Arizona can no longer exclude gender-affirming care from state health plans, judge rules
In June, Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs issued an executive order prohibiting state employee health plans from listing gender-affirming care as ineligible for coverage, reversing a Republican-backed ban that was enacted in 2017.
In June, Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs issued an executive order prohibiting state employee health plans from listing gender-affirming care as ineligible for coverage, reversing a Republican-backed ban that was enacted in 2017.
Gender-affirming care for kids being dropped by some providers in cases where it's legal
Some medical providers are dropping continuing gender-affirming care for minors, even though it remains legal.
Some medical providers are dropping continuing gender-affirming care for minors, even though it remains legal.
Conservative book ban push fuels exodus from American Library Association
The new movement is against the professional organization that has fought against book bans.
The new movement is against the professional organization that has fought against book bans.
Canada issues travel advisory for LGBTQ visitors to US
Canadian officials cited laws banning drag shows, restricting gender-affirming care and blocking participation in sporting events as reasons for the updated guidance.
Canadian officials cited laws banning drag shows, restricting gender-affirming care and blocking participation in sporting events as reasons for the updated guidance.
Bud Light sales fall further, Modelo extends lead as best-selling US beer
Modelo Especial and Bud Light continue to trend in opposite directions.
Modelo Especial and Bud Light continue to trend in opposite directions.
AG sues California school district over policy to out trans students to parents
The state attorney general on Monday sued a California school district that passed a policy forcing schools to out transgender students to their parents regardless of whether the child wants them to know.
The state attorney general on Monday sued a California school district that passed a policy forcing schools to out transgender students to their parents regardless of whether the child wants them to know.
Man accused of tagging Phoenix warehouse blamed transgender women for graffiti, police say
A man suspected of tagging a warehouse near downtown Phoenix has been taken into custody and police say he blamed transgender women for the graffiti.
A man suspected of tagging a warehouse near downtown Phoenix has been taken into custody and police say he blamed transgender women for the graffiti.
Transgender restroom policies: Tom Horne says parents are threatening to pull children from schools
Restroom policies for transgender students remain at the center of a heated discussion in Arizona.
Restroom policies for transgender students remain at the center of a heated discussion in Arizona.
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.
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.
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.
Skittles' new packaging has some calling to boycott candy company
New Skittles Pride wrappers say, 'Black Trans Lives Matter.'
New Skittles Pride wrappers say, 'Black Trans Lives Matter.'
O'Shae Sibley murder: Teen suspect charged with murder as a hate crime
If convicted, the 17-year-old boy accused of stabbing and killing O'Shae Sibley is facing a minimum of 20 years in jail.
If convicted, the 17-year-old boy accused of stabbing and killing O'Shae Sibley is facing a minimum of 20 years in jail.
Ne-Yo reverses 'publicist's' apology for comments against allowing kids to transition: 'This is how I FEEL'
Pop and R&B sensation Ne-Yo appeared to reverse course for a second time regarding his stance on children receiving gender transition treatments.
Pop and R&B sensation Ne-Yo appeared to reverse course for a second time regarding his stance on children receiving gender transition treatments.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Video shows LASD deputy throwing trans man to ground during traffic stop over air freshener
Video shows the deputy punching the man in the head several times. The report said the traffic stop was for an air freshener hanging from the rearview mirror.
Video shows the deputy punching the man in the head several times. The report said the traffic stop was for an air freshener hanging from the rearview mirror.
Kevin Maxen, Jaguars assistant strength coach, comes out as first openly gay male coach in NFL
Maxen is the first known openly gay male coach in U.S. professional sports.
Maxen is the first known openly gay male coach in U.S. professional sports.
Federal judge blocks Arizona law banning transgender athletes from girls' sports teams
A federal judge in Tucson has blocked, at least for now, an Arizona law that bans transgender girls from playing on girls' school sports teams.
A federal judge in Tucson has blocked, at least for now, an Arizona law that bans transgender girls from playing on girls' school sports teams.
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.
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.