Nation
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Federal court denies Trump administration’s latest attempt to push forward with transgender military ban
Judge's decision coincides with 7-year anniversary of end of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
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Federal court slaps down State Department’s attempt to deny passport to intersex citizen
Dana Zzyym refuses to lie about their gender identity in order to obtain a passport
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Federal court rules Wisconsin must provide health insurance coverage for transgender state employees
A federal court has found that denying transgender state employees health insurance coverage for transition-related medical care is unconstitutional and violates federal nondiscrimination law. The...
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Study: Transgender nondiscrimination laws do not jeopardize public safety in restrooms
A new study finds that Massachusetts’ public accommodations nondiscrimination laws that include gender identity have no affect on the number or frequency of criminal incidents...
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American Academy of Pediatrics calls for “gender-affirming” approach to treating transgender youth
Both medical providers and parents can create accepting environments that lead to better health outcomes, statement says
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Senate Judiciary Committee cancels vote on Kavanaugh nomination amid sexual assault allegations
On Tuesday afternoon, the Senate Judiciary Committee cancelled a planned vote on the Supreme Court nomination of Brett Kavanaugh following recent sexual assault allegations lodged...
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Gay Sesame Street writer based Bert and Ernie on his own relationship
Mark Saltzman wrote the iconic duo to reflect his relationship with filmmaker Arnold Glassman
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Florida school district settles lawsuit brought by transgender student
Settlement terms require district to allow John Doe to use boys' facilities without interference
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Senate Judiciary Committee approves nomination of anti-gay judicial nominee
19 LGBTQ groups wrote letters to senators asking them to oppose Stephen R. Clark's nomination
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Transgender ex-student sues Alabama school district over mistreatment
Zelda Menefee says daily harassment, threats, and physical assaults forced her to quit school in 2016
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California becomes first state to guarantee transition-related care for trans youth in foster care
Bill sets up "best practices" for ensuring access to care and providing Medicaid coverage for treatments
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Federal judge allows challenge to Pentagon’s policy on HIV-positive service members to move forward
Sgt. Nick Harrison sued after he was denied a chance to commission as a JAG officer
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Fox News’ Laura Ingraham an anti-gay, racist “monster,” according to gay brother
Curtis Ingraham has been slamming his conservative sister in tweets for a number of months
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Florida man accused of stabbing gay friend in neck after they had sex
Pinellas County Sheriff's deputies found victim suffering from multiple stab wounds to the neck
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New York City settles lawsuit with gay Rikers Island visitor attacked by correction officers
Thomas Hamm was assaulted by correction officers who objected to his showing affection to his incarcerated partner
