LGBTQ

Human Rights Campaign: 2023 Was "Damaging And Destructive" For LGBTQ+ Americans

Twenty-three states now fall into HRC's category of "High Priority to Achieve Basic Equality."
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Texas Attorney General Expands Pursuit Of Medical Records For Trans Youth

For the second time, and despite questionable legal authority, Ken Paxton is seeking medical records from providers that are not based in Texas.
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I Came Face To Face With My Own Trauma As An Actor In A Show. I Didn't Expect My Body's Reaction.

"When I read the script for the play, I knew I would be performing scenes that were identical to the most traumatic moments in my life."
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New Lil Nas X Documentary Offers Intimate Look At The Viral Hitmaker

The HBO documentary is part concert, part diary — and lets the "Old Town Road" singer define his life on his own terms.
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Veterans Group Sues Government To Cover Gender-Affirming Surgery For Veterans

A 39-year-old veteran attempted self-castration after the VA denied her request for gender-affirming surgery.
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Ron DeSantis' Strategy Failed Nationally — But Many Worry About Where He'll Turn His Focus

The last year of DeSantis’ anti-LGBTQ+ agenda has offered a window into what the future might look like for queer and trans residents of the state.
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Ohio's GOP-Controlled Senate Overrides Republican Gov's Veto, Bans Gender-Affirming Care

The new law bans gender-affirming surgeries and hormone therapies, and restricts mental health care for transgender individuals under 18.
By SAMANTHA HENDRICKSON, AP

LGBTQ Advocates Urge The United Nations To Intervene In Texas

Advocacy groups say that Texas’ anti-trans policies violate a crucial global treaty that protects human rights.
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Florida Republicans Advance Bill That Would Ban Pride Flag In Classrooms

GOP lawmakers have spent years passing laws that target LGBTQ+ Floridians.
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How I Became An Accidental Queer Influencer

It might be time to start living our most authentic lives — just for ourselves.
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