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Biden’s State of the Union Addressed Transgender Issues for Only 9 Seconds
The fight for trans liberation is not a culture war or a fantasy, it is a fight for our lives.
Pence’s Iowa Strategy? Ads and Rallies Attacking Schools That Protect Trans Kids
Mike Pence’s political action committee has made moves that suggest he's planning a 2024 presidential run.
Missouri Republicans Consider “Don’t Say Gay” Bill That’s Worse Than Florida’s
The bill forbids teachers and staff members from discussing LGBTQ topics with students in grades K-12.
Nebraska Dem Offers Amendment to Absurd Drag Show Ban: Ban Kids From Church, Too
The proposal serves to “make a point” about the absurdity of drag show bans, the lawmaker said.
Republicans Have Introduced More Than 120 Anti-LGBTQ Bills in 2023 So Far
Many of these laws aim to ban gender-affirming care for trans youth — and in some states, even adults.
In Utah, Trans Teens’ Health Is at Risk After Gender-Affirming Care Ban
After vetoing an anti-trans sports bill last year, Gov. Spencer Cox signed the first gender-affirming care ban of 2023.
Republican Utah Governor Signs Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth
The bill makes Utah the first state to ban essential health care for trans kids, endangering the lives of young Utahans.
FDA Will Now Allow Blood Donations From Gay, Bisexual Men and Transgender Women
The new FDA rules on blood donation will be more gender-inclusive, the agency said.
Pope Francis Says Laws Punishing Gay People Are “Unjust”
Several religious leaders and commentators celebrated the statement but said the pope should go further.
Queer and Trans Elders in Search of Safe Housing Face Barriers, Discrimination
For LGBTQ elders, finding safe and affordable housing can be a matter of life and death.