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Crime

‘We must demand justice’: Non-binary teen’s death in Oklahoma sparks national attention

By Matt Tracy

National

Despite many LGBTQ gamers, video games lack representation

By Matt Tracy

National

The Census Bureau is considering how to ask about sexual orientation and gender identity. People have their opinions

By Mike Schneider, AP

The Human Rights Campaign's headquarters in Washington, DC.

Youth

HRC report sheds light on experiences of Black LGBTQ youth

By Matt Tracy

Politics

Statehouses and AGs continue attacks on trans Americans

By Matt Tracy

National

Trans veterans sue to have gender-affirming surgery covered by Department of Veteran Affairs

By Pat Eaton-Robb, AP

TLDEF executive director Andy Marra and NCTE executive director Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen will lead a new organization called Advocates for Trans Equality.

Legal

TLDEF and NCTE to merge into one political and legal powerhouse for trans rights

By Matt Tracy

HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra said the final rule "clarifies protections for people with religious or moral objections while also ensuring access to care for all in keeping with the law.”

Health

HHS guts Trump’s ‘conscience’ rule, drawing praise from LGBTQ legal groups

By Matt Tracy

Ohio state lawmakers overrode Governor Mike DeWine's veto of anti-LGBTQ legislation that passed last year.

Health

Ohio House overrides Republican governor’s veto of ban on gender-affirming care for minors

By Samanthan Hendrickson, AP/Report for America

Crowds hover around Ginger's Bar at Brooklyn Pride in 2023.

National

Report: LGBTQ people represent 5.5% of US population

By Matt Tracy

Politics

GOP candidates lean into transphobia in fourth presidential debate

By Matt Tracy

National

DeSantis appointees accuse Disney district predecessors of cronyism; Disney calls them revisionist

By Mike Schneider, AP

President Joe Biden described the murders of transgender individuals as "unacceptable" in a statement marking Transgender Day of Remembrance.

National

Biden marks Transgender Day of Remembrance

By Matt Tracy

Out gay Congressmember Mark Pocan of Wisconsin is pushing for a new national museum for the LGBTQ community in Washington, DC.

National

Pocan renews push to establish national LGBTQ museum

By Dashiell Allen

National

Census Bureau wants to test asking about sexual orientation and gender identity on biggest survey

By Mike Schneider, AP

The scene in the Village during Pride Sunday in 2021.

National

Gallup poll shows dip in support for same-sex relations; marriage equality holds firm

By Emily Sawaked

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