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New Film Explores Intersex Community’s Fight for Recognition, Bodily Autonomy
“Every Body” tells the stories of activists whose childhoods were marked by shame, secrecy and nonconsensual surgeries.
![A lone protester standing outside of the Walt Disney World entrance holds a sign reading "TRANS RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS"](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2023/06/2023_0612-disney-400x300.jpg)
These Companies Condemned Anti-LGBTQ Bills But Funded the Bills’ Sponsors Anyway
Since January 2022, 25 corporate PACs have contributed $13.5 million to anti-LGBTQ politicians, one analysis found.
![Abortion rights activists protest in front of the Colorado State Capitol in Denver, Colorado, on June 27, 2022, four days after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the right to abortion.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2023/06/2023_0609-human-rights-400x300.jpg)
Blue State “Shield” Bills Link Protections for Abortion, Gender-Affirming Care
Advocates say these protections are crucial as bans on both evolve in scope and threaten interstate access to care.
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Human Rights Campaign Declares State of Emergency as LGBTQ People Face Crises
There have been more than 70 anti-LGBTQ+ bills signed into law so far in 2023 — more than double last year’s number.
![People hold signs during a joint board meeting of the Florida Board of Medicine and the Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine, on November 4, 2022, in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, to establish new guidelines limiting gender-affirming care in Florida.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2023/06/2023_0607-trans-rights-400x300.jpg)
Fed Judge Notes Transphobia as Factor in Florida’s Ban on Gender-Affirming Care
The ban on gender-affirming treatments for trans youth in the state likely violates the Constitution, the judge wrote.
![Supporters and opposers of same-sex marriages gather outside the U.S. Supreme Court waiting for its decision on April 28, 2015, in Washington, D.C.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2023/06/2023_0606-same-sex-marriage-400x300.jpg)
Poll: Support for Gay Marriage Is at All Time High Despite Right-Wing Attacks
A record 71 percent of Americans say same sex couples should enjoy the same rights as straight ones.
![Protesters march from the capitol in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to the governor's mansion to urge Gov. John Bel Edwards to invoke his veto powers against all anti-LGBTQ+ and anti-child bills, on May 27, 2023.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2023/06/IMG_8896-400x300.jpg)
Louisiana Republicans Double Down on Anti-Trans Bills, But Youth Are Resisting
A previously killed ban on gender-affirming care for minors was resurrected and has advanced with other bills.
![Didi Blue Hart performs in drag during a drag show and story hour held at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tennessee](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2023/06/2023_0604-drag-400x300.jpg)
Trump-Appointed Judge Rules Tennessee Anti-Drag Law as Unconstitutional
The judge noted the chance that law enforcement officers could abuse the wide discretion of the law.
![People participate in the 15th annual Miami Beach Pride Celebration parade on April 16, 2023, in Miami Beach, Florida.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2023/06/2023_0604-florida-pr-400x300.jpg)
Fleeing Home Due to Anti-LGBTQ Hostility Is Heartbreaking. I Know Because I Did.
I share in the grief, determination and hope of all the LGBTQ+ people fleeing their homes due to legislative attacks.
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To Protect Trans Health Care, We Need to Fight Bigotry — and Win Medicare for All
Trans people are up against bigoted legislation, bureaucratic red tape, and the U.S.’s cruel lack of health care access.