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LGBTQ Rights
Mississippi Mayor Withholds $110K From Library Over LGBTQ Books
The mayor's action could “definitely impact services” and result in layoffs, the library system's director said.
Increased Voting Restrictions Put LGBTQ People of Color at Risk, Advocates Say
State-level voting restrictions will affect marginalized communities the most.
Gender-Affirming Health Care Saved My Life. Everyone Should Have Access to It.
Care that has saved so many of us has become contested and increasingly out of reach.
The Criminalization of Testosterone Endangers Gender Variant People
Gender variant people should be more than acknowledged in drug policy reform; they should be prioritized.
On Transgender Day of Remembrance, We Mourn Those Killed. What About the Living?
Several trans justice organizations have decided to also honor the people who survive against the odds.
The Vast Majority of Anti-Trans Legislation Excludes the Word “Transgender”
The language of this legislation serves to deny trans kids' existence even as it affects what they can and cannot do.
78-Year-Old Woman Says Assisted Living Site Rejected Her for Being Transgender
Advocates say this could be the first discrimination case of its kind in the United States.
Gov. Greg Abbott Signs Texas’s First Statewide Anti-Trans Bill
Dozens of similar bills were introduced in the state and debated over three special legislative sessions.
Some School Districts Are Banning Pride Flags as Political Speech
Experts say forcing teachers to take down Pride flags could hurt the well-being of students.
Liz Cheney Claims to Support LGBTQ Community, But She Voted Against Equality Act
Despite the positive news cycle surrounding her claims, Rep. Liz Cheney’s voting record doesn’t match her words.