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Trans People Behind Bars Share How They Are Navigating the Dangers of Visibility
The vitriol of Trump’s anti-trans attacks has stoked anti-trans violence by prison staff and other incarcerated people.
Mamdani Unveils LGBTQ Office as $65 Million Pledge Remains Uncertain
Trans advocates raise concerns as funding for gender-affirming care remains unclear in mayor’s plan.
Trump Urges Passage of the SAVE America Act — With New Provisions
Trump wants Congress to add voter ID and mail-in ballot restrictions, as well as unrelated anti-trans provisions.
New Hampshire House Advances One of The Nation’s Most Extreme Transgender Bathroom Bans
The proposal would fine transgender people up to $5,000 for using bathrooms aligned with their gender identity.
Kansas Invalidates Transgender People’s IDs After GOP Legislature Passes New Law
The law, which goes into effect on Thursday, provides no grace period for the people it affects.
States Are Expanding Trans Bathroom Ban Bills to Encompass Private Businesses
New legislation in several states moves the scope of bathroom bans beyond schools and government buildings.
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.
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.
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.