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SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 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.
NYC parents
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 weeks ago

The moms who risked jail & deportation to fight for their trans kids - LGBTQ Nation

Three mothers were arrested protesting proposed Trump administration rules that would eliminate federal funding for gender-affirming care for minors at hospitals nationwide.
LGBT
fromTruthout
19 hours ago

Red States Are Quietly Making Lists for Tracking Trans People

States are enacting laws that severely restrict the rights and existence of transgender individuals, increasing surveillance and legal penalties against them.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

Trump administration ends some civil rights settlements backing trans students

The US education department terminated agreements with five school districts and a college regarding protections for transgender students.
Education
fromAdvocate.com
17 hours ago

Trump administration undoes civil rights settlements that found discrimination against trans students

The Trump administration is reversing federal civil rights agreements protecting transgender students in schools, creating legal and financial challenges for districts.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 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.
NYC parents
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 weeks ago

The moms who risked jail & deportation to fight for their trans kids - LGBTQ Nation

Three mothers were arrested protesting proposed Trump administration rules that would eliminate federal funding for gender-affirming care for minors at hospitals nationwide.
#gender-affirming-care
NYC parents
fromAdvocate.com
21 hours ago

Federal judge rebuffs Trump administration push to restrict gender-affirming care for minors

A federal judge upheld a block on Trump's restrictions on gender-affirming care for minors, preserving access during ongoing appeals.
Healthcare
fromAdvocate.com
5 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.
Public health
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

American Medical Association reaffirms support for trans health care after controversial statement - LGBTQ Nation

The AMA reaffirmed its support for gender-affirming care, clarifying that recent media reports misinterpreted its stance.
NYC LGBT
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

NYU Langone faces Wednesday deadline to resume gender-affirming care for minors

NYU Langone must resume gender-affirming care for minors by Wednesday or face legal action from New York's Attorney General for violating state human rights law.
NYC parents
fromAdvocate.com
21 hours ago

Federal judge rebuffs Trump administration push to restrict gender-affirming care for minors

A federal judge upheld a block on Trump's restrictions on gender-affirming care for minors, preserving access during ongoing appeals.
Healthcare
fromAdvocate.com
5 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.
Public health
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

American Medical Association reaffirms support for trans health care after controversial statement - LGBTQ Nation

The AMA reaffirmed its support for gender-affirming care, clarifying that recent media reports misinterpreted its stance.
NYC LGBT
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

NYU Langone faces Wednesday deadline to resume gender-affirming care for minors

NYU Langone must resume gender-affirming care for minors by Wednesday or face legal action from New York's Attorney General for violating state human rights law.
fromJezebel
4 hours ago

New Research Makes Wild Suggestion: The Abortion Pill Could Be Over the Counter

"There's so much discussion about the restrictions on medication abortion that are not evidence-based. It's exciting to see science pointing us in another direction, where access could be expanded."
Medicine
#lgbtq-rights
NYC LGBT
fromGay City News
1 hour ago

Congressional Equality Caucus' Equality PAC endorses Dan Goldman in NY-10

Equality PAC endorses Dan Goldman for re-election in New York's 10th Congressional District, praising his advocacy for LGBTQ rights.
Education
fromLGBTQ Nation
23 hours ago

Maryland advances sweeping education bill to fill gap as Trump admin dismantles federal protections - LGBTQ Nation

Maryland lawmakers advanced a bill to protect marginalized students from discrimination in educational institutions.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 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.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 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.
NYC LGBT
fromGay City News
1 hour ago

Congressional Equality Caucus' Equality PAC endorses Dan Goldman in NY-10

Equality PAC endorses Dan Goldman for re-election in New York's 10th Congressional District, praising his advocacy for LGBTQ rights.
Education
fromLGBTQ Nation
23 hours ago

Maryland advances sweeping education bill to fill gap as Trump admin dismantles federal protections - LGBTQ Nation

Maryland lawmakers advanced a bill to protect marginalized students from discrimination in educational institutions.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 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.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 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.
#abortion
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago
Right-wing politics

She Was Put in Jail in Texas for an Abortion. Blame the Supreme Court for What Happened Next.

fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago
Right-wing politics

She Was Put in Jail in Texas for an Abortion. Blame the Supreme Court for What Happened Next.

