Will Fritz

LGBTQ+ Beat Reporter

Will Fritz is a journalist based in New York City. He previously covered politics and government, crime and courts, education, cannabis and a lot more for publications in Southern California and New York.

Articles

What Tucker Carlson’s firing by Fox and move to Twitter mean for the anti-LGBTQ movement

Experts say Tucker Carlson had one of the largest audiences in American media and he used it to further conspiracy theories and bigoted views.

By Will Fritz - May 15, 2023

Florida Republicans pass ‘bathroom bill’ targeting trans people

The Safety in Private Spaces Act would allow trans people to be criminally charged for using certain bathrooms.

By Will Fritz - May 05, 2023

New Jersey congresswoman joins Just Majority to call for Supreme Court reform

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman and progressive advocates gathered in Trenton as part of a bus tour highlighting the corruption and ethical transgressions taking place in the Supreme Court.

By Will Fritz - May 02, 2023

Independent journalist Erin Reed discusses Republicans’ anti-LGBTQ proposals

Erin Reed says state legislators 'are continuing to increase the ways in which they target the community.'

By Will Fritz - April 28, 2023

Sandy Hook shooting survivors join Supreme Court reform group at event in Newtown

The advocacy group Just Majority held an event to call attention to the Supreme Court's record on gun control since the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in 2012.

By Will Fritz - April 27, 2023

White House says Biden would veto House Republicans’ proposed anti-trans legislation

A bill proposed by Rep. Greg Steube that would ban some trans youth from playing sports is being considered in the House, although it is unlikely to be considered in the Democratic-controlled Senate.

By Will Fritz - April 19, 2023

Missouri attorney general restricts gender-affirming care for people of all ages

The 'emergency regulation' issued by Andrew Bailey adds several hurdles patients must get past if they’re seeking gender-affirming care, including being screened for 'social contagion.'

By Will Fritz - April 14, 2023

Washington Legislature passes bill protecting access to abortion and gender-affirming care

H.B. 1469, which would protect those who travel to Washington for health care services from legal repercussions in other states, now goes to Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee for his signature.

By Will Fritz - April 13, 2023

Federal judge in Texas mifepristone ruling also has concerning record on LGBTQ rights

Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk once referred to marriage equality advocates as ‘sexual revolutionaries,’ and even Susan Collins wouldn’t vote for him.

By Will Fritz - April 12, 2023

Poll finds most voters agree that anti-LGBTQ bills are result of ‘political theater’

Polling conducted by Data for Progress shows 72% of Democrats, 65% of independents and 55% of Republicans think there is too much legislation targeting LGBTQ rights.

By Will Fritz - April 05, 2023

Activists march on Transgender Day of Visibility amid wave of anti-trans legislation

More than 100 demonstrations took place across the country on Friday in support of trans people.

By Will Fritz - April 04, 2023

Rallies planned in nearly all 50 states on Transgender Day of Visibility

At least 100 marches or demonstrations in support of trans people are expected to take place Friday amid increased anti-trans rhetoric and rapid legislation targeting LGBTQ civil rights.

By Will Fritz - March 31, 2023

Texas Republican proposes ban on gender-affirming care in the state — even for some adults

The ‘Texas Millstone Act,’ which would ban people under the age of 26 from receiving puberty blockers or certain procedures, is the latest bill aimed at limiting health care.

By Will Fritz - March 29, 2023

Former Florida legislator who sponsored ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law pleads guilty to fraud charges

As Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pushes to expand anti-LGBTQ policies, the lawmaker behind key anti-LGBTQ legislation is facing decades behind bars for wire fraud and money laundering.

By Will Fritz - March 24, 2023

Dan Kelly opposed marriage equality ruling and supported anti-LGBTQ groups

The conservative candidate for the Wisconsin Supreme Court has long been vocal about his opposition to same-sex marriage and the ‘damage’ recognizing it could have.

By Will Fritz - March 22, 2023