House passes massive defense bill with ban on gender-affirming care for transgender kids!!!

The GOP provision has sparked an outcry from the top Democrat on the Armed Services Committee, who said he would vote no on the defense bill despite having helped craft it.

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Trump downplays transgender bathroom debate as the issue rips through Congress!!

In an interview with Time magazine., the president-elect also appeared uncommitted on rolling back anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ students.

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UCLA student sues California doctors, says she was 'fast-tracked' into transgender surgery!!

The lawsuit alleges Kaya Clementine Breen, 20, was misdiagnosed with gender dysphoria and rushed into “irreversibly damaging” transition-related treatment and surgery.

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This Village Voice photographer immortalized decades of gay history!!!

Fred McDarrah, whose work is being exhibited at the New-York Historical Society, captured several of the most important moments in LGBTQ history, including the Stonewall uprising.

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Defense bill banning trans care for minors could put some families in 'survival mode'

One Democratic lawmaker estimated 4,000 transgender minors currently within the military health system could lose care due to the measure.

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Democratic senators seek to ax transgender care ban from defense bill!!

The National Defense Authorization Act, which passed the House last week, would bar transition-related health coverage for service members’ minor

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Montana lawmaker Zooey Zephyr marries writer Erin Reed in Missoula wedding!!

The couple, who have become nationally recognized transgender activists, met while protesting Texas’ investigations into the parents of trans youths.

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Los Angeles County deputy admits violating transgender man's civil rights!!

Joseph Benza III was headed to a domestic violence call when he saw a man flip him off, prompting him to follow and eventually assault him, officials said.

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UCLA student sues California doctors, says she was 'fast-tracked' into transgender surgery!!

The lawsuit alleges Kaya Clementine Breen, 20, was misdiagnosed with gender dysphoria and rushed into “irreversibly damaging” transition-related treatment and surgery.

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White House starts scrapping pending regulations on transgender athletes and student debt!!

The Department of Education said it was withdrawing the proposal because of ongoing litigation over how Title IX should handle issues of gender identity.

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Bans on transgender care for minors may complicate eating disorder treatment!!

For many trans people with eating disorders, gender-affirming care offers the best way to relieve the distress that drives them to starve themselves.

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How false claims that the Madison school shooter was transgender spread online!!!

It’s become common for anti-trans social media users to quickly spread false or unverified claims about the gender identities of shooting suspects.

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Biden signs defense bill despite objections to ban on transgender health care for military children!!

The president also objected to language prohibiting the use of money earmarked to transfer detainees held at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, to some foreign countries and into the U.S💀

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Texas attorney general sues NCAA over transgender athletes competing in women's sports!

The lawsuit accuses the athletic organization of misleading fans by advertising sporting events as being restricted to female athletes.

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NYC man plans epic proposal for boyfriend at Rockefeller Center ice rink!!

The couple’s love story came full circle when they got engaged at the rink, which was also the site of one of their first dates.

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10 queer shows that got
viewers talking in 📝📝📝📝!!

"Baby Reindeer," "Hacks," "Ripley" and "True Crime: Night Country" were among the buzziest TV series of the year.

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Russian man accused of running LGBTQ travel agency found dead in custody!!

Andrei Kotov, director of the “Men Travel” agency, faced charges of “organizing extremist activity and participating in it," according to rights group OVD-Info.

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Transgender trailblazer Sarah McBride heads to her debut in Congress, hoping for a touch of grace

McBride's political ascension comes during a reckoning for transgender rights, when legislation in Republican-governed states around the country aims to curb their advance.

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