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Why These Trans Teens and Their Families Risked Everything to Get Gender-Affirming Care
It’s as simple as love.
By Evan Urquhart
Why Elliott Rivera, 'Teen Mom' Star Kailyn Lowry's Son, Chose to Come Out As Gay on Her Podcast
Elliott talks to Teen Vogue about coming out, his name change, and being LGBTQ right now.
By Fortesa Latifi
Why Simone Biles Apologized After Defending Trans Athletes
Her feud with Riley Gaines explained.
By Brittney McNamara
KATSEYE's Megan Comes Out While Lara Cheers Her On: 'Everyone Say We Love Bisexuals!'
Happy Pride!
By P. Claire Dodson
Zaya Wade Celebrated Her 18th Birthday With Two Outfit Changes
And a monochromatic moment for the books.
By Kara Nesvig
I Survived Conversion Therapy. Trump’s “Exploratory Therapy” Rebrand Won’t Fool Me
I know firsthand the kind of harm this so-called "treatment" can cause.
By Matt R. Salmon
JoJo Siwa Got Real About "Confusing" Feelings Around Gender
Siwa isn't ready for any labels, but identifies with non-binary friends.
By Brittney McNamara
Attacks on DEI Programs Are Making Students Rethink Their College Choices
“Without [this scholarship], I would not have gone to school in Ohio."
By Student Basic Needs Coalition
Mickey Rourke's Homophobic Comments Toward Jojo Siwa Aren't Just Gross, They're Dangerous
Rourke's comments reference the idea that queer people — and lesbians specifically — can be “turned straight” through heterosexual sex.
By Brittney McNamara
How a Republican Lawsuit Targeting Trans Kids Could Undo Major Disability Protections
Texas v. Becerra is a fight for the future of civil rights in America.
By Stephanie Hall
As a Trans Woman, I Used to Use Makeup to Blend In. Now I Refuse to Hide
"Beauty, for girls like us, is more than aesthetics, it is a sign to ourselves and others that we are not alone."
By Alexandra Diamond-Rivlin
Miss Georgia USA's First Trans Contestant Reveals Why She Withdrew From the Pageant
Bella Bautista spoke to Teen Vogue about making history, and then walking away from it.
By Fortesa Latifi
We're In the Fight of Our Lives: What's at Stake This Transgender Day of Visibility
Teen Vogue spoke with advocate Angelica Christina about how trans people are feeling this TDOV.
By Angie Jaime
KATSEYE's Lara Raj Came Out as Queer: I'm "Half Fruitcake."
“I knew I was half a fruitcake when I was like 8."
By Brittney McNamara
Gymnast Jade Carey Announced Her Relationship With Her Girlfriend Online with Sweet Post
The Olympian says she's “happy.”
By Brittney McNamara
Yellowjackets Sophie Nelisse & Jenna Burgess Agree Melissa Looks Like G-Flip
"Her being a lesbian was never really a doubt in my mind."
By Lex McMenamin
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Trump's Order on Trans Athletes Likely Targets 160 or Fewer Teens Nationwide
Teen Vogue reached out to each state to see how many teens Trump's trans sports ban really impacts. It's not many.
By Brittney McNamara
At HBCUs, Some Queer Students Feel They Have a Choice: Come Out or Go Greek
"Some people are against the idea of coming out in college or they wait until they get their letters. There's ignorance in a lot of spaces — especially with the Divine Nine.”
By Aiyana Ishmael
Trump Is Purging Federal Websites of LGBTQ+ Content. Here’s What’s Been Affected So Far
From the CDC to the Census Bureau, the Trump administration has scrubbed thousands of webpages.
By Nico Lang