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NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
16 hours ago

NYC's most powerful transgender official is fighting intensifying anti-LGBTQ+ federal pressure

Taylor Brown leads NYC's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs, addressing urgent attacks on transgender rights and dismantling long-standing inequalities.
LGBT
fromGothamist
1 day ago

NYC's LGBTQIA+ office leader poised to tackle 'entrenched disparities'

New York City opens its first office for LGBTQIA+ Affairs, led by civil rights attorney Taylor Brown, the highest-ranking openly trans person in city government.
Law
fromAdvocate.com
17 hours ago

Maryland lawmakers advance broad school protections, including for trans students

Maryland lawmakers are advancing legislation to expand anti-discrimination protections in education, explicitly including transgender youth and allowing legal action against schools.
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
22 hours ago

These LGBTQ+ books are being banned & people are making noise so it doesn't go unnoticed - Queerty

404 Day highlights the issue of Internet censorship in public libraries and schools, particularly affecting access to constitutionally protected websites.
Washington DC
fromLGBTQ Nation
21 hours ago

America has long been obsessed with war. But true patriots glorify peace. - LGBTQ Nation

The author reflects on the impact of war and military actions throughout their life, highlighting personal and historical tragedies associated with conflict.
Women
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Trans competitors banned from snooker worldwide - LGBTQ Nation

Transgender competitors are banned from playing snooker worldwide following a Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition of a woman based on biological sex.
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

BU rally pushes back on Pride flag removals, calls for policy change

The rally, held at 1 Silber Way, was organized by Terrier Courage, a group that has collected more than 2,000 signatures on a petition urging the university to reconsider its rules on displays on public-facing windows and walls.
Boston
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Freedom of speech can never trump liberation - LGBTQ Nation

A chief tenet of liberation is the freedom to define oneself while being accorded the rights and privileges established and guaranteed under law and social standing.
Social justice
Television
fromQueerty
3 days ago

The best LGBTQ+ movies & TV shows coming to streaming April 2026 - Queerty

April features numerous queer movies and TV shows premiering across major streaming platforms.
Writing
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

My Years-Long Fight to Say "They"

The author reflects on their journey of writing about their experiences as a Jehovah's Witness and the challenges faced in publishing.
#gender-affirming-care
Healthcare
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Doctors' group says American Medical Association didn't retreat on gender-affirming care for minors

The American Medical Association maintains its support for gender-affirming care despite claims of a policy shift.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Advocate newsletter 4/2/26

Doctors' recommendations on gender-affirming care for young people have become a contentious issue between The New York Times and the American Medical Association.
Healthcare
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Doctors' group says American Medical Association didn't retreat on gender-affirming care for minors

The American Medical Association maintains its support for gender-affirming care despite claims of a policy shift.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Advocate newsletter 4/2/26

Doctors' recommendations on gender-affirming care for young people have become a contentious issue between The New York Times and the American Medical Association.
Film
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

23 films that expose the reality of conversion therapy - LGBTQ Nation

Conversion therapy is inhumane, ineffective, and continues to have lasting emotional and cultural effects on individuals and society.
Fundraising
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

As gender-affirming care gets harder to access under Trump, trans people turn to GoFundMe

The cost of gender-affirming treatment is rising, leading many transgender individuals to use crowdfunding for financial support and access to care.
#supreme-court
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 hour ago

Supreme Court rules against conversion therapy bans while trans people protest across the country - LGBTQ Nation

The Supreme Court ruling in Chiles v. Salazar raises the bar for conversion therapy bans, potentially overturning laws in 27 states.
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

The Supreme Court Keeps Ignoring Actual LGBTQ+ People in Its Gay Rights Cases

The Supreme Court's decision in Chiles v. Salazar shows a lack of empathy for LGBTQ+ adolescents affected by conversion therapy.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 hour ago

Supreme Court rules against conversion therapy bans while trans people protest across the country - LGBTQ Nation

The Supreme Court ruling in Chiles v. Salazar raises the bar for conversion therapy bans, potentially overturning laws in 27 states.
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

The Supreme Court Keeps Ignoring Actual LGBTQ+ People in Its Gay Rights Cases

The Supreme Court's decision in Chiles v. Salazar shows a lack of empathy for LGBTQ+ adolescents affected by conversion therapy.
#transgender-rights
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago
NYC LGBT

Thousands nationwide came together to fight back against widespread transphobia on TDOV - LGBTQ Nation

SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Republicans slammed for "cruel" one-word response to the Trans Day of Visibility - LGBTQ Nation

Protesters rallied in Sioux Falls for transgender rights against anti-trans bills, while Republicans faced backlash for their dismissive response to Transgender Day of Visibility.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Transgender woman defies Kansas bathroom law inside state Capitol

A transgender woman protested Kansas restroom law by using a restricted restroom, highlighting the law's impact on transgender rights.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

