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LGBTQ+
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Senate advances Respect for Marriage Act to protect recognition of marriage equality
The stop-gap measure passed the House this summer, and President Joe Biden has vowed to sign it.
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Data on trans people is hard to come by. This survey is changing that.
The 19th talks to the lead researcher of the 2022 U.S. Trans Survey, which runs through December 5.
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New Hampshire’s James Roesener becomes first out transgender man elected to state legislature
Roesener now holds the highest elected office that an out trans man has ever held in this country, according to the Victory Fund.
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'I have to go prove that we belong': NYC Marathon sees surge in nonbinary runners
Sixteen nonbinary runners finished the NYC Marathon last year. That number nearly tripled for 2022's race.
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Florida board of medicine bars gender-affirming care for some transgender youth
Transgender youths who are already receiving medical care can continue treatment, and some doctors may still be able to accept new patients.
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Republicans in midterm races are embracing anti-trans rhetoric like never before
It’s frequently tied to the idea of ‘parental rights’ and spreads incorrect information about what kind of care is provided to trans youth.
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More than 'Don’t Say Gay': Proposed national bill is latest move in fight over LGBTQ+ rights
Over 30 House Republicans seek to ban federally funded institutions from promoting information about LGBTQ+ people that could reach children.
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How the results of Oregon’s historic three-woman race for governor could reshape the state
Abortion and LGBTQ+ rights in a deeply blue state could be impacted, as Democrat Tina Kotek is polling behind.
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Monkeypox vaccines still aren't reaching Black Americans
Vaccine access is just one of several disparities that leave queer Black men at a disadvantage in their ability to keep the virus at bay.
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Judge upholds Florida’s ban on Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming care
The lawsuit challenging the state rule continues to proceed. A plaintiff’s family explains why they seek to overturn the policy, which applies to trans adults and minors.