Law
fromAdvocate.com
2 days 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.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Nurses Forge Alliances to Protect Patients From Trump's Immigration Crackdown

Nurses demand the abolition of ICE and improved patient rights protections in healthcare settings.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Southern California sisters face losing mom to brain cancer, father to deportation

A Big Bear handyman faces deportation while his wife battles Stage 4 brain cancer, prompting their daughters to seek legal assistance.
Miami
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 days ago

The Gueras Aliadas': How two American women are helping locate migrants lost in the ICE labyrinth

Fernanda's father was detained by ICE, prompting her to seek help through social media to locate him.
Fundraising
fromAdvocate.com
1 week 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.
US politics
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Day Around the Bay: Trans Nonprofits Brace For Funding Cuts When Community Needs Them Most

Nonprofits for the transgender community face funding cuts amid a significant city budget deficit, impacting support when it's most needed.
#transgender-health
SF LGBT
fromBronx Times
6 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.
SF LGBT
fromBronx Times
6 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.
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

People With Bipolar and BPD Struggle in Mental Healthcare

There is a unique kind of pain in losing your mind, not just once, but over and over. Losing your perception of reality, of your emotions, of your closest relationships-both across months and multiple times a day. Knowing deep down that something is wrong but being unable to stop it.
Mental health
#supreme-court
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago
LGBT

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

LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
15 hours ago

The Supreme Court's conversion therapy ruling is being misunderstood

The Supreme Court ruling in Chiles v. Salazar addresses First Amendment rights regarding conversion therapy, not its safety or efficacy.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days 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
fromMission Local
6 days ago

Supreme Court overturns ban on conversion therapy: S.F. leaders have a plan

The Supreme Court ruled against a Colorado law banning LGBTQ+ conversion therapy, citing freedom of speech under the First Amendment.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

Kids can be subjected to harmful 'conversion therapy,' U.S. Supreme Court rules

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors, prioritizing free speech over medical evidence of harm.
#lgbtqia
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 days 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
3 days 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.
#lgbtq
Public health
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

LGBTQ+ adults worry more than cis-hets about affording healthcare - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ adults face greater financial concerns regarding healthcare and basic necessities compared to non-LGBTQ+ adults.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
22 hours ago

I live in Colorado. Conversion therapy destroyed my life. - LGBTQ Nation

Conversion therapy causes significant harm, and recent Supreme Court rulings threaten the safety and well-being of LGBTQ youth.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Why is conversion therapy so harmful? It's all about how young people form their identities. - LGBTQ Nation

Conversion therapy significantly harms LGBTQ+ youth, increasing suicidality and emotional distress during their critical identity-forming years.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days 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
1 week ago

Alaska is fighting to deny a trans woman gender-affirming surgery. 24 states are backing them up. - LGBTQ Nation

Idaho and Indiana support Alaska's challenge against a federal ruling for gender-affirming surgery for a trans prisoner.
Public health
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

LGBTQ+ adults worry more than cis-hets about affording healthcare - LGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ adults face greater financial concerns regarding healthcare and basic necessities compared to non-LGBTQ+ adults.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
22 hours ago

I live in Colorado. Conversion therapy destroyed my life. - LGBTQ Nation

Conversion therapy causes significant harm, and recent Supreme Court rulings threaten the safety and well-being of LGBTQ youth.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Why is conversion therapy so harmful? It's all about how young people form their identities. - LGBTQ Nation

Conversion therapy significantly harms LGBTQ+ youth, increasing suicidality and emotional distress during their critical identity-forming years.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days 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
1 week ago

Alaska is fighting to deny a trans woman gender-affirming surgery. 24 states are backing them up. - LGBTQ Nation

Idaho and Indiana support Alaska's challenge against a federal ruling for gender-affirming surgery for a trans prisoner.
#trans-rights
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
18 hours ago

New poll shows why it's important for everyone to speak up in favor of trans rights - LGBTQ Nation

Majority of Americans support trans rights, but polling wording significantly influences public opinion on specific issues like gender-affirming care.
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago
NYC LGBT

How a 'trans panic' defense changed the outcome of two murders

D. F. McLaughlin's murder in 1986 highlights the dangers of transphobia and remains a significant yet overlooked case in the fight for justice.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
18 hours ago

New poll shows why it's important for everyone to speak up in favor of trans rights - LGBTQ Nation

Majority of Americans support trans rights, but polling wording significantly influences public opinion on specific issues like gender-affirming care.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

How a 'trans panic' defense changed the outcome of two murders

D. F. McLaughlin's murder in 1986 highlights the dangers of transphobia and remains a significant yet overlooked case in the fight for justice.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 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.
#gender-affirming-healthcare
Healthcare
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 week ago

