The state's attorney general's office has cited the Dobbs ruling in its effort to ban gender-affirming health care for trans youth and trans adults. Read on » The author of Love Is Not Abuse shares his personal story about surviving DV in a gay relationship and how to break free. Read on » The statement is totally in keeping with Paxton's anti-LGBTQ+ record. Read on » "Though I am a woman who will never experience the threat of forced birth, I do know what it’s like to feel like you aren’t in control of your body." Read on » The prominent Democratic members of Congress say it's time to protect the rights of LGBTQ+ Americans, particularly of transgender people. Read on » A member of the Proud Boys approached the group of children at a public library with a rifle, causing them to scatter and scream. Read on » “I wanted to speak my truth, and it just felt right in the moment to say it,” said Convirs-Fowler, who came out at a Pride event in Virginia Beach. Read on » The commonwealth and its capital city have pushed for greater LGBTQ+ rights in recent years. However, advocates are concerned its new GOP governor could erode the progress made. Read on » Investigators say the two young men had an online relationship for four months, but it ended in murder when they met in person for the first time. Read on » The Advocate's July/August cover story investigates the what is motivating Republicans to endanger LGBTQ+ youth through discriminatory legislation. Read on »
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