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How Inky Pinky Ponky Writer Amanaki Prescott-Faletau Flipped the Script on the Coming-of-Age Story
“A lot of these experiences are birthed from truth,” Prescott-Faletau, who is fakaleitī, tells Teen Vogue.
By Danielle Kwateng
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.
By Orion Rummler, The 19th*
SCOTUS Blocks Expanded Protections for Trans Students From Taking Effect in 26 States
The 5-4 decision rejected the Department of Justice’s request to allow Title IX rules to take effect during court challenges.
By James Factora
New Survey of Trans Americans Finds 90% Fear Election Impact on Healthcare
In the last year, 1 in 5 trans people surveyed lost access to healthcare “as a result of anti-LGBTQ policies and laws.”
By Lex McMenamin
The “Kids Online Safety Act” Is Dead For Now, But Advocates Warn It Will Return
The legislation was extensively criticized by the ACLU and other organizations for its potential to censor LGBTQ+ content.
By James Factora
New Federal Protections for Trans Students Take Effect—But Not Everywhere
In many school districts, the law will be enforced in some schools, but not others.
By Angie Jaime
This Olympic Teen Track Star Paved the Way for Queer Female Athletes
Helen Stephens was the fastest woman in the world.
By Laura Shimel
J.D. Vance’s Ex-Friend Wants Trans Kids to Know the GOP Is Using Them as a 'Political Ploy'
“They’re engaging in opportunism to win elections,” Sofia Nelson said.
By James Factora
Trans Teens Fought Back in Rural Maine — and Won
Trans rights aren’t a “big-city” issue.
By Benjamin Perry
Elliot Page Feels "Sad" and "Frightened" About Ongoing Anti-Trans Rhetoric
The actor encouraged people to educate themselves amidst the rampant misinformation & "flat-out lies."
By Ashleigh Carter
The Country's Oldest Black Fraternity Has Moved to Ban Transgender Members
Alpha Phi Alpha would become the second Black fraternity with such a ban if it's adopted.
By Brittney McNamara
Julia Fox Is A Lesbian: ‘So Sorry Boys’
Confirmed via TikTok, this OMG Fashun girlie is for the girls.
By Angie Jaime
15 Lesbian Songs & Sapphic Bops to Stream When You Feel Like Saying Good Luck, Babe
From classic lesbian love songs to sapphic, synthy new bops.
By Liv McConnell
Yale Report Slams Cass Review: 'Misrepresents Data' on Transgender Youth
The report found that the Cass Review contains “serious methodological flaws, including the omission of key findings.”
By Angie Jaime
At Ladyland, a Bratty, Brash Pride Celebration Featuring Tinashe, Aliyah’s Interlude, and More
The NYC music festival hosted a celebratory crowd of well-dressed LGBTs.
By Lex McMenamin
How to Find Your Queer Community
“It's important to know, we're not alone in the experiences that we have.”
By Elyse Fox
A Second Trump Term Would Double Down on Erasing Trans Rights
Here’s how advocates are preparing.
By Orion Rummler, The 19th*
Trans Flag: Everything You Need to Know About the Colors and Its History
There’s a lot of meaning woven into this three-color flag.
By Erika Owen
How ‘I Saw the TV Glow’ Made the Perfect Teen Angst Movie Soundtrack
“Teenage angst is a very earnest, potentially even embarrassing space to occupy exactly because of how sincere it is; that feels not unrelated to my queerness.”
By Lex McMenamin