lgbtq rights
Dear Trans Kids, You Don't Need the Government's Permission to Exist
Activist and journalist Raquel Willis offers crucial advice to trans and nonbinary youth.
By Raquel Willis
At Willy Chavarria's Paris Debut, LGBTQ+ Rights Were Front and Center
The designer made a statement while presenting his A/W 25 collection.
By Ashleigh Carter
Trans Kids, Here's What You Need to Get Through the Trump Administration
From navigating anti-trans laws to protecting your joy.
By Brittney McNamara
House Votes to Ban Trans Girls From Women’s Sports in Schools
Research has debunked the idea that trans athletes have an inherent advantage.
By Orion Rummler, The 19th*
MattXIV Wants to Make Young Queer People Feel Less Alone
“People who follow me tend to walk with me.”
By Jane Houseal
Trans Americans Are Turning to TikTok to Crowdfund Their Relocations
“I'm not leaving because, oh, I just got tired of Texas. I'm leaving because my safety is at risk.”
By Megan Farokhmanesh
Trans Activists Arrested For Occupying Bathroom Outside Mike Johnson's Office
Teen Vogue was present as organizers were arrested from the women's bathroom across from Speaker Johnson's office.
By Lex McMenamin
US v. Skrmetti: Teen at Heart of the Supreme Court's Trans Health Care Case Calls It "Body Horror"
What trans teens fear about U.S. v. Skrmetti, reported from the steps of the Supreme Court.
By Lex McMenamin
Republicans Are Obsessed With Trans People and Where They Pee
While some Democrats refuse to touch trans issues with a 10-foot pole to evade the accusation of being obsessed with “identity politics,” Republicans are openly obsessing over trans people.
By Lex McMenamin
Amid A Violence Epidemic Against Trans Americans, These Groups Are Fighting Back
A new report details both an epidemic of fatal violence and discriminatory legislation against trans Americans. While many fear a Trump administration will only further threaten trans lives, these orgs are fighting back.
By Angie Jaime
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.
By Shefali Luthra, The 19th*, Orion Rummler, The 19th* , and Sara Luterman, The 19th*
What to Know About Matt Gaetz, Trump’s Controversial Pick for AG
The Justice Department investigated Gaetz over sex trafficking accusations.
By Candice Norwood, The 19th, Shefali Luthra, The 19th*, Amanda Becker, and Orion Rummler, The 19th*
LGBTQ Youth Are Scared and Angry. Here's How They Plan to Survive
“As a trans person, the most important thing we can do now is survive."
By Brittney McNamara
Donald Trump, Avowed Transphobe, Will Return to the White House
What you need to know about his extreme anti-LGBTQ+ agenda for a second term.
By Nico Lang
Donald Trump’s Campaign of Fear Won
The Republican nominee was declared the winner early Wednesday morning.
By Allegra Kirkland
Election-Related Calls to This LGBTQ Youth Crisis Line Increased Almost 200%
Queer and trans kids are distressed about the potential outcome.
By Brittney McNamara
This SCOTUS Case Could Decide the Future of Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth
The review of the case comes at a critical time for transgender rights in the United States.
By James Factora
I Let A TikTok Star Guess If I Was Gay or Not. Here's What I Learned
In the era of Reneé Rapp and Chappell Roan, Gaydar wants to see what you really know about LGBTQ+ history and culture.
By Lex McMenamin
Anti-Trans Laws Forced Me Out of My Home State. I'm Not Alone
So many teens like me are forced to choose between their home and freedom.
By Wyatt Williams
Meet the Young People Who Prove That LGBTQ Youth Are Thriving
GLAAD's 20 Under 20 2024 honors outstanding LGBTQ youth who are making the world a better place.
By Jose Useche and Allison Bloom