Rights & Advocacy

A concise overview of the BOP rule that halts hormone care, confiscates belongings, and imposes targeted psychotherapy on transgender people in federal custody

A coalition of 90 organizations is pressing the International Olympic Committee to halt efforts to bring back invasive sex testing ahead of the 2028 Games.

A comprehensive review of studies and a federal suit by Air Force members put the administration’s justifications for the trans military ban under scrutiny

A constellation of incidents—from a Harry Potter casting controversy to Lords amendments and a racing suspension—has renewed debates about accountability

An overview of Apple’s ties to the White House, promised U.S. investments and the Senate amendment that mixes voting restrictions with anti-trans provisions

The State Department has altered Diversity Immigrant Visa procedures, requiring passport scans and the disclosure of biological sex at birth — a shift that could increase scrutiny of transgender applicants and spark legal questions

A campus photo that sparked a lawsuit, United Nations warnings about rising extreme poverty, and a publisher’s production updates together show why clear policies, social protection, and transparent communication matter

Major court rulings and state statutes are narrowing access to gender-affirming care and limiting the ability of local governments to protect trans people, even as advocates pursue legal and civic countermeasures

A Brooklyn-based lifelong fan explains how Heated Rivalry fused pop culture and sport, attracting young queer fans while spotlighting structural problems in the NHL

An Idaho legislative measure would criminalize transgender restroom use, increasing penalties and prompting strong reactions from lawmakers and advocates

A federal judge moved the Talbott case forward, demanding the government hand over its administrative record and opening the door to class action status while watchdog reports spotlight Pentagon spending

Nearly 30 Ninth Circuit judges issued written rebukes after a Trump-appointed judge used coarse language in a dissent about a transgender woman’s access to a Korean women-only spa

A straight psychologist publicly recanted his support for conversion therapy, now exposing its flaws and offering a client-centered alternative amid a political resurgence of change efforts

An overview of how White House messaging and new foreign assistance rules pair stricter voting requirements with anti-trans provisions

A federal appeals panel has ruled that West Virginia may refuse Medicaid funding for gender-affirming surgeries, a decision that resurrects a statewide ban and follows recent Supreme Court guidance on related issues

As enforcement ramps up and federal policy shifts, California has tools and obligations to safeguard immigrant and LGBTQ+ lives—this piece outlines practical community actions and policy levers

Kathie Lee Gifford defended her support for gay friends while telling Fox News she finds the expanding LGBTQ+ acronym excessive, prompting criticism from advocates

Fear of immigration enforcement is pushing Latino patients away from clinics, putting HIV treatment, prevention, and trust at risk

The European Court of Justice found that Bulgaria’s refusal to change gender markers on birth records conflicts with EU rules protecting the right to move and reside freely

The BBC has shelved two pioneering dating shows; explore the reasons given and the wider implications for queer representation on television

A federal appeals court upheld a West Virginia statute that removes Medicaid coverage for specific gender-related procedures, arguing the law targets procedures rather than individuals

A forward-looking plea from Pete Buttigieg and a sweeping Florida measure create a stark contrast over the future of voting rights, inclusion, and local governance

Families and medical teams are taking direct action amid federal efforts to restrict gender-affirming care, confronting arrests, clinic shutdowns, and legal fights to protect access