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Feb 18, 2025, 2:42 PM
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'Unadulterated animus': Judge blasts DOJ about transgender military restrictions
Federal judge blocked the Trump administration from enforcing executive order that was expected to lead to a significant curtailment of transgender service members.Feb 18, 2025, 2:42 PM
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Feb 17, 2025, 4:06 PM
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No evidence of hate crime in 'torture' killing of transgender man in upstate New York: Investigators
Five people have been arrested and charged with murder after the body of a missing transgender man was discovered dumped in an upstate New York field, authorities said.Feb 17, 2025, 4:06 PM
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Feb 14, 2025, 9:13 AM
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Transgender references removed from Stonewall National Monument website
The monument honors the Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969, in New York City's Greenwich Village.Feb 14, 2025, 9:13 AM
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Feb 14, 2025, 4:16 PM
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Ballot initiatives protecting marriage equality advancing in some states
More states are lining up in an attempt to enshrine state protections for same-sex marriage in their constitutions as some conservatives target it.Feb 14, 2025, 4:16 PM
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Feb 14, 2025, 6:06 AM
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States move to restrict transgender adult care amid gender-affirming youth care battles
After months of targeting transgender youth medical care, legislators are setting their sights on restrictions against care for transgender adults.Feb 14, 2025, 6:06 AM
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Feb 13, 2025, 6:02 PM
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Judge blocks Trump order on transgender youth care
A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order blocking enforcement of Trump's executive order restricting gender-affirming care for transgender youth.Feb 13, 2025, 6:02 PM
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Feb 10, 2025, 3:33 PM
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Hegseth orders immediate pause on gender-affirming medical care for transgender service members
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered an immediate pause on gender-affirming care for all active duty service members in a memo to senior Pentagon and military leaders.Feb 10, 2025, 3:33 PM
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Feb 12, 2025, 10:58 AM
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Trans youth care ban vetoed by Kansas governor again
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly vetoed Senate Bill 63, which would have restricted gender-affirming care for transgender youth.Feb 12, 2025, 10:58 AM
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Feb 8, 2025, 8:37 AM
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Transgender, nonbinary people sue Trump administration over passport policy
A new lawsuit accuses the State Department of freezing document changes for transgender or nonbinary people.Feb 8, 2025, 8:37 AM
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Feb 6, 2025, 5:35 PM
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NCAA changes transgender participation policy in response to executive order
The NCAA's Board of Governors voted to update the association's participation policy on transgender student-athletes after a Trump executive order.Feb 6, 2025, 5:35 PM
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Feb 6, 2025, 4:16 PM
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Service members sue Trump administration over transgender military service ban
Leading LGBTQ+ advocacy groups filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of six active duty service members over the Trump administration's ban on transgender military service.Feb 6, 2025, 4:16 PM
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Feb 6, 2025, 5:09 AM
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Uganda's LGBTQ community faces anxiety and uncertainty after U.S. aid freeze
A non-profit organization supporting LGBTQ people in Uganda says its work is being threatened by U.S. President Donald Trump’s suspension of foreign aidFeb 6, 2025, 5:09 AM
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Feb 5, 2025, 4:15 PM
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Trump signs executive order banning transgender athletes from women's sports, directing DOJ to enforce
The order will establish sweeping mandates on sex and sports policy.Feb 5, 2025, 4:15 PM
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Feb 4, 2025, 1:29 PM
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Families and doctors sue over Trump's order to halt funding for gender-affirming care
President Donald Trump's effort to ban federal funding for gender-affirming care for young people is facing a legal challengeFeb 4, 2025, 1:29 PM
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Feb 4, 2025, 3:08 PM
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Lawsuit filed by transgender young adults, teens against Trump executive order
Transgender young adults and families with transgender youth have sued against an executive order from the Trump administration that restricts gender-affirming care.Feb 4, 2025, 3:08 PM
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Feb 4, 2025, 11:11 AM
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New York attorney general calls on state health care providers to continue gender-affirming care
New York Attorney General Letitia James sent a letter to health care providers regarding state gender-affirming care following a President Donald Trump executive order.Feb 4, 2025, 11:11 AM
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Jan 28, 2025, 7:40 PM
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Trump signs executive order to restrict transgender care access for people under 19
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to restrict gender-affirming care for people under the age of 19.Jan 28, 2025, 7:40 PM
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Feb 2, 2025, 11:37 PM
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CDC grant funding for 'gender ideology' programs is 'permanently terminated,' HHS says
The Department of Health and Human Services said CDC grant funding for any "gender ideology" programs are "immediately, completely, and permanently terminated."Feb 2, 2025, 11:37 PM
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Jan 29, 2025, 8:16 PM
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Transgender service members sue to block Trump order
The order would close the path for transgender troops to serve openlyJan 29, 2025, 8:16 PM
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Jan 29, 2025, 11:32 AM
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Idaho Republican legislators call on SCOTUS to reverse same-sex marriage ruling
