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BREAKING: Trump's VA rescinds policy treating transgender vets with dignity (exclusive)

The Trump administration quietly reversed the policy, which means trans veterans won't be protected from discrimination at VA facilities.

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Felice Picano, acclaimed gay author, has died at 81

Picano's works included novels such as The Lure, Onyx, and The Book of Lies, plus memoirs, poetry, nonfiction, and plays.

Who is MassResistance, the far-right group behind anti-marriage equality resolutions?

MassResistance one of the most virulently anti-LGBTQ+ groups out there, and it's looking to end marriage equality.

Teen targeted by homophobic school board member now running for his job

Upstate New York student Elizabeth Lewis was singled out by her school board's vice president during discussion of a GSA.

LGBTQ+ youth feel safer online than in-person — and it's not close

Most LGBTQ+ youth report that their friends online and in person provide nearly twice the support of family.

Pentagon’s so-called waiver for trans troops is a cruel hoax

"It's a trap," one legal expert told The Advocate.

Harvard doctors sue Trump administration over censoring LGBTQ+ terms

“Good doctors serve and advocate for their patients, whoever they are,” one of the doctors said in a statement. “We cannot uphold an oath to Do No Harm if our training and research are politicized.”

North Dakota Senate rejects resolution seeking to overturn marriage equality

The resolution failed to pass the state Senate in a 16-31 vote after only ten minutes of debate.

Pentagon says it will start kicking transgender people out of military this month

While a federal judge considers blocking the policy altogether, the Pentagon is moving forward.

'Banned words' crossword puzzle mocks Donald Trump's LGBTQ+ censorship in federal government

An LGBTQ+ nonprofit has made a crossword puzzle of the words banned by Donald Trump.

New report finds LGBTQ+ and intersex Americans faced much discrimination in 2024

The results make the situation "worryingly clear," the Center for American Progress reports.

Protesters unveil giant Pride flag in response to Utah's new bill trying to ban it

Critics called the anti-Pride flag bill "blatantly unconstitutional" and "un-American."

LGBTQ+ advocates warn DNC against softening position on trans rights

It is not the time to throw any marginalized people overboard, the groups say.

Trump culture warrior Ric Grenell calls for ‘diversity & inclusion’ after JD Vance got booed at Kennedy Center

“Diversity is our strength," Grenell said after Donald Trump has spent weeks railing against DEI.

Local residents call out North Carolina school board that banned LGBTQ+ trivia quiz

The board called the quiz "indecent." Some Cleveland County residents begged to differ.

JD Vance & his wife attended a Kennedy Center performance. The audience booed

People reacted strongly when they noticed that the vice president and his wife were attending a National Symphony Orchestra show.

Arizona Rep. Raúl Grijalva, fierce LGBTQ+ ally & progressive champion, dies at 77

His office confirmed his death in a statement.

Federal judge dismantles Trump's trans military ban in explosive hearing

Judge Ana Reyes accused Department of Justice attorneys of being unprepared.

Fox News covers transgender issues almost twice as much as other major networks

To conservatives who are tired of hearing about trans people: The call is coming from inside the house.

Frankie Grande and Peppermint lead reality TV stars in open letter: 'We are at a tipping point' (exclusive)

Frankie Grande, Peppermint, and dozens of reality TV stars are asking for "relevant representation of LGBTQ people."