike Johnson said transgender women cannot use women’s restrooms in the Capitol and House office buildings Nov 20, 2024, 6:53 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. Nov 20, 2024, 6:10 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 Nov 19, 2024, 1:16 PM

Rep. Nancy Mace says Capitol restroom bill targeted 1st transgender member of Congress Rep.-elect Sarah McBride is the first transgender member of Congress. Nov 19, 2024, 1:52 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. Nov 18, 2024, 8:19 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. Nov 15, 2024, 6:10 PM

California man sentenced to life for hate crime in the killing of a 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 Nov 15, 2024, 3:00 AM

Former classmate sentenced to life without parole in murder of gay teen Blaze Bernstein Samuel Woodward was found guilty of murdering his former classmate, Blaze Bernstein, in a hate crime. Nov 15, 2024, 8:29 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. Nov 15, 2024, 10:57 AM

'Wake-up call': LGBTQ crisis hotlines see surge of calls amid presidential 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. Nov 13, 2024, 12:47 PM

Trump pledged to roll back protections for transgender students. They're flooding crisis hotlines 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 Nov 13, 2024, 12:37 AM

After decades of fear, some transgender elders celebrate freedom and progress 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. Jun 3, 2024, 6:24 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. Nov 8, 2024, 12:12 AM

Rep. Zooey Zephyr, transgender 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. Nov 6, 2024, 10:27 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. Nov 1, 2024, 6:05 AM

Tammy Faye's support for LGBTQ+ community inspired Elton John to make musical about her: 'I loved her for that' Elton John, Jake Shears and Katie Brayben talk about the new Broadway musical, "Tammy Faye." Oct 25, 2024, 8:46 AM

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. Oct 21, 2024, 5:32 PM

Pentagon grants honorable discharges to more than 800 veterans kicked out under 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' More than 13,000 service members were kicked out under the policy between 1994 and 2011. Oct 15, 2024, 12:51 PM

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. Oct 9, 2024, 5:04 PM

3% of US high schoolers identify as transgender, CDC 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. Oct 8, 2024, 5:51 PM

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. Oct 2, 2024, 12:35 PM

Hate crimes, particularly against LGBTQ community, on the rise: FBI data Hate crimes motivated by gender-identity and sexual orientation rose from 2022 to 2023, according to FBI data. Sep 24, 2024, 2:23 PM

Here's where the 2024 presidential candidates stand on LGBTQ+ issues Here's where the 2024 presidential candidates stand on LGBTQ+ issues Sep 5, 2024, 12:15 PM

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." Sep 11, 2024, 2:57 PM

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. Sep 4, 2024, 8:13 PM

More than 30 Republicans file amicus brief against Tennessee’s transgender care ban 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. Sep 4, 2024, 1:40 PM

Families, trans adults sue South Carolina to block state's 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. Aug 30, 2024, 2:00 PM

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. Aug 27, 2024, 6:04 AM

Judge rules transgender teen can temporarily play on girls' soccer team amid new law 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. Aug 21, 2024, 11:05 AM

Back-to-school plans impacted by culture wars nationwide 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. Aug 15, 2024, 6:16 AM

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. Aug 8, 2024, 2:46 PM

More than 40% of LGBTQ youth said they considered suicide in the past year, CDC report finds Youth who identify as LGBTQ+ reported higher rates of poor mental health and experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviors than their cisgender and heterosexual peers. Aug 6, 2024, 12:55 PM

LGBTQ athletes take their marks on the track at the Paris Olympic Games This year's U.S. Olympic team has a star-studded cast of LGBTQ athletes headed to Paris. Aug 2, 2024, 7:05 AM

RNC calls for unity ring hollow for some in LGBTQ community Calls for unity at the Republican National Convention are ringing hollow for the LGBTQ community. Jul 20, 2024, 6:51 AM

California's ban on LGBTQ parental notification policies faces legal challenge California's ban on LGBTQ parental notification policies faces legal challenge. Elon Musk threatened to move his businesses out of state over the law. Jul 17, 2024, 7:18 PM

Moms document the relationship between their sperm donor and their son Danielle Winston and Paige Kennedy-Winston decided to expand their family through a known donor and have documented their son's relationship with their donor ever since. Jul 16, 2024, 2:44 PM

New trans sports restrictions in New York hit with legal battles The legal battle over a transgender sports ban in Nassau County in New York has begun. Jul 16, 2024, 1:48 PM

New report critiques UK transgender youth care research study A new report from Yale Law School and School of Medicine professors criticizes the often-cited Cass Review on gender-affirming care for transgender youth. Jul 9, 2024, 4:47 PM

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12 students charged in hate crime assault at Salisbury University in Maryland
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Rep. Zooey Zephyr, transgender legislator censured in Montana, wins reelection
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Tammy Faye's support for LGBTQ+ community inspired Elton John to make musical about her: 'I loved her for that'
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Trump and allies are pouring millions into anti-trans election ads as election nears
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Pentagon grants honorable discharges to more than 800 veterans kicked out under 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
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, CDC survey shows
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Families, trans adults sue South Carolina to block state's gender-affirming care ban
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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 amid new law
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More than 40% of LGBTQ youth said they considered suicide in the past year, CDC report finds
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RNC calls for unity ring hollow for some in LGBTQ community
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New trans sports restrictions in New York hit with legal battles
The legal battle over a transgender sports ban in Nassau County in New York has begun.

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New report critiques UK transgender youth care research study
A new report from Yale Law School and School of Medicine professors criticizes the often-cited Cass Review on gender-affirming care for transgender youth.

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