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Supreme Court Declines to Hear Challenge to Decision Legalizing Gay Marriage
Justices declined to hear an appeal to “Obergefell v. Hodges” brought by anti-LGBTQ activist Kim Davis.
SCOTUS Sides With Trump on Gender Marker Passport Restrictions for Trans People
Legal experts warn this ruling could open the door to a broader assault on trans identification policies nationwide.
Trump Admin’s New Rules Seek to Ban Affirming Care for Trans Youth Across US
One proposed rule would stop medical groups that offer gender-affirming care to youth from receiving Medicaid funding.
Supreme Court Will Meet Next Month to Revisit Landmark Marriage Equality Ruling
The Supreme Court could indicate whether it will take up a challenge to same-sex marriage as soon as November 13.
To Honor Miss Major, We Fight for the Trans and Queer Spaces She Built
Miss Major Griffin-Gracy embraced the messiness of revolt with magnetic optimism.
72 Dems Pen Letter Demanding Trump Admin Restore Trans History at Stonewall
“This pivotal moment would not have happened without the courage of trans activists,” the lawmakers' open letter reads.
NYC Public Schools System Defies Trump Anti-Trans Demands, Files Lawsuit
This defiance stands in sharp contrast to the elite institutions that have capitulated under federal funding threats.
Mamdani Vows to Make NYC a “Sanctuary City” for Trans People in New Campaign Ad
“New York will not sit idly by while trans people are attacked,” Mamdani said in his new campaign ad.
Trans Activist and Movement Leader Miss Major Griffin-Gracy Dies at 78
A Stonewall veteran and surrogate mother to her community, Miss Major was a lifelong advocate for trans liberation.
Texas AG Announces Undercover Operations Into “Antifa,” Cites “Transgenderism”
The move echoes a push by the Trump administration to weaponize counterterrorism tools against left-leaning groups.
Supreme Court Appears Poised to Strike Down State Bans on Conversion Therapy
Conversion therapy is a discredited anti-LGBTQ practice that many health experts say is akin to torture.
Will SCOTUS Greenlight Conversion Therapy Even Though the UN Calls It “Torture”?
The outcome of “Chiles v. Salazar” could have major implications for conversion therapy bans across the country.
Canada Warns Travelers With X Marker on Passports They May Face Obstacles in US
People with an X marker on their passports may “face entry restrictions” in the US, the Canadian government warned.