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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…