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The U.S. assistant secretary for health, who will speak at Texas Christian University, says physicians need to be more vocal in fighting politically motivated attacks on vulnerable trans youth.

The specific details regarding the bills vary between state. But overall, they seek to prohibit schools from using a curriculum or discussing topics of gender identity or sexual orientation.

Billboards supporting LGBTQ visibility will be displayed in five major markets in Florida for eight weeks starting Monday, said New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

The American Library Association says libraries faced the highest number of book challenges since they started tracking in 2000. Maia Kobabe's Gender Queer topped their list of most challenged books.

The law says public school teachers may not instruct on sexual orientation or gender identity in grades kindergarten through third grade.

Musicians attending the 30th anniversary of Palm Beach Pride this weekend say they won't let the "Don't Say Gay" bill steal the festival's joy.

Fifteen states have enacted or are currently considering laws that would restrict medical treatments to more than 58,000 transgender youth.

It's in response to what they say is CEO Bob Chapek’s slow response in publicly criticizing the legislation.

Many of these laws will be challenged, but it's not just about the threat of legal action. Studies have shown that LGBTQ youth already face higher health and suicide risks.

The legislation, dubbed by critics as the "Don’t Say Gay" bill, now heads to Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has suggested he will sign it into law.

The vote on Tuesday makes Chile the eighth Latin American country to extend equal rights to same sex couples, and marks a reversal for the country's conservative leadership.

Robinson laid the legal groundwork for marriage equality before becoming an associate justice on the Vermont Supreme Court. Her confirmation is being hailed as a milestone for LGBTQ representation.