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A place for news and opinions on the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning communities.

Politics
The Navy grants the first exception to Trump’s transgender military banThe Navy grants the first exception to Trump’s transgender military ban
Politics

An officer who sued over the ban was granted a waiver by the Secretary of the Navy.

By Katelyn Burns
Politics
Aimee Stephens, who brought the first major trans rights case to the Supreme Court, has diedAimee Stephens, who brought the first major trans rights case to the Supreme Court, has died
Politics

The Court heard her case in October; she didn’t live long enough to hear the decision.

By Katelyn Burns
Explainers
What will Pride mean this year?What will Pride mean this year?
Explainers

There won’t be rainbow floats in the streets, but Pride will still happen — online.

By Katelyn Burns
I want to donate plasma for an experimental Covid-19 treatment. Because of homophobia, I can’t.
Science

The current FDA policy is discriminatory and not based in science.

By Jack Turban
Coronavirus isn’t transphobic. But America’s economic and health systems are.
Politics

Here’s how the pandemic could further devastate trans people.

By Katelyn Burns
Politics
As the coronavirus pandemic deepens, Idaho’s governor signs 2 anti-trans bills into lawAs the coronavirus pandemic deepens, Idaho’s governor signs 2 anti-trans bills into law
Politics

One law bans gender changes on birth certificates, and the other discriminates against trans student athletes.

By Katelyn Burns
Politics
Republicans are using the pandemic to push anti-abortion and anti-trans agendasRepublicans are using the pandemic to push anti-abortion and anti-trans agendas
Politics

At least four states have banned most abortions or passed anti-trans legislation.

By Katelyn Burns
Campuses shutter for coronavirus, leaving some LGBTQ students with nowhere to go
Politics

“I rely on this institution for my therapy, for medical treatment, and my whole support system is on campus.”

By Katelyn Burns
LGBTQ
While the country deals with the coronavirus, Idaho state legislators prioritize banning trans athletesWhile the country deals with the coronavirus, Idaho state legislators prioritize banning trans athletes
LGBTQ

The bill would allow anyone to challenge a female athlete’s sex — and force her to prove it.

By Katelyn Burns
Politics
As field winnows, Sanders and Biden make a play for LGBTQ votersAs field winnows, Sanders and Biden make a play for LGBTQ voters
Politics

Sanders attacked Biden’s record while the former vice president released a plan for LGBTQ equality.

By Katelyn Burns
Politics
LGBTQ voters turned out in record numbers on Super TuesdayLGBTQ voters turned out in record numbers on Super Tuesday
Politics

More voters are identifying as queer and responding to Trump’s anti-LGBTQ policies.

By Katelyn Burns
Politics
Pete Buttigieg’s candidacy meant a lot to LGBTQ Christians like mePete Buttigieg’s candidacy meant a lot to LGBTQ Christians like me
Politics

He showed Americans that sexuality, gender identity, and faith weren’t mutually exclusive.

By Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons
Politics
Pete Buttigieg’s attack on “revolution politics” seemed to denounce what made his candidacy possiblePete Buttigieg’s attack on “revolution politics” seemed to denounce what made his candidacy possible
Politics

His campaign said the comments were directed at Bernie Sanders’s “nostalgia for Cold War-era, authoritarian regimes.”

By Katelyn Burns
Politics
Nonbinary people could get a gender-neutral passport under new legislationNonbinary people could get a gender-neutral passport under new legislation
Politics

The bill would create an “X” gender marker on US passports to go along with “M” and “F.”

By Katelyn Burns
Politics
The fight over whether religion is a license to discriminate is back before the Supreme CourtThe fight over whether religion is a license to discriminate is back before the Supreme Court
Politics

Fulton v. City of Philadelphia is likely to deal a severe blow to LGBTQ rights.

By Ian Millhiser
The Assimilationist, or: On the unexpected cost of passing as a trans woman
The Highlight

The trouble with finding my true self in the beauty aisles.

By Emily St. James
LGBTQ
Dwyane Wade’s unflinching support of his trans daughter is a turning pointDwyane Wade’s unflinching support of his trans daughter is a turning point
LGBTQ

Black trans kids desperately need public support. Wade’s moment on Ellen DeGeneres’s show is only the beginning.

By Vanessa Clark
LGBTQ
Utah’s “conversion therapy” ban is a major tipping point for LGBTQ rightsUtah’s “conversion therapy” ban is a major tipping point for LGBTQ rights
LGBTQ

Other conservative states, like Kentucky, could follow suit.

By Nico Lang
LGBTQ
Why Republicans are suddenly in a rush to regulate every trans kid’s pubertyWhy Republicans are suddenly in a rush to regulate every trans kid’s puberty
LGBTQ

Proposals in eight states would ban puberty blockers and hormones for trans minors.

By Katelyn Burns
Politics
What a stripper pole controversy says about the Buttigieg campaignWhat a stripper pole controversy says about the Buttigieg campaign
Politics

Some LGBTQ voters wonder if he really represents them.

