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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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National News

LGBTQ+ Youth Have Lost a Lifeline. What Now?

The federal government will shut down the 988 lifeline’s LGBTQ youth option this month, prompting fears from crisis counselors and…

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National News

Trans People Can Obtain Accurate Passports Again. Here’s How

Trans people can currently obtain accurate passports under a court order, but advocates warn the window may close soon as…

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