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transgender advocates protest outside the US supreme court building during oral arguments of the United States vs Skrmetti case for gender affirming care December 2024

Supreme Court to rule on two cases that could reshape access to health care for LGBTQ+ people

The justices are expected to issue rulings on the most controversial cases of the term imminently.

Marjorie Taylor Greene

House GOP advances Marjorie Taylor Greene’s transphobic bill banning gender-affirming care for trans youth

“This is just another attempt by extremist Republican politicians to further their anti-transgender agenda,” U.S. Rep. Mark Takano said.

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Sweet Pride Alabama: Celebrating LGBTQ+ lives in the Deep South

Central Alabama Pride has been awarded The Advocate’s inaugural Communities of Pride Award.

Sharice Davids

Rep. Sharice Davids introduces bill to improve mental health services for LGBTQ+ youth

"We are failing our most vulnerable children on this issue," Davids said.

people hold rainbow HRC Howdy fans during a protest sponsored by Texas AM University Queer Empowerment Council Day of Drag protest on campus in College Station

Texas legislature passes 'Don't Say Gay' law that bans LGBTQ+ student clubs

A bill approved by the Texas legislature includes an LGBTQ+ student club ban, a forced outing policy, and a DEI ban.

Ariana Grande & Pedro Pascal among 100 celebrities asking Congress to save LGBTQ+ youth 988 hotline

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Ariana Grande & Pedro Pascal among 100 celebrities asking Congress to save LGBTQ+ youth 988 hotline

Over 100 celebrities are calling on Congress to secure funding for a hotline that supports LGBTQ+ youth considering suicide.

Utah governor Spencer Cox speaking at a podium

Utah Republicans ignore study supporting gender-affirming care for trans youth. It's research they demanded

In 2023, the state legislature banned care for transgender youth “pending research.” The research is in — and inconvenient for Republicans.

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No, Canada hasn’t launched a suicide prevention hotline for LGBTQ+ Americans

The internet rumor is false, but there are still resources available for people in crisis.

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Trump administration to defund suicide hotline for LGBTQ+ youth starting in October

A leaked budget draft shows the federal government's plans to eliminate all funding for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s LGBTQ+ Youth Specialized Services.

USA soldier hugging child holding american flag alongside school books on desk with pencils and an apple in front of a chalkboard

Military families sue Trump administration to keep their school system diverse

Children of service members are fighting against the Trump administration's moves attacking books, Black history and LGBTQ+ students.

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Doctors warn of ‘terrifying’ effects as Trump creates snitch line to report gender-affirming care patients

Under the administration’s latest guidance, reporting a trans patient’s care may no longer violate HIPAA — and that’s exactly the problem, providers say.

parent and child arrive for classes at Pritzker elementary school Chicago Illinois alongside Chicago Teachers Union protest sign

Chicago Teachers Union ratifies groundbreaking contract cementing LGBTQ+ protections

Discrimination in education isn't welcome in the Windy City.