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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.

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.

Biden’s State of the Union Only Mentioned LGBTQ Rights Twice

Despite the flood of hostile legislation targeting LGBTQ+ people. 

Utah Becomes the First State This Year to Ban Trans Health Care 

The ban on gender-affirming care for young people is effective immediately.

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.

Ron DeSantis Would ‘Make America Florida’

Here's what that actually means.

Teen Vogue’s 10 Best Op-eds of 2022

It has been a ~year.~

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.

Phoebe Bridgers Wants You to Know It's Healthy to Be Angry

Our October/November cover star is taking her indignation and demanding better.

Why People Are Skeptical of Companies Covering Abortion Travel

The vast majority of workers will be left out.

Starbucks Threatens to Take Away Trans Health Benefits at Stores That Unionize

“We are uniquely vulnerable."

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.

Why Books for Trans Teens Are So Essential

“They give us reasons to want to grow up.”

How I’m Fighting the Politicians Trying to Erase My Existence

Stella Keating, 17, is speaking out against anti-trans laws.

Harry Styles Says There Should Be 'Uproar' Over Attacks on Civil Rights

Like gay marriage and abortion access.

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.

Right-Wing Media Is Still Shaping the Narrative on Trans Rights

We have to do a better job of fighting back.

Evie and Rep. Marie Newman Didn’t Ask for the Spotlight

For our June cover stars, the fight for LGBTQ+ equality is personal.

Anti-Trans Lawmakers — Meet the Roller Derby Community

“We are as aggressive, if not more so, than, say, football or rugby.”