More than 144,000 transgender youths have lost or risk losing access to gender-affirming care because of active or proposed state bans and policies.
Author: Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY
Transgender prisoner who fought for gender-affirming care for all inmates undergoes surgery
Federal inmate Cristina Nichole Iglesias received gender-affirming surgery after a groundbreaking legal battle that advanced trans civil rights.
US support for LGBTQ rights grows even as gap widens between Democrats and Republicans, survey says
A nonpartisan group’s annual survey finds Americans support LGBTQ rights more than ever, even as the gap between Democrats and Republicans widens.
Florida families file suit challenging state’s ban on gender-affirming care for youth
Four Florida families are challenging the state’s ban on gender-affirming care for youth, saying such care is necessary for their child’s wellbeing.
Asian Americans say fears linger in Atlanta despite progress two years after shootings
Two years after the Atlanta spa shootings spurred widespread support for the nation’s Asian American community, some see gains but fear ongoing bias.
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How should you respond if you see police violence? Training session seeks to ease doubts.
After developing training to help bystanders respond to incidents of hate and harassment, a national group is turning its efforts to police brutality.
A ‘crisis’: 1 in 4 Black transgender, nonbinary youths attempted suicide in previous year, study finds
A Trevor Project report shows that Black trans and nonbinary youth face higher rates of suicide and mental health issues than their cisgender peers.
Bans on LGBTQ Pride flag spark debate about inclusion, civil rights
LGBTQ advocates say measures by cities and school districts that ban display of the pride flag are part of larger conservative-led, anti-LGBTQ efforts.
Attorney: Family of Malcolm X seeks $100 million in lawsuit against NYPD, government agencies
Attorney Ben Crump said he would sue the NYPD and other government agencies for $100 million in the assassination of civil rights activist Malcolm X.