White House denigrates non-cisgender people on Trans Day of Visibility

Trump's statement on Transgender Day of Visibility attacks transgender identity and promotes a narrative against LGBTQ+ rights.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Trump celebrates the Trans Day of Visibility by attacking trans people - LGBTQ Nation

Donald Trump issued a statement attacking trans people and detailing measures taken to restrict their rights during his presidency.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Thousands nationwide came together to fight back against widespread transphobia on TDOV - LGBTQ Nation

Demonstrations for Trans Day of Visibility occurred nationwide amid rising anti-trans rhetoric, highlighting the ongoing fight for transgender rights.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Transgender activists rally in D.C. as nationwide protests bring out millions

Transgender activists and allies rallied in D.C. for Trans Day of Visibility, advocating for federal protections and raising awareness of ongoing legislative issues.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Republicans slammed for "cruel" one-word response to the Trans Day of Visibility - LGBTQ Nation

Protesters rallied in Sioux Falls for transgender rights against anti-trans bills, while Republicans faced backlash for their dismissive response to Transgender Day of Visibility.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Transgender woman defies Kansas bathroom law inside state Capitol

A transgender woman protested Kansas restroom law by using a restricted restroom, highlighting the law's impact on transgender rights.
#lgbtq
fromQueerty
1 day ago
LGBT

NFL player has a challenge for anti-gay athletes & they're not gonna like it... - Queerty

LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Trans people face an existential threat in Idaho, but the resistance continues - LGBTQ Nation

Idaho's recent legislation imposes severe penalties on trans individuals and bans the Pride flag, prompting protests and arrests.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

The Idaho legislature isn't governing. It's hunting transgender people

Idaho law criminalizes transgender bathroom use, making it a felony, reflecting a significant regression in LGBTQ+ rights and acceptance.
LGBT
fromQueerty
1 day ago

NFL player has a challenge for anti-gay athletes & they're not gonna like it... - Queerty

Pro athletes should address significant social issues rather than selectively support certain beliefs through religious texts.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

More same-sex couples than ever are living together, and most are women - LGBTQ Nation

Female same-sex couples now outnumber male same-sex couples in the U.S., with significant income disparities persisting between the two groups.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Trans people face an existential threat in Idaho, but the resistance continues - LGBTQ Nation

Idaho's recent legislation imposes severe penalties on trans individuals and bans the Pride flag, prompting protests and arrests.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

The Idaho legislature isn't governing. It's hunting transgender people

Idaho law criminalizes transgender bathroom use, making it a felony, reflecting a significant regression in LGBTQ+ rights and acceptance.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Advocate newsletter 3/20/26

The SAVE America Act is criticized for making voting harder for marginalized groups, particularly those who have changed their names.
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
1 day ago

Fans are loving this "passenger princess" & his new poly alliance on Survivor 50 - Queerty

Survivor's 50th season features significant LGBTQ+ representation and drama, particularly highlighted by a recent episode with close interactions between castaways.
#lgbtq-rights
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

Outrage at Stonewall after Supreme Court voids Colorado's conversion therapy ban

Activists rallied at Stonewall National Monument in response to a Supreme Court ruling protecting conversion therapy as free speech.
Right-wing politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Advocate newsletter 3/16/26

President Trump invokes Iran's treatment of LGBTQ+ people to justify military action while simultaneously pursuing deportations of gay couples to countries where homosexuality is illegal.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Democratic governor says "Hell no" to five anti-trans bills on Transgender Day of Visibility - LGBTQ Nation

Tony Evers vetoed five anti-LGBTQ+ bills in Wisconsin, reaffirming his commitment to protect LGBTQ+ rights.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago
LGBT

"We are literally just people": A trans man wonders how his mere existence can be seen as a threat - LGBTQ Nation

NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

Outrage at Stonewall after Supreme Court voids Colorado's conversion therapy ban

Activists rallied at Stonewall National Monument in response to a Supreme Court ruling protecting conversion therapy as free speech.
Right-wing politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Advocate newsletter 3/16/26

President Trump invokes Iran's treatment of LGBTQ+ people to justify military action while simultaneously pursuing deportations of gay couples to countries where homosexuality is illegal.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Democratic governor says "Hell no" to five anti-trans bills on Transgender Day of Visibility - LGBTQ Nation

Tony Evers vetoed five anti-LGBTQ+ bills in Wisconsin, reaffirming his commitment to protect LGBTQ+ rights.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago
LGBT

"We are literally just people": A trans man wonders how his mere existence can be seen as a threat - LGBTQ Nation

LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Trans people are here to stay, no matter who tries to erase us

Understanding the gender spectrum and dismantling misconceptions about trans identities is crucial for acceptance and recognition of diverse gender experiences.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

