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Legal News

Justices Appear Open to at Least Some Trans Girls Participating in Sports

The Supreme Court heard arguments on whether Idaho and West Virginia bans violate transgender athletes’ rights, as attorneys debated discrimination,…

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Medicine

RFK Jr. Announces New Rules Targeting Care for Transgender Youth

The Trump administration has proposed sweeping new rules that would restrict gender-affirming care for transgender youth by cutting Medicaid and…

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Crime

Rob and Michele Reiner Were Fierce Advocates for Marriage Equality

Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, longtime champions of marriage equality, are being remembered for their pivotal role in overturning…

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Community News

Big Queer Wedding Party Turns Fear Into Joyful Defiance in Austin

At Austin’s Big Queer Wedding Party, couples married and renewed vows at a former church turned art space, celebrating community…

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International News

Immigrating While Queer: America’s Complex History of Exclusion

A Bangladeshi survivor’s escape highlights the long, often overlooked history of how U.S. immigration laws have targeted LGBTQ people and…

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Black Voices

Legendary Transgender Activist Miss Major Dies at 78

Legendary trans activist Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, a Stonewall veteran and champion for Black trans women, has died at 78. Her…

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Health & Wellness

Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Restore LGBTQ Youth Crisis Hotline Services

Sens. Tammy Baldwin and Lisa Murkowski introduced a bill to reinstate LGBTQ crisis support through the 988 suicide hotline, following…

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Sports

How This Transgender American Ninja Warrior Athlete Finds Strength in Sports

Clayton Jay Reeves, one of the first out trans men to reach the American Ninja Warrior semifinals, confirmed a Season…

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Politics

Texas Legislature Passes Sweeping Anti-Trans Bathroom and Facilities Ban

Texas passed an anti-trans bathroom bill banning transgender people from gender-appropriate restrooms, locker rooms, shelters, and prison housing. Advocates warn…

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National News

Native Leaders Push Back on Gender-Affirming Care Restrictions for Tribal Citizens

Tribal leaders and LGBTQ+ advocates met in Elko, Nevada, for the Two Spirit Conference, reaffirming support for gender-affirming care and…

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