FDA Proposes End To Gay Sperm Ban
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is drawing up a proposal to put an end to the rule that bans…
HRC to Sue Trump Administration for Rollback of Affordable Care Act Protections for Transgender People
Last week, the Trump administration rolled back yet another Obama-era law. This time, they attacked the protections granted to trans…
New Study Reveals Gender-Affirming Surgery For Minors Is Very Rare
A new study has found that in spite of popular conservative belief, gender-affirming surgeries for minors are extremely rare. The…
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…
What’s Up With Gender-Affirming Care In The U.K.?
Gender dysphoria clinics across the U.K. are facing inquiries following concerns raised about the care they provide to the LGBTQIA+…
New Jersey Non-Profit Creates Gender Affirming Healthcare Map
Garden State Equality, an Asbury Park-based nonprofit, created an interactive Affirming Healthcare Map to connect LGBTQ+ individuals to gender-affirming healthcare.…
The Most Progressive Countries For Trans People To Live Right Now
While life for trans people in places like the U.K. and U.S. is fraught with many challenges, some places in…
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…
England Bans Puberty Blockers For Minors
The National Health Service (NHS) of England has banned the prescription of puberty blockers for individuals under the age of…
How New Mexico Became a Safe Haven for Transgender People
As states in the southwest region of the USA continue to pass anti-LGBTQ+ laws, New Mexico is passing laws that…
Conservatives Want To Cut HIV/AIDS Spending By Over $400 Million
The House Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies recently approved a spending bill that would…
New Report Says The U.K. Is One Of The Worst Places For Trans People
A new report has found that the U.K. is one of the most transphobic countries in the world. The results…
New Poll Finds Majority Opposes Bans On gender Affirming Care For Trans Minors
A new poll from Gallup has found that more than six in ten adults say they oppose bans on gender-affirming…
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…
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…
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…
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…