What is the trans gaze? It's relief and recognition between strangers on a train

Trans women share a unique, unspoken connection on the New York City subway, recognized through brief, meaningful glances.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
23 hours ago

How becoming a drag queen allowed this trans man to finally be his complete self - LGBTQ Nation

Juniper Brown's journey through gender dysphoria led him to embrace his identity as a drag queen, overcoming childhood anxiety and adversity.
#trans-rights
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Trans activist tests bathroom ban by defying it in front of Capitol Police - LGBTQ Nation

Samantha Boucher tested Kansas' trans bathroom ban on Trans Day of Visibility, highlighting enforcement challenges and advocating for trans rights.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

World's biggest trans flag unfurled: "It stands for our resistance and triumphs" - LGBTQ Nation

A massive trans Pride flag was unfurled in Brisbane, Australia, to honor the Trans Day of Visibility, emphasizing rights for trans and gender diverse individuals.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Trans activist tests bathroom ban by defying it in front of Capitol Police - LGBTQ Nation

Samantha Boucher tested Kansas' trans bathroom ban on Trans Day of Visibility, highlighting enforcement challenges and advocating for trans rights.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

World's biggest trans flag unfurled: "It stands for our resistance and triumphs" - LGBTQ Nation

A massive trans Pride flag was unfurled in Brisbane, Australia, to honor the Trans Day of Visibility, emphasizing rights for trans and gender diverse individuals.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Shocking video shows man attacking gay reality TV couple's vehicle in road rage incident - LGBTQ Nation

A road rage incident in West Hollywood involved a man attacking a gay couple's car while they were inside, fearing for their safety.
#transgender-day-of-visibility
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago
SF LGBT

Beloved children's singer melts hearts with message for trans kids: "You are a beautiful light" - LGBTQ Nation

fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago
SF LGBT

We especially need to uplift joyous Black trans lives on this Trans Day of Visibility - LGBTQ Nation

SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Beloved children's singer melts hearts with message for trans kids: "You are a beautiful light" - LGBTQ Nation

Laurie Berkner supports trans kids, affirming their beauty and encouraging self-care on Transgender Day of Visibility.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

We especially need to uplift joyous Black trans lives on this Trans Day of Visibility - LGBTQ Nation

Transgender Day of Visibility celebrates Black trans lives and contributions while addressing ongoing violence against the community.
SF LGBT
fromMission Local
5 days ago

Meet the people driving trans visibility in San Francisco

The International Transgender Day of Visibility celebrates trans contributions, with activists like Cal Calamia advocating for non-binary inclusion in sports.
SF LGBT
fromFuncheap
6 days ago

2026 "Transgender Day of Visibility" Ceremony + Free Food (SF)

Transgender Day of Visibility 2026 will be celebrated at the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco with an award ceremony, program, and DJ set.
#transgender-healthcare
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Is "gender exploratory therapy" just conversion therapy with a new name? - LGBTQ Nation

Gender exploratory therapy is a controversial approach that some view as pathologizing non-binary identities while others see it as a cautious exploration of gender identity.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Advocate newsletter 3/19/26

California families are suing Rady Children's Health for discriminating against transgender youth by halting care that remains legal in the state.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Is "gender exploratory therapy" just conversion therapy with a new name? - LGBTQ Nation

Gender exploratory therapy is a controversial approach that some view as pathologizing non-binary identities while others see it as a cautious exploration of gender identity.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Advocate newsletter 3/19/26

California families are suing Rady Children's Health for discriminating against transgender youth by halting care that remains legal in the state.
#transgender
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

8 unapologetically trans-owned businesses redefining fashion, art, and more - LGBTQ Nation

Trans individuals significantly influence culture and deserve visibility and support, especially through trans-owned businesses.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Indelible' voices: How the NYC trans community is fighting erasure from a Lower East Side stage | amNewYork

Indelible is a forum for trans people to share their stories and foster understanding.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

8 unapologetically trans-owned businesses redefining fashion, art, and more - LGBTQ Nation

Trans individuals significantly influence culture and deserve visibility and support, especially through trans-owned businesses.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Indelible' voices: How the NYC trans community is fighting erasure from a Lower East Side stage | amNewYork

Indelible is a forum for trans people to share their stories and foster understanding.
SF LGBT
fromwww.advocate.com
5 days ago

Advocate newsletter 3/31/26

Trans people and gender-nonconforming individuals embody the beauty of humanity and resist erasure through their stories and actions.
SF LGBT
fromBronx Times
4 days ago

'You saved my life': How one Bronx social worker helps transgender patients recover with dignity - Bronx Times

Asha Lyons provides vital support to transgender patients during recovery, emphasizing the importance of visibility and care in their journeys.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

Advocate newsletter 3/30/26

Black and LGBTQ+ entertainers face significant challenges in America, with activism being crucial for visibility and representation.
#ioc
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

"Huge violation of women's rights": LGBTQ+ athletes denounce Olympic trans ban - LGBTQ Nation

The IOC banned trans women athletes from Olympic events, limiting eligibility to biological females based on SRY gene screening.
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

The Olympics Just Succumbed to a Ridiculous Gender Panic. Here's Who It's Really Going to Hurt.

