Rachel Levine led fights against HIV & STIs at HHS. Now Trump’s undoing that progress, and she’s speaking out
The former assistant secretary for health is breaking her silence on the damage Trump's HHS is doing.
May 13, 2025
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White House anti-gender-affirming care post is full of lies
A new post on the White House website calls this care "chemical and surgical mutilation" and "immoral, unjust, and disproven practices." None of that is true.
April 28, 2025
Rachel Levine's potential replacement once said trans youth should undergo 'corrective care'
Also, while the Alabama doctor says he’s never treated transgender patients, records reveal that he did offer surgical care to transgender men.
April 14, 2025
Republicans strip Louisiana's only LGBTQ+ elected official of leadership role
Davante Lewis tells The Advocate about his removal as vice chairman on Louisiana's Public Service Commission, which he believes was racially and politically motivated.
February 20, 2025
Black gay official could lose leadership role after criticizing Louisiana governor's anti-LGBTQ+ post
Davante Lewis talks to The Advocate ahead of a vote to remove him from his vice chairman role on Louisiana's Public Service Commission — all for defending former HHS official Dr. Rachel Levine.
February 18, 2025
Biden administration had record level of LGBTQ+ representation
The administration truly looked like America.
January 22, 2025
Health and Human Services takes stand against nonconsensual intersex surgeries
The report comes from the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, headed by Adm. Rachel Levine.
January 16, 2025
The Advocate ranked the 25 most important queer history moments of the century so far
From the good and the bad, from marriage equality, decriminalization of queer sex, and groundbreaking electoral victories to the Pulse massacre and the unfortunate election of Donald Trump to the presidency — twice — here are the biggest queer news events of the first quarter of the 21st century.
December 23, 2024
Federal government eases rules on organ transplants between donors and recipients with HIV
A new rule applies to liver and kidney transplants and will increase access to these organs, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
November 27, 2024
No, HHS Assistant Secretary Rachel Levine isn't performing pagan rituals in the woods
The doctored footage has been circulating on social media lately in which Levine's head was digitally placed onto the body of a woman wearing robes and a pentacle necklace.
November 22, 2024
GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin attacks Pete Buttigieg & Rachel Levine in defending Trump’s AG pick, Matt Gaetz
The Oklahoma U.S. senator accused the media and Joe Biden’s team of not scrutinizing LGBTQ+ members of the administration.
November 20, 2024
Republican Ron Johnson likens accused sex trafficker Matt Gaetz to trans official Rachel Levine
Gaetz has been the subject of an investigation by the House Ethics Committee over claims he had a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old, who he allegedly paid to travel with him, as well as lobbying violations.
November 18, 2024
Anti-trans ads erode support for transgender people in America with no effect on presidential election: study
While Trump and Republicans aren’t winning over voters with transphobic ads, they are succeeding at making Americans skeptical of trans rights.
October 24, 2024
Drag queen featured in anti-trans attack ad against Kamala Harris considers suing Trump campaign
Pattie Gonia says that the Republican former president’s campaign used her likeness without permission.
October 4, 2024
White House statement on transgender minors’ health care sparks outrage by LGBTQ+ rights groups
The Biden administration seems to be okay with some limits on bodily autonomy.
July 3, 2024
Jill and Ashley Biden welcome hundreds to rainbow-themed White House Pride Month party
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden hosted a colorful celebration of joy for the LGBTQ+ community on the South Lawn.
June 27, 2024
Karine Jean-Pierre calls out Republican attacks on transgender Americans during Pride Month
The White House Press Secretary touted the Biden-Harris administration’s support for LGBTQ+ people as GOP-led states attack the community.
June 18, 2024
Rachel Levine and Isabel Guzman highlight LGBTQ-owned businesses during Pride Month
HHS’s Rachel Levine and SBA’s Isabel Guzman toured LGBTQ-owned and focused businesses around Washington, D.C., earlier this week.
June 12, 2024
Rachel Levine on being out in government and the ‘faux’ outrage over Trans Day of Visibility (exclusive)
Levine quotes Star Wars and shares her optimistic views on society's views of transgender and nonbinary people.
April 1, 2024
LGBTQ+ and allied members of Congress introduce Trans Day of Visibility resolution
The resolution recognizes the accomplishments of trans people and commits to affirming their rights.
March 29, 2024
Rachel Levine’s Emails Released in Alabama Transgender Care Case
The decision marks a pivotal moment in the legal battle over Alabama’s ban on transgender medical care for minors, with potential national implications.
December 2, 2023