Texas Anti-Choice Legislation Continues to Damage Health Care and Undermine Local Control

As GOP postures with SB 22, women’s health care pays the price

"...felt "empowering and comforting"; taking ownership of her reproductive health care was a hugely important moment in her young..."

May 17, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The State of Trans Health Care

Gender affirming care in Austin is improving. But by how much? And how far must it still go?

"...to empower the transgender community at a time when LGBTQ rights were still unsupported by the general population. This..."

April 14, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Does Austin Need an LGBTQ Center?

A look at the city's lack of a queer community hub

"...city’s thriving queer community, Austin hasn’t housed a proper LGBTQ Center in over two decades...."

April 11, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Mikaila Rushing

GOP Targets Women's Health, LGBTQ Community in First Day of Lege Filing

Texas Dems vow to keep up the fight for LGBTQ residents, women

"...Texas legislators filed three abortion-restrictive bills and the first anti-LGBTQ piece of legislation this filing period, assuring another heated..."

Nov. 14, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Out Youth Launches “Be YOU” Curriculum for LGBTQ Students

Developed to support the emotional and social well-being of LGBTQ middle and high school students

"...Thanks to LGBTQ youth services nonprofit Out Youth, schools and community organizations..."

Jan. 31, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Equality Texas Promotes LGBTQ Friendly Legislation

Report finds “stark gap” between acceptance and lack of protections

"...– urged lawmakers to take action in favor of LGBTQ non-discrimination policies...."

Feb. 27, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Lilli Hime

LGBTQ Caucus' Queer Priorities at the Texas Capitol

House's recently formed caucus announces top causes for 2019

"...The Texas House of Representatives’ recently formed LGBTQ Caucus isn’t losing any momentum. Less than a month..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Health Care Equality

Obamacare and the LGBTQ community

"...The closing deadline (Feb. 15) to enroll in a health insurance plan using the HealthCare.gov Marketplace once again looms..."

Jan. 30, 2015 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Austin Earns Top Grade in LGBTQ Scorecard

HRC report: Austin, Dallas, Ft. Worth, most LGBTQ-friendly in state

"...lead the nation in offering inclusive policies to the LGBTQ community, according to a new report...."

Oct. 18, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Qwell Hosts Design Competition for LGBTQ Community Hub

Idea generation has begun for pop-up qmmunity center Austin Outpost

"...focused on creating a home for the third largest LGBTQ community in the United States. And by home, we..."

June 27, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Savana Dunning

Step One: Create an LGBTQ Commission

It takes a village to forge a better quality of life for everybody

"...after Mayor Steve Adler announced plans to create an LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission during October’s Hate Crime Summit,..."

Jan. 19, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Conservative Group: Anti-LGBTQ Bills Could Cost Texas $8.5 Billion

Strange bedfellows make economic case against bigoted bills

"...strongly cautioning against passing any legislation that would hurt LGBTQ Texans...."

Dec. 6, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

After Filing Bill Forcing Schools to Out LGBTQ Kids, Legislator Bullies Media

Sen. Konni Burton's SB 242 isn't being misreported; it's anti-trans

"...After filing anti-LGBTQ legislation late last week, state Sen. Konni Burton, R-Ft...."

Nov. 21, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

ACLU Files Human Rights Violations Complaint With United Nations Over Texas’ Anti-LGBTQ Bills

New bans violate Texans’ rights, organizations claim

"...Nations accusing Texas of violating the human rights of LGBTQ+ Texans...."

Jan. 23, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Funding Queer Sexual Health With "F**k Buddies"

Local clinic ASHwell launches new PrEP-funding campaign

"...the friends-with-benefits relationship between pharmaceutical daddy Gilead Sciences and LGBTQ+ and sex-positive clinic ASHwell Sexual Health + Wellness dissolved..."

June 20, 2022 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

The History of the LGBTQ Movement in Austin

From Stonewall to today, how Pride has progressed in our city

"...When we talk about the LGBTQ rights movement, so often the focus falls on the..."

Aug. 9, 2019 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Opinion: The Texas State Board of Education is Failing LGBTQ+ Students

School districts and families will need to pick up the slack left by SBOE’s recent decision to exclude sexual orientation and gender identity from the curriculum

"...youth. Non-inclusive sex education is associated with negative mental health outcomes, like anxiety and depression, for LGBTQ+ individuals, perhaps..."

Sept. 18, 2020 Column by Katherine Goldey

Austin Excels in LGBTQ Scorecard

Austin continues to lead the nation in offering inclusive policies to the LGBTQ community, according to a new report

"...lead the nation in offering inclusive policies to the LGBTQ community, according to a new report...."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Human Rights Campaign Calls Texas a "High Priority" for LGBTQ Equality

A long way to go, but public opinion trends toward legislative action

"...Thursday, Jan. 31, the educational branch of the national LGBTQ civil rights organization released its fifth annual State Equality..."

Feb. 8, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission Sends Recommendations to Council

Commission issues three wishes, two that will need money

"...Austin’s LGBTQ Quality of Life Commission has passed its first set..."

Aug. 21, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Qmmunity: Trump Admin Could Soon Undermine Health Care Protections for LGBTQIA

Find queer connection with virtual events

"...global pandemic can halt the Tr*mp administration's war on LGBTQIA rights. On Fri., April 24, Politico reported the Department..."

May 1, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

Training APD Officers on LGBTQ Communities

Department seeks feedback before finalizing new coursework

"...Training APD Officers on LGBTQ Communities..."

Aug. 4, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Qmmunity: A Landmark Hearing, but LGBTQ Voices Still Needed at the Capitol

Plus Guerrilla Queer Bar's Spring Fling and more qweeah events

"...In a landmark hearing, the House Committee on Public Health debated whether to ban conversion therapy for minors last..."

May 10, 2019 Column by Beth Sullivan

AISD's "Concerned Parents" Rail Against LGBTQ Inclusivity

Religious extremists against comprehensive sex ed and Welcoming Schools program

"...itself a "subgroup" of Mass Resistance Texas, a statewide anti-LGBTQ blog. Judging from their own site, CPA formed sometime..."

Aug. 18, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

The Austin Women Dispelling Stigma and Moving Mental Health Issues Forward

From Sheriff Sally Hernandez to state Rep. Celia Israel, local women are changing the conversation

"...a casserole over, because we're navigating a really serious health issue and yeah! It would be great to have..."

July 5, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Qmmunity: Health Equity During COVID-19

An intersectional framework to how we live and help others is essential for a healthier, more equitable future

"...As the coronavirus spreads, another public health threat is exposed: inequity. Indeed, COVID-19, the disease caused..."

April 3, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

Five Texas Families Sue State Over Ban on Health Care for Trans Youth

ACLU says C U in court

"...Greg Abbott signed into law SB 14, prohibiting Texas health care professionals from treating gender dysphoria, including through hormone..."

July 21, 2023 News Feature by Dex Wesley Parra

Depressed Cake Shop Aims to Make Talking About Mental Health Delicious

NAMI Central Texas, local bakers inspire important conversations

"...capture both the struggles and the light in mental health conditions.”..."

May 6, 2022 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Federal District Court Rules Employers Can Refuse to Purchase Health Insurance That Covers PrEP

When lifesaving medicines are against someone’s religion

"...court in Ft. Worth against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, as Judge Reed O'Connor ruled in..."

Sept. 23, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Qmmunity: No Place for Bigotry in Health Care

Plus lots of virtual events to remind y’all of yer queer magic

"...for COVID-19 patients in NYC – defended his organization's anti-LGBTQIA "Statement of Faith" all hospital volunteers must adhere to:..."

April 17, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

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