Ban on gender-affirming health care for minors takes effect in North Carolina

The law bans medical professionals from providing hormone therapy, puberty-blocking drugs and surgical gender-transition procedures to most under 18.

States protecting transgender health care try to absorb demand

Waiting lists for gender-affirming health care are growing in states that declared themselves refuges for transgender people as bans for such care for minors take effect nationwide.

Bud Light parent company says US market share stabilizing after transgender promotion cost sales

Anheuser-Busch InBev reported a 10.5% drop in U.S. revenue in the second quarter as Bud Light sales plunged amid a conservative backlash over a promotion with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney.

A look at how many transgender, intersex people live in the US amid new anti-LGBTQ+ laws

New laws targeting LGBTQ+ people are proliferating in GOP-led states, but the conversations often lack a clear understanding of how many people will be directly affected.

The 1975 cancels shows in Jakarta, Taipei after taking same-sex stance in Malaysia

Matt Healey, the lead vocal of The 1975, used profanity in his speech criticizing the government’s stance against homosexuality, before kissing bass player Ross MacDonald.

48-hour 'drag-a-thon' breaks world record, raises $300K for LGBTQ charity

Not only did the drag-a-thon make history, but supporters raised $285,000 for The Trevor Project, a nonprofit that works to prevent suicide among LGBTQ youth.

Families with transgender kids forced to travel out of state for care they need

With at least 20 states moving to ban or restrict such care for minors, some kids feel they are receiving the message that they cannot be themselves.

Chaska boutique receives community support following backlash over drag story time

After announcing the store would host their first drag story time this Saturday, the owner of Little Roo's in Chaska says they've received some criticism from people against the idea including some who've shown up to try to intimidate them.

Web designer's 'customer' in Supreme Court case raising ethical and legal flags

The Supreme Court said a Christian designer can refuse to make wedding websites for gay couples after her lawsuit pointed to a request from a man named “Stewart” and his husband-to-be. But Stewart says that never happened.

Gov. Hobbs signs executive orders on gender-affirming healthcare and conversion therapies: Here's what to know

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has issued two executive orders that deal with matters that affect the state's LGBTQ+ community. Here's what you should know about the orders, and how it could affect you.

Supreme Court backs designer who objects to making gay couples’ wedding websites

In a defeat for gay rights, the court ruled 6-3 for designer Lorie Smith despite a Colorado law that bars discrimination based on sexual orientation, race, gender and other characteristics.

Supreme Court makes big decisions with more to come: Here's what to know

The Supreme Court is expected to announce major decisions Friday on Biden's student loan forgiveness program and a case that impacts gay rights.