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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."