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Hundreds of Anti-Trans Bills Have Already Been Introduced This Year
Advocates say the wave of legislation is the culmination of a decade-long campaign to undo victories for LGBTQ+ rights.
Feds Remove Pride Flag at Stonewall Monument, Sparking Outrage From NYC Leaders
New York City leaders have vowed to restore the Pride flag to its original spot on Thursday.
Trump Admin Pushes International Orgs to Disavow Trans Care With Funding Ban
The new rule would essentially attempt to force groups to adopt discriminatory policies as a condition for funding.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Rescinds Workplace Harassment Guidance
Going forward, it will be more difficult, timely, and costly for LGBTQ workers to seek justice for workplace harassment.
SCOTUS Appears Poised to Uphold State Bans on Trans Student Athletes
It’s really about whether the court will uphold trans people’s equal opportunity in public life, says an LGBTQ advocate.
3 Hospitals Under Investigation for Providing Gender-Affirming Care to Youth
Children’s hospitals in Washington State, Colorado, and Minnesota face federal scrutiny for care that is legal.
Trans Sports Ban Gains Enough Signatures to Appear on Washington State Ballot
High school student athletes would be subject to genital inspections if voters approve the anti-transgender initiative.
In the Face of Anti-Trans Escalation, We Need More Than Legal Strategies
The swiftness with which Trump dismantled decades of meager, hard-fought protections exposed the limits of legal work.
Queer and Trans People Were Under Attack in 2025. Here’s How We Fought Back.
From ICE jails to public libraries to Instagram, queer and trans people battled fascism on every front this year.
19 States and DC Are Suing to Protect Gender-Affirming Care for Youth
The lawsuit challenges a Health and Human Services declaration last week that bars providers from Medicare and Medicaid.