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December 20, 2024 at 12:20 PM

Some families cut relatives off over LGBTQ politics this holiday season

The holidays can be a difficult time for those in the LGBTQ community as anti-LGBTQ sentiment grows nationwide.
December 20, 2024 at 12:20 PM
The holidays can be difficult for some folks in the LGBTQ community who may not be accepted by their family or community.
December 17, 2024 at 8:21 PM

Montana judge blocks rule that prevented transgender people from changing sex on docs

A state judge in Montana has temporarily blocked policies that prevented transgender people from changing the sex designation on their birth certificates and driver's licenses
December 17, 2024 at 8:21 PM
December 17, 2024 at 6:16 PM

Drag legend Murray Hill to host 1st-ever drag king competition series

Drag performer Murray Hill will host the first-ever drag king competition series, "King of Drag," premiering in spring 2025 on LGBTQ+ streamer Revry.
December 17, 2024 at 6:16 PM
Comic and actor Murray Hill hosts the "Downtown at the KC Cabaret" at The Kennedy Center, Feb. 23, 2024, in Washington, D.C.
December 16, 2024 at 1:49 PM

Rep. Nancy Mace's position on LGBTQ community appears to have changed

Rep. Nancy Mace has made headlines for her rhetoric around the transgender community, including her efforts to ban transgender women from using women's restrooms.
December 16, 2024 at 1:49 PM
Rep. Nancy Mace speaks to reporters as she heads to a House Republican Caucus meeting on Capitol Hill, Nov. 19, 2024, in Washington.
December 16, 2024 at 12:08 AM

Clay Aiken recalls losing '50 percent' of his fans after coming out in 2008

"We are in a very different time," the singer said.
December 16, 2024 at 12:08 AM
Clay Aiken is seen at The Hollywood Christmas Parade on Dec. 1, 2024 in Los Angeles.
December 13, 2024 at 1:58 PM

Japan's ban on recognizing same-sex unions is unconstitutional, a court finds

A Japanese high court has ruled that the refusal to recognize same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, the latest victory for the LGBTQ+ community that adds pressure on the reluctant government
December 13, 2024 at 1:58 PM
Plaintiffs and their supporters celebrate after a Japanese high court ruled that the country’s refusal to recognize same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, outside the Fukuoka High Court in Fukuoka, southern Japan, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024. The banner, in red, reads "Unconstitutional at the high court." (Kyodo News via AP)
December 11, 2024 at 6:30 PM

Britain indefinitely bans puberty blockers for children with gender dysphoria

The British government has indefinitely banned puberty blockers for children with gender dysphoria after independent experts found there was an unacceptable safety risk in prescribing the medication
December 11, 2024 at 6:30 PM
December 9, 2024 at 3:17 PM

SCOTUS rejects parents' challenge to school guidance for transgender students

The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from Wisconsin parents who wanted to challenge a school district’s guidance for supporting transgender students
December 9, 2024 at 3:17 PM
FILE - The Supreme Court is framed by the columns of the Capitol in Washington, Dec. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
December 7, 2024 at 10:54 PM

Man accused of hate crime in killing of gay man claims self-defense

A Florida man accused of a hate crime for killing a gay man is asking a judge to dismiss the charges, saying he acted in self-defense
December 7, 2024 at 10:54 PM
December 5, 2024 at 10:39 PM

Protests outside of Supreme Court capture growing fears for transgender Americans

ABC News spoke with protesters, including Montana State Rep. Zooey Zephyr, about the Supreme Court case concerning gender-affirming care for transgender youth.
December 5, 2024 at 10:39 PM
Attorney and transgender rights activist Chase Strangio speaks to supporters outside of the Supreme Court, Dec. 4, 2024, in Washington.
December 5, 2024 at 10:34 PM

Tennessee attorney general defends trans ban in front of SCOTUS

Jonathan Skrmetti argued his case in front of the Supreme Court on Wednesday, defending Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors.
December 5, 2024 at 10:34 PM
VIDEO: Tennessee attorney general defends trans ban in front of SCOTUS
December 5, 2024 at 5:59 PM

