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Trans Activist and Movement Leader Miss Major Griffin-Gracy Dies at 78
A Stonewall veteran and surrogate mother to her community, Miss Major was a lifelong advocate for trans liberation.
Texas AG Announces Undercover Operations Into “Antifa,” Cites “Transgenderism”
The move echoes a push by the Trump administration to weaponize counterterrorism tools against left-leaning groups.
Supreme Court Appears Poised to Strike Down State Bans on Conversion Therapy
Conversion therapy is a discredited anti-LGBTQ practice that many health experts say is akin to torture.
Will SCOTUS Greenlight Conversion Therapy Even Though the UN Calls It “Torture”?
The outcome of “Chiles v. Salazar” could have major implications for conversion therapy bans across the country.
Canada Warns Travelers With X Marker on Passports They May Face Obstacles in US
People with an X marker on their passports may “face entry restrictions” in the US, the Canadian government warned.
16 States Sue HHS After It Threatens to Cut Funds Over Trans Inclusion in Sex Ed
Last month, HHS warned dozens of states to drop lessons on transgender health or face millions in funding cuts.
As a Trans Person in Federal Prison, I’m Being Punished for Existing
If the Trump administration forces me to transfer to a men’s prison, I question whether I will make it out alive.
Being Trans Behind Bars in Florida Was Already Hard. Under Trump, It’s Worse.
Trans people in prison are at the front lines of the increased targeting that trans people are facing under Trump.
Trump Has Doubled Down on Anti-Trans Provisions Amid Shutdown Fight
Democrats will be under pressure to fight for their LGBTQ — and especially their transgender — constituents.
Advocates Urge Defense of Trans Youth Care in FTC Comment Period’s Final Days
Advocates urge the public to defend gender-affirming care as FTC's controversial comment period nears a Friday deadline.