2026 Medi-Cal Long-Term Care in the Bay Area: Essentials for LGBTQ+ Families - San Francisco Bay Times

California reinstated the asset test for long-term care Medi-Cal programs, affecting eligibility for Bay Area residents with high housing costs.
#transgender-healthcare
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 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.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago
LGBT

Adult trans patients left reeling after hospital cancels vaginoplasties without explanation - LGBTQ Nation

LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 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.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago
LGBT

Adult trans patients left reeling after hospital cancels vaginoplasties without explanation - LGBTQ Nation

LGBT
fromQueerty
23 hours ago

"I'm gonna hold your tip when I say this": A rancid Grindr take has the gays talking - Queerty

Grindr's entrenched culture includes persistent racism, with users openly expressing racial preferences in dating, reflecting ongoing issues within the queer community.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

Deeply distressing for all of us': families react to Girlguiding's trans exclusion

Girlguiding's new policy excludes transgender girls, causing distress for families and sparking protests among volunteers.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
3 weeks ago

US court upholds 'horrifying' state ban on adult trans healthcare

Republican-appointed judges reversed a ruling which blocked the ban, arguing with little evidence that gender-affirming care for trans adults was "dangerous," urging states not to fund what it spuriously described as "experimental procedures." It further claimed that trans people had become "disdainful of their sex" and claimed, again without evidence, that banning such provisions would "encourage citizens to appreciate their sex."
Healthcare
#conversion-therapy
LGBT
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

SCOTUS Rules Conversion Therapy Ban Likely Unconstitutional

State bans on conversion therapy may be unconstitutional, but the practice is harmful and unethical regardless of legal status.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

State bans against conversion therapy are ineffective, argues leading LGBTQ+ activist - LGBTQ Nation

Bans on conversion therapy for minors are largely ineffective, as unlicensed counselors continue to operate without consequence.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

What is conversion therapy? Here's a complete explainer - LGBTQ Nation

Conversion therapy is a debunked pseudoscientific practice attempting to change sexual orientation or gender identity through harmful methods including aversion therapy and abusive labor camps, currently banned in 27 states.
LGBT
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

SCOTUS Rules Conversion Therapy Ban Likely Unconstitutional

State bans on conversion therapy may be unconstitutional, but the practice is harmful and unethical regardless of legal status.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

State bans against conversion therapy are ineffective, argues leading LGBTQ+ activist - LGBTQ Nation

Bans on conversion therapy for minors are largely ineffective, as unlicensed counselors continue to operate without consequence.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

What is conversion therapy? Here's a complete explainer - LGBTQ Nation

Conversion therapy is a debunked pseudoscientific practice attempting to change sexual orientation or gender identity through harmful methods including aversion therapy and abusive labor camps, currently banned in 27 states.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Same-sex couples thrive in U.S. even as GOP support for marriage equality falls

The number of same-sex couples in the U.S. has doubled in two decades, despite renewed political opposition to marriage equality.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

US supreme court's conversion therapy' ruling opens can of worms'. What's next?

The US Supreme Court ruled against Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for youth, impacting LGBTQ+ rights and healthcare regulations.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week 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.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

GOP lawmakers approve bill to let patients sue doctors for "coercing" them into gender transitions - LGBTQ Nation

Tennessee Senate passed a bill allowing lawsuits against doctors for gender transition coercion up to 18 years after care.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

GOP lawmakers want to create a statewide list of trans people based on medical information - LGBTQ Nation

Tennessee House Bill 754 would require healthcare providers to publicly report detailed personal and medical information about transgender patients, potentially violating HIPAA privacy protections and exposing residents to harassment.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

School district stands up for trans students after Trump threatens funding - LGBTQ Nation

Colorado's Jefferson County Public Schools refused Trump administration demands to eliminate trans student protections, joining other districts resisting transphobic federal pressure.
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.
LGBT
fromFOX 5 New York
1 month ago

NYU Langone Health ends transgender youth health program

NYU Langone Health discontinued its Transgender Youth Health Program, citing regulatory environment and the medical director's departure, leaving families seeking alternative gender-related care for minors.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

Trans advocates blast upcoming puberty blocker studies as unethical & biased - LGBTQ Nation

U.K. randomized trials of puberty blockers for transgender youth face ethical criticism despite regulatory approvals and a government ban on their use in minors.
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