SCOTUS hears arguments over transgender care for minors

Three families and a doctor, supported by the Biden administration, are challenging a Tennessee law that bans procedures like hormone therapies and puberty blockers for minors.
December 5, 2024 at 5:59 PM
VIDEO: SCOTUS hears arguments over transgender care for minors
December 4, 2024 at 7:29 PM

Transgender teen implores Supreme Court to strike Tennessee gender-affirming care ban

Tennessee family wants Supreme Court to strike down ban on gender-affirming treatments for minors on the grounds of sex discrimination and violating parental rights.
December 4, 2024 at 7:29 PM
LW, who asked not to show her face, is a 16-year-old transgender teenager challenging Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming medical treatments that have improved her quality of life.
December 4, 2024 at 5:58 PM

Tennessee family takes fight for transgender care to Supreme Court

ABC News’ Devin Dwyer talks to a Tennessee couple that's arguing, on behalf of their daughter, that a state law banning certain medical treatments for transgender minors is unconstitutional.
December 4, 2024 at 5:58 PM
Tennessee family takes fight for transgender care to Supreme Court
December 4, 2024 at 4:11 PM

Landmark Supreme Court case weighs gender-affirming care for trans kids

Sarah Kate Ellis, President of GLAAD, discussed the landmark Supreme Court case that weighs gender-affirming care for trans kids.
December 4, 2024 at 4:11 PM
VIDEO: Landmark Supreme Court case weighs gender-affirming care for trans kids
December 3, 2024 at 7:17 PM

Alex Consani makes history as 1st transgender Model of the Year

Alex Consani has made history as the first transgender model to receive the Fashion Awards' Model of the Year award.
December 3, 2024 at 7:17 PM
Alex Consani attends The Fashion Awards 2024 presented by Pandora at Royal Albert Hall on Dec. 2, 2024 in London.
November 27, 2024 at 4:30 PM

Ohio governor signs transgender bathroom ban for students

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed a transgender bathroom ban into law.
November 27, 2024 at 4:30 PM
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine takes part in a sound check at the Fiserv Forum ahead of the 2024 Republican National Convention, July 14, 2024, in Milwaukee.
1 month ago

Transgender residents living under bathroom ban reflect on Sarah McBride controversy

Transgender residents living under a bathroom ban in Texas reflect on the controversy surrounding Sarah McBridge and new Congressional restrictions.
1 month ago
Representative-elect Sarah McBride attends an orientation for new members of Congress at the US Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 14, 2024.
1 month ago

The congressional bathroom ban is the latest transgender policy battle

538's polling column about Republicans' transgender bathroom bans, Trump's transition, trust in polls and Thanksgiving plans.
1 month ago
Welcome to Pollapalooza, 538's roundup of the latest polls.
1 month ago

Utah State University aims to join lawsuit challenging trans sports participation

Utah State University has filed a motion to join an ongoing lawsuit that aims at challenging transgender sports participation policies.
1 month ago
The San Jose State Spartans play the Air Force Falcons during the first set of an NCAA college volleyball match, on Oct. 31, 2024, in San Jose, Calif.
1 month ago

Gun violence becomes growing concern for transgender community

At least 36 transgender or gender-expansive people were killed in the last year, the majority killed by a gun. A new Everytown study spotlights this gun violence.
1 month ago
Righteous Torrence Hill, a trans man fatally shot in February, was the founder of an LGBTQ-focused barber shop.
1 month ago

By The Numbers: Trans Day of Remembrance

A look at the numbers behind the harm and hate the transgender community often bears and how gender-motivated crimes and anti-LGBTQ bills impact the population.
1 month ago
By The Numbers: Trans Day of Remembrance
1 month ago

Transgender women won't be allowed to use women’s restrooms in Capitol: Johnson

House Speaker Mike Johnson said transgender women cannot use women’s restrooms in the Capitol and House office buildings
1 month ago
Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson speaks briefly with reporters to clarify his position on Democratic Representative-elect Sarah McBride, who is set to become the first transgender woman in Congress in Washington, Nov. 19, 2024.
1 month ago

