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LGBTQ Suicide Hotline at Risk Under Trump’s HHS Budget Proposal
The 988 LGBTQ crisis line is still active. Proposed cuts wouldn’t take effect until October, if approved by Congress.
Conservative Justices May Upend School District’s LGBTQ-Inclusive Lessons
The upcoming ruling could create precedent allowing for opt-out standards to be implemented in a wide range of studies.
More Than 850 Anti-LGBTQ Bills Filed So Far in 2025 — the Most in US History
What we are witnessing now is not a legislative trend — it’s a coordinated nationwide campaign.
Anti-Trans Ruling in UK Strips Protections From Trans Women
“Extremely devastating news for transgender people in the United Kingdom,” said transgender activist Erin Reed.
Disability Advocates Alarmed by HHS Removal of Gender Dysphoria Protections
The move reduces protections for transgender people who face discrimination in health care, education and housing.
Solidarity Is the Core of Our Movements — It’s Also Messier Than We Often Admit
Sarah Schulman discusses her new book, which examines solidarity as a practice, creative endeavor and performance art.
The SAVE Act Is Not Just About “Married Women”— It’s About Trans People, Too
A bill passed by the House last week could disenfranchise millions, including most trans people, if it becomes law.
Families Say Colorado Is No Longer Gender-Affirming-Care Haven for Trans Youth
Following Trump’s executive orders, even Colorado hospitals limited the care they offer for trans patients under age 19.
Florida Teacher Loses Job for Using Student’s Chosen Name
“Every child deserves to be educated in an environment where they feel respected,” a petition backing the teacher says.
Colorado House Passes Bills to Protect Bodily Autonomy Amid Federal Threats
These bills are “a critical step” to protect gender-affirming care and abortion services in the state, advocates say.
USDA Suspends Maine Education Funds Over State’s Support for Trans Athletes
Maine’s Democratic Gov. Janet Mills warned that the “rule of law in our country” is at stake.
New Colorado Laws Could Set National Standard for Trans Protections
“[S]eeing my adopted home state actually do something to protect me … mean[s] a lot,” a trans Coloradoan told Truthout.
Want to Honor Trans Day of Visibility? Fight With Us Like Your Life Hinges on It
Being visible isn’t enough. Let’s organize, protect each other and fight back against rising fascism.