By Anna North
Technology
San Francisco Pride members voted to ban Google and YouTube from their paradeSan Francisco Pride members voted to ban Google and YouTube from their parade
Technology

Supporters of the ban say the company isn’t doing enough to stop hate speech on its platforms.

By Shirin Ghaffary
Politics
Trump judge lashes out at a transgender litigant in a surprisingly cruel opinionTrump judge lashes out at a transgender litigant in a surprisingly cruel opinion
Politics

Judge Kyle Duncan was a prominent anti-LGBTQ lawyer before joining the bench.

By Ian Millhiser
Culture
My wife and I did an interview about a TV show. It changed how we thought about our marriage.My wife and I did an interview about a TV show. It changed how we thought about our marriage.
Culture

Showtime’s Couples Therapy resonated deeply with me. And when I talked to its main therapist, I realized why.

By Emily St. James
Culture
J.K. Rowling’s latest tweet seems like transphobic BS. Her fans are heartbroken.J.K. Rowling’s latest tweet seems like transphobic BS. Her fans are heartbroken.
Culture

JKR just ruined Harry Potter, Merry Christmas.

By Aja Romano
Explainers
The past, present, and future of the singular “they”The past, present, and future of the singular “they”
Explainers

The pronoun is Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Year. Here’s why.

By Anna North
Politics
Republicans are introducing a new compromise LGBTQ rights bill. But everyone already hates it.Republicans are introducing a new compromise LGBTQ rights bill. But everyone already hates it.
Politics

A group of Republicans wants to bridge the divide between LGBTQ activists and religious conservatives.

By Katelyn Burns
Politics
Utah boy with 2 dads faced homophobic screed from teacher, students sayUtah boy with 2 dads faced homophobic screed from teacher, students say
Politics

Trump administration policies could encourage such bigotry, according to advocates.

By Anna North
Culture
How queer and trans people are turning the internet into a safe holiday spaceHow queer and trans people are turning the internet into a safe holiday space
Culture

From turkey tips to transgiving, the internet is helping queer and trans people survive the holidays.

By Aja Romano
What the battle over a 7-year-old trans girl could mean for families nationwide
Explainers

Legislators want to have a say in whether Luna Younger should be allowed to socially transition.

By Katelyn Burns
Politics
A new poll finds strong support for the Supreme Court ending LGBTQ discriminationA new poll finds strong support for the Supreme Court ending LGBTQ discrimination
Politics

Neil Gorsuch’s fears of “social upheaval” don’t seem justified.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
These 7 Supreme Court cases could have massive implications for AmericansThese 7 Supreme Court cases could have massive implications for Americans
Podcast
Politics

​The 2019-2020 term is going to be a big one.

By Delia Paunescu
Politics
Justice Gorsuch emerges as an unlikely swing vote in the LGBTQ discrimination casesJustice Gorsuch emerges as an unlikely swing vote in the LGBTQ discrimination cases
Politics

Trump’s first justice may set his politics aside to rule in favor of workers who claim they were fired for being gay or trans.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
How the LGBTQ rights cases before the Supreme Court affect all AmericansHow the LGBTQ rights cases before the Supreme Court affect all Americans
Politics

If the Trump administration gets its way, the court could destroy sex discrimination law as we know it.

By Anna North
Politics
Trump’s DOJ just escalated the fight over whether religion is a license to discriminateTrump’s DOJ just escalated the fight over whether religion is a license to discriminate
Politics

Trump’s Justice Department has waded into an Indiana discrimination case, opening a new front in the battle over who can ignore civil rights laws.

By Ian Millhiser
Explainers
The rise of anti-trans “radical” feministsThe rise of anti-trans “radical” feminists
Explainers

Known as TERFs, trans-exclusionary radical feminist groups are working with conservatives to push their anti-trans agenda.

By Katelyn Burns
Politics
Kirsten Gillibrand was a key advocate for trans rights. Will other 2020 Democrats step up?Kirsten Gillibrand was a key advocate for trans rights. Will other 2020 Democrats step up?
Politics

With her out of the race, it’s up to others to make trans rights a priority.

By Anna North
Trans activist Sarah McBride thought coming out would kill her political career. She’s just getting started.
Politics

The millennial politico is headed home to run for the Delaware state Senate.

By Katelyn Burns
Explainers
How Peppa Pig became an LGBTQ iconHow Peppa Pig became an LGBTQ icon
Explainers

A pink anthropomorphic pig with a British accent is pop culture’s latest LGBTQ icon.

By Alex Abad-Santos
A day in name-changing court
The Highlight

Legally changing my name was an emotional day. The best part was sharing it with strangers.

By J. Dylan Sandifer
Gender
Police posted thousands of offensive memes on Facebook. Now some of them are being fired.Police posted thousands of offensive memes on Facebook. Now some of them are being fired.
Gender

Philadelphia is firing 13 officers for racist Facebook posts. Other departments could soon follow.

By P.R. Lockhart