Identity

Non-binary Americans will finally be able to apply for gender-neutral passports

The Biden administration announced that a new “X” marker is set to roll out on April 11

By Nico Lang

Trans Health

Doctors and families petition to keep Texas’ only gender clinic for trans youth open

The Genecis clinic in Dallas stopped accepting new patients late last year after political pressure

By Oliver Haug

Activism

This group is using ACT-UP tactics to make the fight for trans rights more urgent

Tear It Up plans to make trans activism louder—and more controversial

By Shane Burley

Politics

LGBTQ2S+ groups vow to fight back after Florida governor signs “Don’t Say Gay” bill

HB 1557 prohibits public school instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity to students in kindergarten through the third grade

By Yvonne Marquez

Politics

These billboard campaigns ‘Say Gay’ in response to attacks on LGBTQ2S+ equality

As Gov. Ron DeSantis signs Florida’s controversial “Don’t Say Gay” bill into law, LGBTQ2S+ people are fighting back

By Jordan Daniels

Politics

Arizona is one signature away from limiting life-saving medical care for trans youth

Two other states also passed anti-trans legislation this week

By Nico Lang

Politics

Utah’s governor just vetoed an anti-trans sports bill. Here’s why it could still pass

As Republican Gov. Spencer Cox faces opposition from his own party, legislators in the GOP-led state are planning to force the bill through

By Ursula Muñoz S.

Politics

Virginia is about to enact a Florida-style law censoring LGBTQ2S+ education in schools

If passed, the bill would give parents the power to ban curriculum they deem “controversial”

By Ursula Muñoz S.

Politics

The Biden administration is stepping up its support for LGBTQ+ Ukrainian refugees

The U.S. reportedly plans to “expedite” resettlement for queer and trans people fleeing the Russian invasion

By Nico Lang

Politics

More than one-third of U.S. trans youth could lose health care under proposed anti-trans laws

Medical care bans being pushed in more than a dozen states would have a devastating impact on trans youth, according to a new report

By Nico Lang

Indiana’s Republican governor just vetoed an anti-trans sports ban

Gov. Eric Holcomb said the bill “leaves too many unanswered questions”

By Oliver Haug

Power

A record number of Americans support LGBTQ2S+ non-discrimination laws, same-sex marriage

Eight in 10 Americans support equal protection for LGBTQ2S+ people

By Nico Lang

Sports

Lia Thomas becomes first out trans woman to win a NCAA championship

The swimmer cinched the 500-yard freestyle title, and qualified for two other finals in her last year of NCAA competition

By V.S. Wells

Activism

LGBTQ2S+ kids in the U.S. are under attack. Here’s how to help

There are resources available, whether you’re a trans kid in Texas looking for support or someone who wants to help

By Ursula Muñoz S.

Activism

“You are loved”: A national billboard campaign is sending messages of support to trans youth

The billboards will be on display in 15 U.S. states—and even more could be on the way

By Nico Lang

Activism

Trans Americans are suing to overturn this state’s discriminatory birth certficate policy

Oklahoma is one of three states that does not allow trans people to correct the gender marker on their birth certificates

By Oliver Haug

Politics

‘Grooming’ narratives return to the forefront of anti-LGBTQ2S+ campaigns

OPINION: Sadly, the nefarious tropes of the 1970s and ’80s never actually went away

By Zack Ford

Activism

‘Healthcare is not abuse’: More than 200 activists protest Texas’ attacks on trans youth

A Texas court halted all “child abuse” investigations into families that affirm trans youth in a Friday ruling

By Yvonne Marquez