LGBTQ+

The intent of updating its registration questions, according to the hospital system, is to improve care for the trans and nonbinary community. But advocates in that community say they haven’t been told about the rollout of these questions.

Ferentinos will perform at the "Funny with Pride Comedy Show" at Woodstock Pride on June 7.

Planned Parenthood of Northern New England said in a press release that this particular health center, which is currently open just two days a week, has faced significant challenges since the pandemic.

Outright Vermont is urging state lawmakers to safeguard the rights of youth in Vermont as the Trump administration seeks to rollback protections for LGBTQ+ Americans.

Following a flurry of action at the federal level, the Vermont School Boards Association rescinded a model policy this week that outlines protections for trans and gender-nonconforming students. And then, just as suddenly, it reversed course.

Two high school athletes have asked a federal judge to expand their lawsuit challenging the state’s transgender sports ban to include President Trump and his recent order banning transgender girls from playing on girls’ sports teams.

An executive order on gender runs counter to state laws that offer LGBTQ protections.

At the Pride Center of Vermont, Trans Program Manager and SafeSpace Advocate Em Russo says people are thinking through gender markers on their documents, coming together in support group settings and — finding moments of joy.

Planned Parenthood of Northern New England says following the presidential election, its health centers across Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine are hearing from more patients wanting appointments.

The right to abortion, as well as gender-affirming care, are very much in flux on a national scale. Vermont’s politics and policies lean toward protecting these medical services.