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The Colorado state capitol building is pictured in Denver, Colorado.

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Trans-Led Advocacy Wins Hard-Fought Victory in Colorado Legislature

“Other states must follow the lead of Colorado and enshrine transgender rights into law,” one trans activist said.

By: Zane McNeill ,; Truthout

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs speaks at the Arizona Democratic Election Night Watch Party on November 5, 2024, in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Gov. Katie Hobbs Vetoes Anti-Trans Bills, Chides GOP for Attacking Arizonans

“I encourage the Legislature to focus on real issues,” Hobbs said in one of her veto statements.

By: Chris Walker ,; Truthout

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services building is seen on March 27, 2025, in Washington, D.C.

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Forthcoming Anti-Trans Report From HHS Could Further Restrict Access to Care

The report is expected to mirror reviews from Florida and the UK, engineered to disrupt gender-affirming care.

By: Erin Reed ,; ErinintheMorning

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., accompanied by National Institutes of Health Director Jayanta Bhattacharya (left), and Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary (right) speaks during a news conference at the Health and Human Services Department on April 22, 2025, in Washington, D.C.

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LGBTQ Suicide Hotline at Risk Under Trump’s HHS Budget Proposal

The 988 LGBTQ crisis line is still active. Proposed cuts wouldn’t take effect until October, if approved by Congress.

By: Zane McNeill ,; Truthout

April 23, 2025

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Conservative Justices May Upend School District’s LGBTQ-Inclusive Lessons

The upcoming ruling could create precedent allowing for opt-out standards to be implemented in a wide range of studies.

By: Chris Walker ,; Truthout

April 22, 2025

A participant holds a “Trans Rights Are Human Rights” sign during the 2023 LA Pride Parade in Hollywood on June 11, 2023, in Los Angeles, California.

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LGBTQ Rights

More Than 850 Anti-LGBTQ Bills Filed So Far in 2025 — the Most in US History

What we are witnessing now is not a legislative trend — it’s a coordinated nationwide campaign.

By: Erin Reed ,; ErinInTheMorning

April 19, 2025

A protester holds a trans pride flag during the demonstration in Piccadilly Circus. Thousands of people marched through central London during Trans Pride 2023.

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Anti-Trans Ruling in UK Strips Protections From Trans Women

“Extremely devastating news for transgender people in the United Kingdom,” said transgender activist Erin Reed.

By: Zane McNeill ,; Truthout

April 16, 2025

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton arrives at Manhattan Criminal Court on April 30, 2024, in New York City.

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Disability Advocates Alarmed by HHS Removal of Gender Dysphoria Protections

The move reduces protections for transgender people who face discrimination in health care, education and housing.

By: Zane McNeill ,; Truthout

April 15, 2025

Thousands of Palestine supporters march for Gaza to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building in Washington, D.C. on April 5, 2025.

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Solidarity Is the Core of Our Movements — It’s Also Messier Than We Often Admit

Sarah Schulman discusses her new book, which examines solidarity as a practice, creative endeavor and performance art.

By: Mattilda Bernstein Sycamore ,; Truthout

April 15, 2025

From right, Stephen Miller, a former aide in the Trump White House, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, Rep. Chip Roy, and Sen. Mike Lee conduct a news conference at the House steps of the U.S. Capitol to introduce the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act on May 8, 2024.

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The SAVE Act Is Not Just About “Married Women”— It’s About Trans People, Too

A bill passed by the House last week could disenfranchise millions, including most trans people, if it becomes law.

By: Lewis Raven Wallace ,; Truthout

April 14, 2025

Supporters of transgender youth demonstrate outside Children's Hospital Los Angeles on February 6, 2025.

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Families Say Colorado Is No Longer Gender-Affirming-Care Haven for Trans Youth

Following Trump’s executive orders, even Colorado hospitals limited the care they offer for trans patients under age 19.

By: Rae Ellen Bichell ,; KFFHealthNews

April 14, 2025

Apple on school books, classroom concept

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Florida Teacher Loses Job for Using Student’s Chosen Name

“Every child deserves to be educated in an environment where they feel respected,” a petition backing the teacher says.

By: Zane McNeill ,; Truthout

April 11, 2025

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Colorado House Passes Bills to Protect Bodily Autonomy Amid Federal Threats

These bills are “a critical step” to protect gender-affirming care and abortion services in the state, advocates say.

By: Zane McNeill ,; Truthout

April 8, 2025

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Trans-Led Advocacy Wins Hard-Fought Victory in Colorado Legislature

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