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Kate Sosin
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The word missing from the vast majority of anti-trans legislation? Transgender
In 102 anti-trans bills in seven states, the word “transgender” appears just eight times, part of an effort to deny trans kids’ existence even as the legislation affects what they can and cannot do.
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2021 is now the deadliest year on record for transgender people
This year has shattered the record of transgender homicides in a year with 47 to date — most of them Black or Latinx.
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Before the Chappelle special, trans employees at Netflix say they were doing the work of HR
An employee resource group gave employees a new voice inside the media company. It also gave them responsibilities they were never hired to do.
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Virginia Republican Glenn Youngkin opposes marriage equality
Glenn Youngkin’s campaign said his stance was a private matter, but it troubles those who have considered the issue settled.
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Netflix employees and their allies walk out over company's handling of anti-trans Chappelle special
Workers walked off the job at 10:30 a.m. and were joined by LGBTQ+ protesters and allies in front of the building.
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In Western Massachusetts, a clinic by and for transgender people seeks to revolutionize health care
Transhealth Northampton wants to change primary care for its trans patients — and also for everyone else.
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Pete Buttigieg took parental leave. LGBTQ+ advocates and administration officials say that should be normal.
A paid-leave proposal is part of the White House’s proposed Build Back Better legislation.
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The history of National Coming Out Day contains both pride and pain
For many, the day holds deep personal and political importance. And its history would preview painful battles that LGBTQ+ people would continue to confront.
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Advocates fear Texas abortion ban could impact LGBTQ+ health care
Planned Parenthoods have long provided hormones, cancer screenings and some of the only gender-affirming care in parts of Texas. If they close, LGBTQ+ people could have few options.
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Human Rights Campaign leader Alphonso David faces internal crisis of confidence over Cuomo scandal
The president of the country’s largest LGBTQ+ organization was set to celebrate his two-year anniversary with a splashy media campaign. Now, his actions have prompted an internal review