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National LGBTQ Task Force Launches 'Movement Moments' Podcast

ALOK and Imara JonesThe National LGBTQ Task Force — the country’s oldest LGBTQ advocacy organization — Friday launched a new limited podcast series in honor of its 50th anniversary. Read on »

We Won’t Be Erased

During this year’s Transgender Day of Visibility, it is important to acknowledge what is happening in various states around our country. Legislative attacks against transgender people — and especially against our youth — is at an all-time high. These threats are real, harmful, and need to be countered at every turn. But it is also important to reflect upon the actual visibility and progress that transgender people and their allies have achieved over the past several decades.
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A Call to Action for Trans Youth on Transgender Day of Visibility

Transgender young peopleToday, Trans Youth Equality Foundation and all trans organizations honor International Transgender Day of Visibility. We celebrate the joy and resilience of trans and nonbinary people everywhere. Yet it is harder today to be visible in most places. To youth, allies, parents, teachers, and family members, we ask that you share in the struggle to end discrimination against trans and non binary youth. Help youth feel safe to be more visible in our society.
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Equalpride's Commitment to the Resilient, Inspiring Trans Community

Pride flagAs we come together today to recognize Transgender Day of Visibility, I want to take a moment to express my support for the transgender community and to reiterate equalpride’s family of brands unwavering commitment to creating a more inclusive and equitable world for all. Read on »

Reba McEntire Slams Tennessee Anti-Drag Law, Blesses Queens in High Heels

Reba McEntireCountry music superstar Reba McEntire says she tries to stay out of politics, but she can’t help being “disappointed” in the anti-drag bill recently signed into law by Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee. Read on »

Assistant HHS Secretary Admiral Rachel Levine on Being Visible

Dr. Rachel LevineAs we acknowledge and celebrate National Transgender Day of Visibility, it’s perhaps never been more urgent to have a day like this to honor and recognize the bravery, fortitude, and contributions of the trans community. Read on »

Biden Offers Support to Trans Americans on Transgender Day of Visibility

President Joe BidenPresident Joe Biden and his administration are observing Transgender Day of Visibility today by issuing a report on ways to support LGBTQ+ and intersex youth, especially trans youth, and guidance on gender identity inclusion for federal government employees. Read on »

Biden Administration Appeals Texas Judge’s Ruling Against Obamacare, PrEP Access

PrEP pillsThe Biden Administration is wasting no time challenging Thursday's ruling by a conservative federal judge in Texas that eliminates a significant component of the Affordable Care Act’s requirements for insurance companies to cover preventative care treatment, including medications for pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP. Read on »

21 Trans Icons You Should Know on Transgender Day of Visibility

Elliot Page, Trace Lysette, Zaya Wade
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Exclusive: Ayanna Pressley on Introducing Bill to Advance Trans Rights

Ayanna PressleyU.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts introduced a bill on Transgender Day of Visibility Friday to protect transgender and nonbinary people facing credit discrimination. The Name Accuracy in Credit Reporting Act addresses credit issues and discrimination faced by transgender and nonbinary people who legally change their names. Read on »

AOC Calls Libs of TikTok Creator ‘Super Transphobic’ to Her Face

Chaya Raichik and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-CortezRep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Chaya Raichik, who runs the anti-LGBTQ+ Libs of TikTok Twitter account, exchanged heated words in the Capitol Building on Thursday. Read on »

Tennessee Congressman Prioritizes Protecting Kids From Drag Queens Over Guns

Rep. Tim BurchettA U.S. congressman from Tennessee is receiving a lot of unwanted attention for what critics say is his hypocrisy and misplaced priorities after he said that nothing could be done about kids being shot in schools but that legislation against drag queens was imperative. He called for a Christian revival. Read on »

 


 

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