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Tennessee passes first-of-its-kind law attacking trans kids
LGBTQ+ advocates are rushing to help families with trans kids understand the new law.
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A right-wing extremist called a “Drag Race” star a “pedo.” Now he’s paying the price
The two victims of his libel, Simon Blake and drag queen Crystal, are both LGBTQ+ men who were subject to a homophobic slur
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This trans teen delivered a powerful speech in the state senate & helped defeat an anti-trans bill
“No one would go through the bullying and self-hatred of transition purely to win a sport,” she said.
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Commentary
Adm. Rachel Levine is optimistic about the future of trans Americans. I’m not convinced.
LGBTQ Nation chats with Adm. Rachel Levine about the attack on trans rights and the importance of visibility in an election year.
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The fierce team of trans women working to fight every anti-LGBTQ+ bill in the nation
“In the fight for trans rights and LGBTQ+ rights, there’s a place for everyone.”
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A lot of people are leaving their religions. Anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment is a driving force.
Sexual misconduct and a lack of belief are other major reasons for leaving religion behind.
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Research says that Black queer youth experience widespread discrimination and social rejection
Advocates are using this research to create better safe spaces for Black LGBTQ+ youth
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Wyoming bans on gender-affirming care as Georgia GOP pushes anti-trans omnibus
Kansas is expected to pass both a gender affirming care ban and a bill requiring IDs to view “acts of homosexuality” online.
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Trans inmates win “lifesaving” lawsuit demanding improved health care & safer housing
An attorney on the case said the upcoming changes should become “a model for the nation.”
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The New York Times didn’t quote trans people in articles about trans issues 60% of the time
Critics say the newspaper doesn’t let trans people speak for themselves while talking about them to its massive audience.