The IOC's mandatory sex testing policy for women's sports effectively bans transgender and most intersex women from competing.
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

12 portraits of transgender beauty and resilience in the Deep South

Exploring Transgender Identity in South Carolina is a candid photographic and interview-based documentation of transgender life in South Carolina. This project offers a contemporary visual record of a community that exists largely outside of that narrative yet within its realities.
SF LGBT
fromFuncheap
6 days ago

SF's Free "Trans Day of Visibility" Festival (Boeddeker Park)

Join us for a vibrant Trans Day of Visibility Festival at Boeddeker Park in the heart of the Tenderloin and The Transgender District, March 29th 2026. Expect sickening performances, powerful vocals, community vibes.
SF LGBT
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Montana's GOP tried to legally erase trans people & failed. Now it's trying again... - LGBTQ Nation

Montana's new law defines gender strictly based on reproductive anatomy, erasing non-conforming gender identities and impacting various legal areas.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Psychology of Intersex Rights and Well-Being

Stigma, secrecy, and non-consensual medical interventions, not biological traits, drive harm to intersex people; peer connection and affirming care protect well-being.
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
2 weeks ago

"We're in something new": Susan Stryker says the trans tipping point is over...But the fight is far from finished - Queerty

Susan Stryker's updated third edition of Transgender History documents trans activism and history while addressing current political backlash, providing essential resources for understanding ongoing struggles and building community resilience.
#bathroom-bills
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Trans man schools lawmakers on why "bathroom bills" are ridiculous & dangerous - LGBTQ Nation

A trans man testified against an Idaho bathroom bill, demonstrating how the law would force transgender people to choose between legal arrest or physical assault in public restrooms.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Trans man schools lawmakers on why "bathroom bills" are ridiculous & dangerous - LGBTQ Nation

A trans man testified against an Idaho bathroom bill, demonstrating how the law would force transgender people to choose between legal arrest or physical assault in public restrooms.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

Advocate newsletter 3/18/26

The Pulse nightclub in Orlando, site of a 2016 mass shooting that killed 49 people, is being demolished ten years later, with survivors sharing their experiences during the process.
LGBT
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

'Being gay feels like a liability again': More LGBTQ+ workers are staying in the closet

Despite corporate pride initiatives, LGBTQ+ employees are increasingly hiding their identities at work, with nearly half now less open about their identity than a year ago.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

He beat a trans woman & said he hopes Trump kills all trans people. He's going away for a long time. - LGBTQ Nation

Andre Karlow received a seven-year prison sentence after conviction for violently attacking a trans woman in a hate crime.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

Learning to accept herself as a bi, trans woman only took some space... and Pride patches - LGBTQ Nation

Van's journey from hiding her bisexuality to openly embracing her trans identity demonstrates how community support enables self-acceptance and resilience against family disapproval.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Advocate newsletter 3/13/26

State legislatures are passing conflicting LGBTQ+ legislation, with most restricting queer rights while Pennsylvania advances employment protections for LGBTQ+ and HIV-positive workers.
LGBT
fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
3 weeks ago

What's Really at Stake When Funders Abandon Transgender Communities? | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Anti-trans messaging has become a core political strategy with $215 million spent on ads targeting 1% of the population, representing coordinated scapegoating and rollback of civil rights through legislation, executive orders, and judicial decisions.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

Bruised but still here: A trans woman learns to "speak louder" the more Trump tries to silence her - LGBTQ Nation

Professionally, the impact was absolute. For decades, I managed complex IT projects for global giants and, most recently, for Sanford Health. I am a builder of systems. But this year, I watched the federal government systematically dismantle the data structures that acknowledge LGBTQ+ people exist. When the administration stopped collecting Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) data, it wasn't just a policy change; it was an erasure.
SF LGBT
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

She was fired for acknowledging trans people exist. Now she's fighting back. - LGBTQ Nation

Melissa McCoul filed a lawsuit alleging Texas A&M violated her First Amendment and due process rights after firing her for teaching that transgender people exist.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

Just show up: How to join the fight for LGBTQ+ rights when you don't have a queer loved one - LGBTQ Nation

Allies and families must actively engage with school policymakers to ensure LGBTQ+ students are included in safety and anti-bullying policies.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

One year in, the Gender Liberation Movement is fighting for trans rights

Gender Liberation Movement led nationwide civil disobedience in its first year to defend transgender rights, bodily autonomy, and access to gender-affirming care.
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