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LGBTQ Rights
Laws Criminalizing HIV Are Obstructing Efforts to End the AIDS Epidemic
It’s Pride 2021, but laws that punish people for their HIV status are still on the books in 32 states.
ACLU Sues Over “Devastating” Anti-Trans Law in Arkansas
Two physicians and four families are suing the state for restricting their right to seek transition-related health care.
Biden Ends Trump Rule, Bans Discrimination Against Trans People in Health Care
Trans advocates demanded more decisive action from Biden, saying their rights shouldn’t be up to a president’s whim.
Poll Finds Immense Opposition to Anti-Trans Laws in Youth Sports, Health Care
Scientific research also shows there is no evidence to suggest transgender athletes have a competitive advantage.
Arkansas GOP Votes to Overturn Governor’s Veto of Anti-Trans Bill
Trans rights groups had lauded the veto and vowed to continue fighting against the bill in court.
Activists Demand Action on Surge of Anti-Trans Laws
A wave of anti-trans laws are being enacted across the U.S. with dozens more making their way through state legislature.
Arkansas Republicans Pass Bill Prohibiting Vital Health Care for Trans Youth
The bill bars trans people under 18 from receiving vital health care like puberty blockers and hormones.
Corporate Media Biases Threaten the Passage of Landmark LGBTQ Protections
Corporate media have marginalized the Equality Act, while social media platforms have spread disinformation about it.
Health Care for Trans Youth Is Under Attack in UK — and It’s Impacting the US
A court ruling in the U.K. could serve as a blueprint for undermining trans-affirming care for youth in the U.S.
Backlash Over the Equality Act Is Fueling State-Level Attacks on Trans Youth
Let's not let the spectacle of congressional action lure us away from the life-threatening fights playing out locally.