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Some LGBTQ+ people worry that the COVID-19 vaccine will affect HIV medication. It won’t.
Most LGBTQ+ adults are vaccinated, but the concerns are coming from a particularly vulnerable minority. There is no evidence the two treatments interact negatively, experts say.
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Olympic officials nudge sports federations toward greater inclusion for transgender and nonbinary athletes
The International Olympic Committee issued nonbinding guidelines, including one on testosterone testing, that would allow more athletes to participate.
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The word missing from the vast majority of anti-trans legislation? Transgender
In 102 anti-trans bills in seven states, the word “transgender” appears just eight times, part of an effort to deny trans kids’ existence even as the legislation affects what they can and cannot do.
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2021 is now the deadliest year on record for transgender people
This year has shattered the record of transgender homicides in a year with 47 to date — most of them Black or Latinx.
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The U.S. still has only 5 Black trans elected officials after November 2
Trans people are underrepresented in elected office, and even fewer are people of color. Candidates and advocates tell The 19th that campaign finance and economic disparities are major factors.
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Senate confirms Beth Robinson as the first out LGBTQ+ woman to serve on a federal appeals court
The Vermont judge helped lay the groundwork for marriage equality in 1999 when she argued for legal protections for same-sex couples.
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Biden White House holds largest meeting with intersex advocates
Intersex advocates who were at the virtual meeting tell The 19th that they appreciate the historic moment, but they want action.
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‘Delay is okay’: Austin officials condemn unnecessary surgery on intersex children
Parents and intersex advocates tell The 19th that the rush to operate and a lack of information can lead to lasting trauma for children.
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Gov. Greg Abbott signs Texas’ first statewide anti-trans bill. What may come next?
How schools would enforce a law on birth certificates and sports participation is unclear, and likely open to interpretation from district to district.
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How a law on shift scheduling helps many women workers in Seattle
Posting work hours two weeks in advance helps retail and food service workers, many of whom are women of color with caregiving responsibilities, a study finds.