Black transgender woman Cashay Henderson has become at least the seventh trans, nonbinary, or gender-nonconforming person to die by violence in the U.S. this year. Read on »
(CNN) -- Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot won't return for a second term in office as Paul Vallas, a long-time public schools chief, and Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson will advance to an April runoff election, CNN projects. Read on »
As Black History Month ends, one organization continues to make sure the accomplishments of Black transgender Americans aren't forgotten throughout the year. The Marsha P. Johnson Institute aims at uplifting Black trans voices as the LGBTQ+ community marches toward full acceptance, equality, and safety. Read on »
Mississippi has banned gender-affirming care for transgender minors. Read on »
Far right-wing radicals in New Hampshire and elsewhere may find themselves outgunned if a trend of LGBTQ+ people taking up arms in the state spreads nationwide. Read on »
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee says he’ll sign a bill restricting drag shows into law — even though an old photo of him in drag has surfaced. Read on »
New legislation filed in Florida could outlaw schools using pronouns based on gender identity in what critics see as an expansion of the state’s widely hated “don’t say gay” law.
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The hate activist who created a Twitter account dedicated to targeting LGBTQ+ people for violence and intimidation is publishing a children’s book, and right-wing media figures are enabling the grift. Read on »
The woman who allegedly set a Pride flag ablaze outside a Manhattan restaurant caused a scene in court last Thursday. Read on »
Madonna's older brother Anthrony Ciccone died Friday at 66. Read on »
I loathe the fact that I’m giving more publicity to Marjorie Taylor Greene, but that will be the last time I mention her name in this column. Read on »
It’s well known that LGBTQ+ youth in general and transgender youth in particular are at high risk of suicide. But the risk is especially great for Black trans and nonbinary young people, and there is nothing short of a public health crisis where their mental health is concerned, notes a new study from the Trevor Project. Read on »
Calling all trangels... Kerri Colby has arrived. Read on »
Following the lead of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Virginia’s Republican governor has asked his education department to review an AP African American Studies course to see if it violates his ban on divisive topics in school. Read on »
Three prominent members of the Congressional Equality Caucus have introduced a resolution to celebrate the contributions of Black LGBTQ+ Americans. Read on »
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