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How to talk to kids when someone in their life comes out as transgender, and why experts say a 'straightforward' approach is best
Experts share how to talk about someone's transition and correct pronouns in an age-appropriate way.
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Amy Schneider was hesitant to come out as trans on 'Jeopardy' at first: 'I don’t want it to be something that I’m hiding or seem ashamed of'
"I’m trans, but that can be a thing that overshadows everything else," the 'Jeopardy!' champ said.
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‘We just wanna run’: Why marathons should include a gender non-binary category, says this athlete
Transmaculine runner Cal Calamia shares the importance of competing in the non-binary category of marathons.
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Sex education in America gets a failing grade, according to experts. Here's why — and how they believe it can change.
What's taught about sex and sexuality often comes down to the edicts of school districts, making for a U.S. patchwork of sex ed curricula that, say experts, is a recipe for disaster.
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These families with trans kids are leaving their home states to escape criminalization: ‘We’re ready to fight and defend’
As more conservative states vote against trans kids, some parents are seeking refuge elsewhere.
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Michaela Jaé Rodriguez says being vulnerable is like 'peeling an onion': 'You gain a bit of strength every single time'
The trailblazing actress shares how she found confidence by learning to let go.
Yahoo LifeJonathan Van Ness says LGBTQ+ representation doesn't necessarily 'make people's lives better day to day' in wake of new legislation
The "Queer Eye" star pointed to recent laws, such as the anti-trans bills, that suggest that despite increased representation, things are not getting better for the LGBTQ+ community.
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More than 5% of Americans under 30 now identify as transgender or nonbinary, new research finds
Meanwhile, more than four in 10 people (or 44%) say they know a trans person — up from 42% in 2021 and 37% in 2017.
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As a child, Laverne Cox dreamed of owning a Barbie doll. Now she's being turned into one: 'It's never too late to have a happy childhood'
The "Orange is the New Black" actress, who turns 50 this month, says she hopes her Barbie doll inspires parents to let all kids play with the toys they want, regardless of gender.
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Why this transgender activist is speaking out about his abortion in the fight for Roe v. Wade
Transgender community organizer Cazembe Murphy Jackson shares how getting an abortion after a sexual assault saved his life.
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Why was J.K. Rowling canceled? The 'Harry Potter' author's controversies explained.
Here, a complete history of why J.K. Rowling got canceled.
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These trans men are redefining masculinity through fitness education: 'Queer people just want to exist as they are'
"I have a voice to add to the table of masculinity that I think could be really eye-opening," says one activist.
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Why this 11-year-old transgender activist is fighting for the right to medical care in Texas: 'I have to speak up'
Trans activist Kai Shappley, 11, shares her story of activism and how she found her voice.
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U.S. passports to include 'X' gender option. Why it's a 'victory for millions of people,' activists say
"This is a really wonderful first step, but we cannot accept it as the final step," one activists says.
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What it means to 'look like a woman' when you're trans: 'You can be feminine and strong'
Breaking away from beauty norms can be uniquely challenging for transgender women, who often feel bound by standards of femininity in ways that can land differently than for cisgender women.
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'Star Wars' fans rally to raise funds to support transgender youth: 'This is something we refuse to stand by silently for'
Inspired by "Star Wars" character Padme Amidala, 77 fans of the franchise have banded together to raise money for Equality Texas, an organization that supports transgender youth.
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Texas has declared gender-affirming medical care for trans youth to be 'abuse.' Here's what it really is, say experts.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says state agencies are required to investigate families pursuing gender-affirming care for their children. Here's what gender-affirming care really is — and isn't.
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Busy Philipps calls out Texas governor for 'cruelty' towards trans youth: 'Small sad man grasping for power'
The directive, which many are calling transphobic, has earned Gov. Greg Abbott the ire of stars like Philipps, who penned a lengthy note about the news on her Instagram.
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Amy Schneider on the 'responsibility' of representing the trans community on 'Jeopardy!': 'We have come a lot farther than I had even thought'
The "Jeopardy!" winner is opening up about LGBTQ rights and her place in history.
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Queer youth are embracing a flood of labels, from 'aceflux' to 'xenogender.' Here's why.
“It’s almost like these labels allow you to really embrace who you are and feel pride about things that you might not have felt pride about before."
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Elliot Page fans laud his latest selfie: 'Thank you for living your truth'
The actor has inspired a wave of dialogue about trans rights since coming out in December 2020.
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Miss USA's first transgender contestant, Kataluna Enriquez, on being eliminated early: 'I think they were just not ready'
“It was disappointing to me, because I had so much more to offer, I had so much I wanted to talk about," Enriquez says of the interview portion of the competition. "My interview was solely on my transitioning."
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Fitness trainer says working out allowed him to come out as transgender: 'I'm actually getting to build the chest I've always wanted'
"The gym was somewhere that I went to try and just build myself, kind of just paint my canvas."
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Brian Michael Smith of '9-1-1 Lonestar' is first transgender man to make 'People' list of 'Sexiest Men'
The actor celebrated on Instagram, writing he was "incredibly honored" to have made the list.
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Author of the most-banned book in the U.S. speaks out: 'I expect to be relegated to the edges'
It's Banned Books Week, and holding the No. 1 spot of most-banned book in America for three years running is the kids' novel "George," about a transgender girl.
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Elliot Page makes first red carpet appearance since disclosing he's transgender. The look has a special meaning.
The actor paid homage to Oscar Wilde with a green flower.