This post has been updated as of Feb.14. As of Feb. 13, the word “transgender” has been removed from the Stonewall National Monument web page in Greenwich Village, New York. The site and monument, which are part of the National Park Service, also removed the “T” representing trans people, as well as the “Q” for […]
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200+ organizations stand up for LGBTQIA2S+ freedom
The National LGBTQ Task Force has issued a press release along with 200 LGBTQ+ organizations in solidarity, addressing a commitment to advancing freedom during the second Trump administration. Read the full release below. A Message to Our Community from 200+ Organizations Committed to Advancing LGBTQIA2S+ Freedom “Remember: we’re stronger together. Don’t run and hide. We […]
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Malcolm Kenyatta elected as DNC Vice Chair
This weekend, Democratic National Committee (DNC) members elected Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta to serve as one of its three vice chairs. Kenyatta, a current member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives who recently ran for auditor general, is considered a rising star in the Democratic Party. In 2018, Kenyatta made history as the first openly-LGBTQ+ person […]
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Trump moves to restrict transgender students’ rights in schools
President Donald Trump has issued his third executive order in one week aimed at restricting rights for the transgender community. Trump previously issued orders banning trans people from serving in the military and restricting gender-affirming care for those under 19. On Wednesday, Trump signed the “Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling” order, which would restrict […]
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Trump moves to restrict trans youth health care, one day after military ban
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order banning transgender and gender-nonconforming youth from receiving gender-affirming medical care. This order would also penalize any institution that receives federal research or education grants if they provide gender-affirming care to anyone under the age of 19. The order begins by stating that “medical professionals are maiming […]
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Trump signs executive order effectively banning trans people from serving
On Monday night, President Donald Trump signed the “Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness” executive order, effectively banning transgender people from serving in the military. Trump has done this before during his first administration, an order which was reversed by the Biden administration. Now once again, the military’s estimated 15,000 trans troops are once again facing […]
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H.R. 28: House votes to ban trans women and girls from athletics
On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 218-206 in favor of H.R.28 – Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025. The bill would ban transgender girls and women from participating in athletics at schools and institutions that receive federal funding, stating that “sex shall be recognized based solely on a person’s […]
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Amid fear, trans students and families plan for Trump’s second term
On the Saturday after the election, Cheryl Suydam headed to an impromptu meeting for parents of trans kids. The gathering was called by the local chapter of PFLAG, an advocacy group that supports LGBTQ+ people and their families, to discuss their feelings after American voters elected a president who ran on an openly anti-trans platform, […]
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Lawmakers approve defense bill restricting gender-affirming care for military families
On Wednesday, Dec. 11, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the latest National Defense Authorization Act. The defense spending bill for 2025, which included a provision that would ban gender-affirming care for children of military service members, passed by a margin of 281 to 140, including support from 81 Democrats. Section 708 of […]
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How the Supreme Court case on trans youth could affect health care for all Americans
A Supreme Court case that will decide whether Tennessee can continue to ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth could imperil the ability of all Americans to make decisions about their health care, experts say. The outcome depends on how far the court is willing to stretch its ruling that overturned federal abortion rights. In United […]
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Rep. Nancy Mace uses slur to respond to trans protesters at Capitol Hill
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) used a slur on a video on X.com when describing protesters who were arrested Thursday after staging a sit-in on Capitol Hill. Today a group of protesters staged a sit-in on Capitol Hill to push back against the new rule that people must use bathrooms that correspond with their assigned gender […]
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Speaker Mike Johnson bans trans people from using bathrooms matching their gender identity on Capitol Hill
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has officially banned elected transgender Congresswomen Sarah McBride and any trans staff from using a bathroom that doesn’t correspond with their assigned gender at birth. The ban comes just one day after the speaker told reporters, “I believe it’s a command we treat all persons with dignity and respect.” […]
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Rep. Nancy Mace introduces Capitol Hill bathroom bill days after first trans Congress member elected
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) proposed a resolution on Monday that would bar transgender people from using a bathroom that does not correspond with their gender assigned at birth. This would include Mace’s future colleague, the recently elected Sarah McBride of Delaware. McBride made history as the first openly transgender person to be elected to the […]
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BIPOC LGBTQ+ folks are creating virtual support networks post election
In today’s digital world, technology is transforming how people connect and support each other. For LGBTQ+ and BIPOC individuals, creating safe spaces online has become more crucial than ever. In the wake of the political uncertainty surrounding a second Trump presidency, these spaces offer a lifeline for those who feel targeted or threatened by policies […]
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How do Trump’s cabinet picks fare on LGBTQ+ issues?
In recent days, President-elect Donald Trump has been announcing his choices for U.S. Cabinet positions. Here’s a look at their track records on LGBTQ+ rights. Director Of National Intelligence: Tulsi Gabbard Gabbard served as U.S. representative for Hawaii’s 2nd congressional district from 2013 to 2021 as a Democrat and was vice chair of the Democratic […]
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How the LGBTQ+ community can use the lessons of ACT UP to fight what comes next
Since the election, I haven’t been sleeping much, and I know I’m not alone. When it became clear that Donald Trump—convicted felon, opponent of LGBTQ+ rights, and found liable of sexual abuse—had won the election, many queer people feared the worst. The Trevor Project reported a 700% increase in use of their crisis services by […]
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LGBTQ+ rights: Where Trump and Vance stand
Following Donald Trump’s landslide victory in the 2024 presidential election, many people may be looking to his campaign speeches to understand his position on major issues such as LGBTQ rights. The Republican Party’s electoral promises in this area include cutting existing federal funding for gender-affirming care and restricting transgender students’ participation in sports. Yet as […]
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The dark history of ‘Witch’ as a weapon against LGBTQ+ women
Witch. We hear women called this all the time. Sometimes it’s meant as a substitute for the misogynist b word. But “witch” is not a benign slur to fling at women. The history of women being called witches is grim. Demonizing, torture and killing of women — particularly lesbians or women thought to be lesbians […]
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LGBTQ+ candidates win key elections across the country, from federal to local races
While the nation reckons with the results of the 2024 presidential election, there were some positive gains for the LGBTQ+ community in the Senate, Congressional, statehouse and local races. Here are a few key wins. In one of the biggest LGBTQ+ wins of the election, Sarah McBride won her race to represent Delaware in the […]
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What’s next for the LGBTQ+ movement?
This article originally appeared in the Washington Blade. Trump’s win requires us to organize, focus on protecting trans community These are frightening times for those of us on the target list of Project 2025, the blueprint for Donald Trump’s second term that he secured in landslide fashion on Tuesday. Many of us are wondering how […]