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What It Means To Be Latinx and Queer

Being Latinx is beautiful. Being queer is beautiful. However, while holding both identities can merge the best parts of two worlds, we also know it can come with significant challenges. Our research on LGBTQ+ young people of color showed that 64% of LGBTQ+ young people of color who experienced racial discrimination also experienced sexual orientation and/or gender identity-based discrimination in the past year. Two identities sometimes means two reasons for people to unjustly attack you. We know the Latinx community is facing persecution in America today, particularly in the form of racial profiling, ICE raids, and hateful political propaganda which…
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7 People To Remember This Women’s Equality Day And Beyond

In a time where women’s history and LGBTQ+ history are facing erasure, remembering the heroes of the past is more important than ever. Our world has been shaped in so many ways by people who dreamed big and forged hope despite the obstacles by unapologetically advocating for others. Unfortunately, women’s contributions to human advancement are too frequently glossed over, misattributed, or forgotten. This is also true for women’s involvement in the LGBTQ+ movement. Countless women have put their lives on the line to fight for equity and the rights we all deserve. Without their leadership and heart, LGBTQ+ rights would…
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Creating LGBTQ+-Affirming Schools: Practical Ways Educators Can Support LGBTQ+ Youth

Download the Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health in Schools guide here. For LGBTQ+ young people, feeling supported at school can make a meaningful difference in their mental health and well-being. According to The Trevor Project’s 2025 U.S. National Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Young People, school is the second-most-affirming space identified by LGBTQ+ young people, with 57% describing it as a place where they experience affirmation. And that support matters: LGBTQ+ young people who reported having access to LGBTQ+ supportive spaces at school reported lower rates of suicide attempts than those without access to those spaces. Creating an…
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The Trevor Project Condemns New Federal Rule to Restrict Health Care for Transgender Youth in the U.S.

Research shows that access to transgender health care is associated with significantly lower rates of depression and suicide risk among transgender and nonbinary young people August 11, 2026 – The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released a new rule that, if allowed to take effect, would restrict access to best-practice health care for transgender and nonbinary young people beginning in October 2026. The Trevor Project’s Senior Vice President of Public Engagement Campaigns, Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen (he/him), released the following statement in response: “This rule is a dangerous restriction on doctor-prescribed health care. Since the rule was first proposed back in…
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Welcoming Spaces Spotlight: Sam Leicht 

The Trevor Project interviewed Sam Leicht, the visionary founder behind Pridefit. Launched in 2020, Pridefit has rapidly grown into the world’s largest LGBTQ+ fitness community, offering the on-demand Pridefit App and the live, interactive Pridefit LIVE Zoom classes. Pridefit intentionally shifts the focus toward a supportive, sustainable journey and prioritizes safety, expert coaching, and a welcoming community.  Leicht is redefining what it means to move our bodies with joy and confidence. He opens up about his own challenging experiences in athletics, passes on a powerful anecdote from his mother, and shares an inspiring message for LGBTQ+ young people who might…
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How has the 2026 state legislative session impacted LGBTQ+ youth?

As Pride Month comes to a close, the majority of state legislatures are adjourning for their summer recess. With the closing of legislative sessions comes a wave of newly enacted laws impacting the way LGBTQ+ young people navigate their daily life. Some of these laws positively impact LGBTQ+ young people, making their communities safer and more welcoming, while others have been enacted to undermine the needs of LGBTQ+ young people and create barriers for transgender and nonbinary young people to access essential services and gendered spaces.  Many states’ discriminatory efforts mirror the federal government’s continued attacks on LGBTQ+ youth, as…
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The Trevor Project Condemns Supreme Court Decision on Anti-Transgender Sports Bans

94% of transgender and nonbinary youth said anti-LGBTQ+ policies, laws, and debates – such as those at the center of these cases – caused them stress or anxiety June 30, 2026 – Today, The Supreme Court of the United States issued their decision in West Virginia v. B.P.J. and Little v. Hecox, two cases that centered on challenges brought by transgender students against state laws that prohibit transgender women and girls from playing on school sports teams that match their gender identity. In a 6-3 decision, the justices ruled to uphold state laws that prohibit transgender girls from participating in…
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Reflecting on the Anniversary of Stonewall

LGBTQ+ history is American history. Our community deserves a bright future in this country, too. By: Jaymes Black (they/she/he), CEO of The Trevor ProjectToday, we honor the 57th anniversary of the Stonewall riots, an infamous moment in American LGBTQ+ history. On June 28, 1969, police raided The Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York City, and our community – led by LGBTQ+ people of color and transgender women – fought back.  While this wasn’t the first time that LGBTQ+ people fought back against injustice (and it would be far from the last), this incident served as a catalyst for…