trans rights
The New York Times Ran a Defense of J.K. Rowling After Being Called Out for Anti-Trans Bias
More than 1,000 Times contributors signed an open letter criticizing the newspaper's coverage of trans people.
By James Factora
Over 300 Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills Have Already Been Filed in 2023
It’s only February and we’ve nearly surpassed last year’s total of 315 bills.
By James Factora
Biden’s State of the Union Only Mentioned LGBTQ Rights Twice
Despite the flood of hostile legislation targeting LGBTQ+ people.
By Kate Sosin, The 19th*
Utah Becomes the First State This Year to Ban Trans Health Care
The ban on gender-affirming care for young people is effective immediately.
By James Factora
North Dakota Could Jail Librarians Who Don’t Comply with Anti-LGBTQ+ Book Bans
A proposed bill is the latest in a wave of anti-LGBTQ+ laws aimed at public libraries.
By James Factora
What Midterm Results Spell for LGBTQ+ Rights So Far
LGBTQ+ people had some incredible wins, though quite a few candidates running on anti-LGBTQ+ platforms won too.
By James Factora
Phoebe Bridgers Wants You to Know It's Healthy to Be Angry
Our October/November cover star is taking her indignation and demanding better.
By Lex McMenaminPhotography by Chloe Horseman
Why People Are Skeptical of Companies Covering Abortion Travel
The vast majority of workers will be left out.
By Jacqui Germain
Starbucks Threatens to Take Away Trans Health Benefits at Stores That Unionize
“We are uniquely vulnerable."
By James Factora
What School Is Like for Florida LGBTQ Students Post-'Don't Say Gay'
For queer students, school is a place that can hurt and heal.
By Ariel Gilreath
Why Books for Trans Teens Are So Essential
“They give us reasons to want to grow up.”
By Kyle Lukoff and Will Malloy
How I’m Fighting the Politicians Trying to Erase My Existence
Stella Keating, 17, is speaking out against anti-trans laws.
By Stella Keating
Harry Styles Says There Should Be 'Uproar' Over Attacks on Civil Rights
Like gay marriage and abortion access.
By Teen Vogue Staff
Rep. Pramila Jayapal Is Fighting for Trans Kids Like Her Daughter
"Never give up on your beautiful self and know that you are not alone,” the congresswoman says.
By Rep. Pramila Jayapal
Right-Wing Media Is Still Shaping the Narrative on Trans Rights
We have to do a better job of fighting back.
By Alejandra Caraballo and Heron Greenesmith
Evie and Rep. Marie Newman Didn’t Ask for the Spotlight
For our June cover stars, the fight for LGBTQ+ equality is personal.
By Katelyn BurnsPhotography by Lawrence Agyei
Anti-Trans Lawmakers — Meet the Roller Derby Community
“We are as aggressive, if not more so, than, say, football or rugby.”
By Farrell Greenwald Brenner