Where Is Conversion Therapy Still Legal And Why?
One of the most homophobic and transphobic practices that is still legal around the world today is conversion therapy, a…
Texas Church Launches Program to Fund Gender-Affirming Healthcare
After legislation was passed in Texas curtailing access to gender-affirming care for trans youth, the Galileo Church in Fort Worth…
Where GOP Presidential Candidates Stand On Trans Rights
The 2024 GOP presidential lineup is looking dreadful, and prospective Republican candidates are certainly not shy about sharing their transphobic…
North Carolina and Montana Residents Sue Their States to Stop Anti-LGBTQ+ laws
In North Carolina and Montana, transgender and intersex people are filing lawsuits against their state governments claiming Republican-sponsored laws are…
Japan Rules Mandatory Sterilization of Transgender People Unconstitutional
A top court in Japan has ruled that mandatory sterilization of people seeking to change their gender is unconstitutional. The…
Leading Medical Group Backs Gender-Affirming Care
Last week, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) voiced their support for gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth in the…
Research Indicates Drug Injected Twice Yearly Could Effectively Prevent HIV
New research published last week in the New England Journal of Medicine has revealed that twice-yearly injections of the drug…
Countries Passing Anti-LGBTQ Laws Are Impeding The Fight Against AIDS
A senior UN official has announced that anti-LGBTQ laws are impeding the fight against AIDS by preventing people from accessing…
Aetna Extends Fertility Coverage To LGBTQ+ People In Landmark Settlement
In a landmark win for the queer community, Aetna has agreed to provide equal fertility coverage to LGBTQ+ people after…
Tucson Class Action Lawsuit Will Protect Trans People in Arizona
Recently, a class action lawsuit in Tucson was certified by a federal court after several claims were made against a…
Where Does Tim Walz Stand On LGBTQ+ Rights?
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has all the makings to be a great Vice President of the United States of America.…
California Introduces New Laws To Protect LGBTQ+ Youth
New California bills enacted on Jan. 1 include protections for LGBTQ+ youth. According to ABC, one of these laws requires…
Human Rights Campaign Endorses Joe Biden With $15 Million Swing State Campaign
Renowned LGBTQ+ advocacy group, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has recently announced a $15 million effort to help incumbent Joe…
Indeed Offers Trans Employees 10k to Relocate to a Safe Trans-Friendly State
Job search company Indeed has promised transgender employees $10k to relocate to LGBTQ+ friendly states following a terrible year of…
Democratic Lawmakers Want Doxy PEP To Be Free On Insurance Plans
Two Democratic U.S. Representatives sent a letter to U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recently asking that the STI treatment…
Gender-Affirming Health Plan Provides LGBTQ+ Community With Specialized Care
A new gender-affirming program from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center’s (UPMC) Health Plan connects the LGBTQ+ community with vetted…
GLAAD’s “Summer of Giving” Blood Donation Drive
Leading LGBTQ+ media advocacy group, GLAAD has announced a summer blood donation campaign called “Summer of Giving,” running now until…
Why A Vote For Kamala Harris Is Good for LGBTQ+ People
The weight of the upcoming presidential election seems to loom larger everyday. For many Democrats and social justice advocates, Kamala…
American Psychological Association Backs Gender-Affirming Care
The American Psychological Association (APA) is doubling down on public support for gender-affirming care with a new policy statement. In their…
Everything You Need To Know About President Biden’s Pride Proclamation
As Pride month kicks into full gear with celebrations around the country and world, President Joe Biden has released a…
Major Companies That Provide Gender-Affirming Care For Their Employees
Gender-affirming care in the U.S.has come under attack from nearly every angle. Whether it’s politicians trying to ban medical practices…
Celebrating Women’s History Month By Remembering LGBTQ+ Trailblazers And Allies
March is Women’s History Month and many women throughout history have paved the way for today’s LGBTQ+ community. Whether members…
Where States Stand On Conversion Therapy Protections
Though much light is often shed on how LGBTQ+ freedoms are restricted through censorship and limited freedom of expression in…
Grindr Partners With LGBTQ+ Organizations In Kenya To Promote Equality
Kenya’s largest LGBTQ+ organization GALCK+ is partnering with dating app Grindr to provide users with important information about their rights. GALCK+…
Discrimination Can Increase Cancer Risk for LGBTQ+ People
A new study from the American Cancer Society (ACS) has found that “minority stress” experienced by LGBTQ+ people can lead…
Federal Judge Overturns Florida’s Gender-Affirming Care Ban
In a huge win for the trans community, a U.S. District Court has permanently blocked Florida from enforcing bans on…
Why Gender-Affirming Care Is So Important
This year, trans rights have been rejected and questioned incessantly by conservative state legislatures. A major point of conflict has…
United Nations Passes Resolution to Stop Intersex Discrimination
The United Nations has taken a big stride in LGBTQIA+ rights by passing a resolution to stop intersex discrimination. According…
LGBTQ+ Adoption And Fertility Access Around The World
Same-sex couples around the world have been seeking to adopt children for decades, but the road hasn’t always been easy,…
Georgia Ordered to Pay for Gender-Affirming Care for State Employees
A recent court settlement in favor of the Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund (TLDEF) will require Georgia to pay…