Transgender women won't be allowed to use women’s restrooms in Capitol: Johnson

House Speaker Mike Johnson said transgender women cannot use women's restrooms in the Capitol and House office buildings.
1 month ago
House Speaker Mike Johnson said transgender women cannot use women's restrooms in the Capitol and House office buildings.
1 month ago

Gun violence becomes growing concern for transgender community

At least 36 transgender or gender-expansive people were killed in the last year, the majority killed by a gun.
1 month ago
At least 36 transgender or gender-expansive people were killed in the last year, the majority killed by a gun.
1 month ago

Transgender bathroom ban aimed at McBride: Mace

Rep. Nancy Mace said the bill she introduced to ban transgender women from using women's restrooms at the U.S. Capitol was "absolutely" in response to Rep.-elect Sarah McBride's entering Congress.
1 month ago
Republican Rep. Nancy Mace said Tuesday that the bill she introduced to ban transgender women from using women's restrooms at the U.S. Capitol was "absolutely" in response to Rep.-elect Sarah McBride's entering Congress.
1 month ago

Bill would ban transgender women from using women's restroom at Capitol

Republican Rep. Nancy Mace was asked Tuesday about the bill she introduced to ban transgender women from using women's restrooms at the U.S. Capitol.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Bill would ban transgender women from using women's restroom at Capitol
1 month ago

Speaker Johnson clarifies earlier remarks on Rep.-elect Sarah McBride

House Speaker Mike Johnson said he "welcomes all new members with open arms."
1 month ago
House Speaker Mike Johnson said he "welcomes all new members with open arms."
1 month ago

Rep. Mace says Capitol restroom bill targeted 1st transgender member of Congress

Rep.-elect Sarah McBride is the first transgender member of Congress.
1 month ago
In this Oct. 24, 2023, file photo, Rep. Nancy Mace is shown in Washington, D.C. | Rep.-elect Sarah McBride is shown at the U.S. Capitol Building, Nov. 15, 2024, in Washington, D.C.
1 month ago

Republican to introduce transgender bathroom ban at the US Capitol

The bill would come as Rep.-elect Sarah McBride prepares to take office as the first transgender member of Congress.
1 month ago
Rep. Nancy Mace, a Republican from South Carolina, speaks during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 17, 2024.
1 month ago

FBI investigates new round of offensive and racist texts

The messages has targeted LGBTQ+ high school students as recipients were allegedly told to report to re-education camp.
1 month ago
VIDEO: FBI investigates new round of offensive and racist texts
1 month ago

Hispanic, LGBTQ communities receive hateful emails after racist text surge

Members of the Hispanic and LGBTQIA+ communities are now receiving emails saying they have been selected for deportation or to report to a re-education camp.
1 month ago
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Former classmate sentenced to life in prison in murder of gay teen Blaze Bernstein

Samuel Woodward was found guilty of murdering his former classmate, Blaze Bernstein, in a hate crime.
1 month ago
Samuel Woodward testifies in Orange County Superior Court, June 13, 2024, in Santa Ana, Calif.
1 month ago

Ohio transgender bathroom ban heads to governor's desk

A transgender bathroom ban has been sent to Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine's desk after passing through the state legislature.
1 month ago
Ohio State Capitol building in Columbus, Ohio.
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Nex Benedict's school district agrees to address Title IX harassment violations

The Department of Education announced that Oklahoma's Owasso Public Schools has agreed to “remedy violations of Title IX” following LGBTQ+ student Nex Benedict's death.
1 month ago
The Department of Education announced that Oklahoma's Owasso Public Schools has agreed to “remedy violations of Title IX” following LGBTQ+ student Nex Benedict's death.
1 month ago

LGBTQ crisis hotlines see surge of calls amid Trump election

LGBTQ hotlines nationwide, including the Rainbow Youth Project and the Trevor Project, are seeing massive surges in crisis outreach amid the fallout of the election.
1 month ago
A protect trans sign is seen in this undated stock photo.
1 month ago