The Idaho House has passed a resolution calling on the Supreme Court to reconsider its Obergefell v. Hodges decision on same-sex marriage equality.Jan 29, 2025, 11:32 AM
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Jan 24, 2025, 11:27 AM
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State Department halts 'X' passport gender marker applications
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has directed the State Department to freeze applications in the passport pipeline with “X” selected as the gender identifier.Jan 24, 2025, 11:27 AM
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Jan 23, 2025, 10:38 AM
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'Emilia Pérez' star Karla Sofía Gascón becomes 1st openly trans actor to snag Oscar nomination
"Emilia Pérez" star Karla Sofía Gascón is making history as the first openly trans actor to receive an Oscar nomination.Jan 23, 2025, 10:38 AM
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Jan 22, 2025, 11:58 AM
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Trump slams sermon asking him to show 'mercy' toward LGBTQ people, immigrants
He's calling the Episcopal bishop a "Trump hater" and demanding an apology.Jan 22, 2025, 11:58 AM
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Jan 20, 2025, 11:05 AM
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Trump set to dismantle DEI within federal government in first day executive action
Incoming President Donald Trump will issue an executive order that would dismantle all diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the federal government.Jan 20, 2025, 11:05 AM
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Jan 16, 2025, 2:49 PM
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Montana House advances transgender bathroom bill after prior effort affecting 1st state trans lawmaker
The Montana House of Representatives has advanced a transgender bathroom ban, the first to do so in the 2025 session.Jan 16, 2025, 2:49 PM
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Jan 14, 2025, 3:22 PM
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'Men have no place in women's sports': House GOP votes to roll back Title IX changes
The House passed the "Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act," on Tuesday on a vote of 218-206-1.Jan 14, 2025, 3:22 PM
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Jan 7, 2025, 2:11 PM
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Gender-affirming care for teens is rare amid debate over access: Study
The use of gender-affirming medical care for trans teens was rare between 2018 to 2022, according to a new study published in JAMA Pediatrics.Jan 7, 2025, 2:11 PM
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Jan 6, 2025, 7:11 PM
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Pentagon agrees to settle with LGBTQ+ vets over 'don't ask, don't tell' discharges
The Pentagon agreed to a settlement with LGBTQ+ veterans discharged under "don't ask, don't tell" that would open up access to benefits.Jan 6, 2025, 7:11 PM
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Jan 3, 2025, 1:04 PM
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History-making LGBTQ legislators to be sworn in to 119th Congress
Three history-making, newly elected lawmakers representing the LGBTQ community will be sworn in to the 119th Congress Friday.Jan 3, 2025, 1:04 PM
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Dec 20, 2024, 6:02 AM
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Holidays are hard for some LGBTQ people as politics stoke division
The holidays can be a difficult time for those in the LGBTQ community as anti-LGBTQ sentiment grows nationwide.Dec 20, 2024, 6:02 AM
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Dec 17, 2024, 1:07 PM
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Drag legend Murray Hill to host 1st-ever drag king competition series
Drag performer Murray Hill will host the first-ever drag king competition series, "King of Drag," premiering in spring 2025 on LGBTQ+ streamer Revry.Dec 17, 2024, 1:07 PM
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Dec 15, 2024, 8:20 AM
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Rep. Nancy Mace's position on LGBTQ community appears to have changed
Rep. Nancy Mace has made headlines for her rhetoric around the transgender community, including her efforts to ban transgender women from using women's restrooms.Dec 15, 2024, 8:20 AM
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Dec 15, 2024, 2:57 PM
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Clay Aiken recalls losing '50 percent' of his fans after coming out in 2008
"We are in a very different time," the singer said.Dec 15, 2024, 2:57 PM
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Dec 5, 2024, 4:53 PM
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Protests outside of Supreme Court capture growing fears for transgender Americans
ABC News spoke with protesters, including Montana State Rep. Zooey Zephyr, about the Supreme Court case concerning gender-affirming care for transgender youth.Dec 5, 2024, 4:53 PM
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Dec 2, 2024, 5:01 AM
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Transgender teen implores Supreme Court to strike Tennessee gender-affirming care ban
Tennessee family wants Supreme Court to strike down ban on gender-affirming treatments for minors on the grounds of sex discrimination and violating parental rights.Dec 2, 2024, 5:01 AM
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Dec 3, 2024, 2:14 PM
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Alex Consani makes history as 1st transgender Model of the Year
Alex Consani has made history as the first transgender model to receive the Fashion Awards' Model of the Year award.Dec 3, 2024, 2:14 PM
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Nov 27, 2024, 11:03 AM
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Ohio governor signs transgender bathroom ban for students
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed a transgender bathroom ban into law.Nov 27, 2024, 11:03 AM
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Nov 23, 2024, 6:05 AM
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Transgender residents living under bathroom ban reflect on Sarah McBride controversy
Transgender residents living under a bathroom ban in Texas reflect on the controversy surrounding Sarah McBridge and new Congressional restrictions.Nov 23, 2024, 6:05 AM
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Nov 25, 2024, 4:02 PM
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The congressional bathroom ban is the latest transgender policy battle
538's polling column about Republicans' transgender bathroom bans, Trump's transition, trust in polls and Thanksgiving plans.Nov 25, 2024, 4:02 PM
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Nov 21, 2024, 4:46 PM
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Utah State University aims to join lawsuit challenging trans sports participation
Utah State University has filed a motion to join an ongoing lawsuit that aims at challenging transgender sports participation policies.Nov 21, 2024, 4:46 PM
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