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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.

At Willy Chavarria's Paris Debut, LGBTQ+ Rights Were Front and Center

The designer made a statement while presenting his A/W 25 collection.

Trans Kids, Here's What You Need to Get Through the Trump Administration

From navigating anti-trans laws to protecting your joy.

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

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

MattXIV Wants to Make Young Queer People Feel Less Alone

“People who follow me tend to walk with me.”

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

The Justice Department investigated Gaetz over sex trafficking accusations.

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."

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.

Donald Trump’s Campaign of Fear Won

The Republican nominee was declared the winner early Wednesday morning.

Election-Related Calls to This LGBTQ Youth Crisis Line Increased Almost 200%

Queer and trans kids are distressed about the potential outcome.

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.

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.

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.

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.