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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."

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.

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.

Dwyane Wade and Zaya Wade Launch ‘Safe Space’ For Trans Youth

Dwyane Wade says he’s “damn proud” of daughter Zaya as the pair launch Translatable, a safe space for LGBTQ+ youth.

Cristina Iglesias, Who Helped Secure Gender-Affirming Surgery in Prisons, Is Finally Living For Herself

Iglesias opened up about her historic lawsuit, and life after prison.

All Trans People Deserve to Be Heard This Trans Day of Visibility

#SpeakOUT

For Trans Irish Dancers, Hate Is Against the Spirit of the Sport

A sport born out of oppression, Irish dance has long been a safe haven for dancers of all backgrounds and identities.

One Girl's Struggle to Access Trans Healthcare in Cuba

Cuba protects trans rights in its laws, but — in part because of the U.S. embargo — lacks the resources to provide healthcare.

How Nex Benedict's Classmates Are Working to Make Their School Safer for LGBTQ Kids

“We’re out here taking action and that’s where my hope mainly comes from.”

Trans Athletes Were Banned Women and Girls’ Sports at Some Long Island Facilities

Nassau County issued the ban that's believed to be the first of its kind in the country.

The Push For Anti-Trans Legislation Can Have Violent Consequences

"[Nex Benedict's] death is a stark reminder that laws like S.B. 615 have a real-world effect.”

A Utah Official Wrongly Implied a Teen Athlete Was Transgender in a Facebook Post

The teen reportedly sought police protection after facing threats

Has Life Improved for Transgender Americans in the Last 10 Years? Not Really.

The 2022 U.S. Transgender Survey shows that trans people face steep economic and health disparities while anti-trans state laws have caused thousands to flee their homes.

Evolution Is a Human Right. That’s Why I Let Nature Guide My Transition

As new laws continue to attack trans people, we can look to nature as our guide to fight back.

Canada's Growing Anti-Trans Movement Is Targeting Young People

Conservatives in Canada are pushing bans on gender affirming care and inclusive education.

Parents in California Are Petitioning to Get an Anti-Trans Initiative on the Ballot

The group is determined to repeal California’s robust legal protections for trans residents.

Florida Schools Now Require Parental Consent for a Nickname, and Trans Students Say It Targets Them

Students tell Teen Vogue that a new board of education rule requiring parental consent to use a different name leaves their identities “split at the root.”

JK Rowling Claims She'd "Happily" Do Time Rather Than Accept Trans People

Though I don't think anyone asked?

Why Dylan Mulvaney Is Okay Being Called "Cringe"

If trans joy is cringe, so be it.

This Podcast Highlights the Impact of Anti-LGBTQ+ Policy Through One Powerful Story

NBC's Grapevine looks at one teenager, one family, and one school district in Texas to help explain the anti-LGBTQ+ movement.