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

Two other states also passed anti-trans legislation this week

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

Politics

Six in 10 Americans oppose Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill, according to new poll

While LGBTQ2S+ Americans overwhelmingly opposed limiting classroom discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity

By Nico Lang

Power

A majority of Americans oppose trans youth medical care bans, new poll finds

Even a majority of Republicans say medical decisions should be left up to trans youth, their families and their doctors

By Nico Lang

Culture

Dear celebs, tweeting the word ‘gay’ isn’t radical

OPINION: Florida’s homophobic “Don’t Say Gay Bill” won’t be fought by tweeting the word “gay”

By Mel Woods

Politics

Her trans son is 18. Texas is investigating her for child abuse anyway

Despite her son being an adult, Hayley Morgan is still being targeted for supporting his gender-affirming health care while he was a child

By V.S. Wells

Education

I was an educator for 32 years. Here’s why Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill is so wrong

OPINION: As the bill sits on Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk, this retired teacher says its enactment would be extremely harmful to LGBTQ2S+ students

By Toni Smith