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Politics

Supreme Court Rules on Skrmetti, Keeping Tennessee’s Gender-Affirming Care Ban in Place

This 6-3 ruling may embolden more states to ban gender-affirming care at a time when the Trump administration has prioritized restricting it for transgender people.
Politics

On Day One, Trump Pits His Administration Against Trans People

His administration will likely run into legal trouble as it implements policies on federal identity documents and housing in federal prisons.
Identity

House Votes to Ban Trans Girls From Women’s Sports in Schools

Research has debunked the idea that trans athletes have an inherent advantage.
Identity

What It Means to Prepare for the Future of Trans Health Care Under Trump

“It is very terrifying for our clients and also the health care providers to see the direction this is taking.”
Identity

Where Trump HHS Pick RFK Jr. Stands on Vaccines, Abortion and LGBTQ+ Issues

The department has vast power to influence areas including LGBTQ+ health access and reproductive health.
Politics

What to Know About Matt Gaetz, Trump’s Controversial Pick for AG

The Justice Department investigated Gaetz over sex trafficking accusations.
Identity

Anti-Trans Violence Is Coming for Cisgender Women of Color

Imane Khelif’s treatment at the Olympics brought gender policing to a global stage. It's not the first instance — or the last.
Politics

A Second Trump Term Would Double Down on Erasing Trans Rights

Here’s how advocates are preparing.
Sexual Health + Identity

Has Life Improved for Transgender Americans in the Last 10 Years? Not Really.

The 2022 U.S. Transgender Survey shows that trans people face steep economic and health disparities while anti-trans state laws have caused thousands to flee their homes.
Politics

Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws Are Being Blocked in Federal Courts Across the Country

The laws are being rejected as “unconstitutional, openly discriminatory and a danger.”
Health

These States Are Already Targeting Trans Health Care in 2023

“The one thing that we do know is that … we have been able to beat these bills.”
Sexual Health + Identity

More Than ‘Don’t Say Gay’: Proposed National Bill is Latest Move in LGBTQ+ Rights Fight

“It goes dramatically farther beyond [Don't Say Gay]”
Sexual Health + Identity

What to Know About Monkeypox and Its Symptoms

And the availability of the vaccine.
Sexual Health + Identity

Transgender Men Explain Domino Effect of Losing Reproductive Care Post-Roe

"If you are trans and become pregnant and you need to access abortion services in the South, your options are really, really limited right now."
Mental Health

LGBTQ People Share Why They're Happy to Be Alive After Suicidal Ideation

“I realized that I don’t want to die, and I realized that I need help.”
Sexual Health + Identity

More States Want to Restrict How LGBTQ+ People, Issues Are Discussed in Schools

“It’s a perfect storm for exacerbating what’s already a growing problem."