LGBTQ crisis hotlines see surge of calls amid Trump election

LGBTQ hotlines nationwide, including the Rainbow Youth Project and the Trevor Project, are seeing massive surges in crisis outreach amid the fallout of the election. ABC News’ Devin Dwyer reports.
1 month ago
VIDEO: LGBTQ crisis hotlines see surge of calls amid Trump election
1 month ago

After years of fighting, transgender elders celebrate as acceptance grows

For transgender elders like Imperato, today’s world is a stark contrast to the world they once lived in as LGBTQ progress and acceptance continues to grow.
1 month ago
Renée Imperato spoke with ABC News about growing older as a transgender person.
1 month ago

12 students charged in hate crime assault at Salisbury University in Maryland

Police believe the fraternity cohort targeted the man because of his sexual orientation.
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Police car flashes lights
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Rep. Zooey Zephyr, transgender Montana legislator, wins reelection

Zephyr was censured after she argued on the state House floor against a gender-affirming care ban for transgender youth.
1 month ago
Zephyr was censured after she argued on the state House floor against a gender-affirming care ban for transgender youth.
1 month ago

Rep. Zooey Zephyr, trans legislator censured in Montana, wins reelection

Montana state Rep. Zooey Zephyr -- the state's first openly trans lawmaker -- ran for reelection to the state House after she was censured.
1 month ago
Rep. Zooey Zephyr looks on as Majority Leader Sue Vinton makes a motion discipline Rep. Zephyr during a session in the House of Representatives at the Montana State Capitol in Helena, Mont., April 26, 2023.
2 months ago

Election fact check: Trump, Harris on transgender issues

What we know about the issues and how former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris expect to legislate transgender policies.
2 months ago
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump watches a video featuring Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris as he speaks at a campaign rally, Oct. 29, 2024, in Allentown, Pa.
2 months ago

HRC president on the importance of voting to protect LGBTQAI+ rights

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Kelley Robinson, the president of the Human Rights Campaign, about how the 2024 presidency could impact the future LGBTQAI+ communities.
2 months ago
HRC president on the importance of voting to protect LGBTQAI+ rights
2 months ago

These LGBTQ+ dads are on a mission to build more queer families

After the birth of their daughter, Pat and Carlos Dolan want to normalize LGBTQ+ families and make the process more affordable.
2 months ago
VIDEO: These LGBTQ+ dads are on a mission to build more queer families
2 months ago

Elton John shares what won him over to bring Tammy Faye's story to Broadway

Elton John, Jake Shears and Katie Brayben talk about the new Broadway musical, "Tammy Faye."
2 months ago
Elton John and Jake Shears appear in this image with ABC News’ Deborah Roberts
2 months ago

Trump and allies are pouring millions into anti-trans election ads as election nears

Former President Donald Trump and his Republican allies are aggressively pushing anti-trans messaging in the final stretch of the 2024 election.
2 months ago
Former US President Donald Trump, center, and his family stand on stage during the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisc. on July 18, 2024.
2 months ago

Mom and son run Chicago Marathon to honor trans youth

Lev Grosshandler and his mom Jen ran the Chicago Marathon in honor of his sister who identifies as trans.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Mom and son run Chicago Marathon to honor trans youth
2 months ago

800 vets kicked out under 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' get honorable discharges from DOD

More than 13,000 service members were kicked out under the policy between 1994 and 2011.
2 months ago
The Pentagon is seen from the air in Washington, U.S., March 3, 2022, more than a week after Russia invaded Ukraine.
2 months ago

Mother of trans student athlete sues Florida school district alleging retaliation

A lawsuit against the Broward County School Board and Florida Department of Education has been filed on behalf of Jessica Norton, the mother of a transgender athlete.
2 months ago
Jessica Norton, center, speaks with members of the media after the Broward County School Board meeting at Plantation High School auditorium, July 30, 2024, in Plantation, Fla.
2 months ago

3% of US high schoolers identify as transgender, first-of-its-kind survey shows

In the first nationally representative survey about transgender students, the CDC found that 3.3% of U.S. high school students identified as transgender in 2023.
2 months ago