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Jo Yurcaba

Reporter, NBC Out

I am an award-nominated journalist covering the LGBTQ community for NBC News. I specialize in covering the transgender community, particularly trans youth, state legislation and litigation.

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I am an award-nominated journalist covering the LGBTQ community for NBC News. I specialize in covering the transgender community, particularly trans youth, state legislation and litigation.

Do you have a news tip you want to share with our journalists? Visit NBC News Tips to learn more.


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DOJ will investigate doctors who provide trans care to minors, attorney general says

Attorney General Pam Bondi said existing U.S. laws against female genital mutilation prohibit doctors from providing certain care to transgender youths.

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow transgender military ban

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration urged the Supreme Court on Thursday to allow it to enforce a ban on transgender service members in the military.

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Pope Francis created a 'seismic shift' toward acceptance, LGBTQ Catholics say

LGBTQ Catholics and theologians said Pope Francis' legacy teaches that change can happen when leaders are willing to listen.

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9d ago

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Gay couple says a Sheraton wedding venue in Mexico discriminated against them

A gay couple said a resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, quoted them more than $80,000 for their wedding and said there was no availability until March 2027, while telling their friends planning hypothetical straight weddings a different story.

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Pride organizers say sponsors are pulling back amid DEI rollbacks, economic fears

Several major LGBTQ Pride celebrations lose top sponsors due to DEI-related rollbacks costing $200,000 to $350,000 in funding.

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14d ago

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Florida district won't renew teacher's contract for using student's preferred name

A Florida school district said it won't renew the contract of a teacher who used a student's preferred name, instead of legal name, without parental permission, in violation of state law.

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16d ago

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Trans pilot falsely blamed in D.C. plane crash sues conservative influencer

A transgender military pilot filed a defamation lawsuit against a conservative influencer who falsely connected her to the Potomac River plane crash in January.

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24d ago

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A trans teacher in Texas resigns after being targeted by conservatives online

A transgender teacher in Texas resigned from her job Monday, less than a week after a state lawmaker called for her to be fired over a social media video where she talks about feeling supported by her students.out feeling supported by her students.

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Judge blocks Texas A&M University's drag ban

A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked the Texas A&M University System from enforcing a ban on drag performances on its campuses.

Women's sports bars expected to quadruple across the U.S. in 2025

Before 2025, there were only six women's sports bars across the U.S. By the end of this year, the number is expected to be about two dozen, according to an NBC News analysis.

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38d ago

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Trump administration pauses $175M in funding to UPenn over trans athlete policy

The Trump administration is pausing $175 million in federal funding to the University of Pennsylvania over its transgender athlete policies.
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