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Federal judge dismisses challenge to Tennessee law barring K-12 trans kids from restrooms of choice

Federal judge dismisses challenge to Tennessee law barring K-12 trans kids from restrooms of choice

By Anita Wadhwani, Tennessee Lookout - September 27, 2024
Patients hurt by Missouri’s ban on gender-affirming care, providers testify

Patients hurt by Missouri’s ban on gender-affirming care, providers testify

By Annelise Hanshaw, Missouri Independent - September 27, 2024
Republicans pour money into attacking Texas Democrats on LGBTQ+ issues ahead of Election Day

Republicans pour money into attacking Texas Democrats on LGBTQ+ issues ahead of Election Day

By Matthew Choi, The Texas Tribune - September 18, 2024
Beshear signs order banning conversion therapy on Kentucky minors

Beshear signs order banning conversion therapy on Kentucky minors

By Sarah Ladd, Kentucky Lantern - September 18, 2024
Idaho governor signs executive order opposing Title IX protections for LGBTQ+ athletes

Idaho governor signs executive order opposing Title IX protections for LGBTQ+ athletes

By Mia Maldonado, Idaho Capital Sun - August 28, 2024
Missouri agency quietly made it harder to change gender marker on driver’s licenses

Missouri agency quietly made it harder to change gender marker on driver’s licenses

By Annelise Hanshaw, Missouri Independent - August 19, 2024
Rogers signs pledge from anti-trans group to ‘defend women’s sports’ 

Rogers signs pledge from anti-trans group to ‘defend women’s sports’ 

By Jon King, Michigan Advance - August 06, 2024
Family values, LGBTQ+ rights would backslide with Project 2025

Family values, LGBTQ+ rights would backslide with Project 2025

By Dana Gentry, Nevada Current - July 26, 2024
Lawsuit seeks to overturn Michigan’s ban on conversion therapy for minors

Lawsuit seeks to overturn Michigan’s ban on conversion therapy for minors

By Jon King, Michigan Advance - July 15, 2024
Lt. Gov. Robinson touts end of DEI as LGBTQ+ advocates seek protections, equity

Lt. Gov. Robinson touts end of DEI as LGBTQ+ advocates seek protections, equity

By Ahmed Jallow, NC Newsline - June 13, 2024
Judge strikes down Florida gender-affirming care restrictions for minors and adults

Judge strikes down Florida gender-affirming care restrictions for minors and adults

By Orion Rummler, Louisiana Illuminator - June 12, 2024
Nessel, House LGBTQ+ Caucus warn that Trump and GOP endanger hard-fought rights 

Nessel, House LGBTQ+ Caucus warn that Trump and GOP endanger hard-fought rights 

By Jon King, Michigan Advance - June 06, 2024
Missouri appeals court sides with transgender student in $4 million discrimination case

Missouri appeals court sides with transgender student in $4 million discrimination case

By Annelise Hanshaw, Missouri Independent - June 04, 2024
Maine Democratic Party platform doubles down on support for reproductive, LGBTQ rights

Maine Democratic Party platform doubles down on support for reproductive, LGBTQ rights

By Evan Popp, Maine Morning Star - June 03, 2024
Alaska House committee advances, expands proposal to bar trans girls from girls sports

Alaska House committee advances, expands proposal to bar trans girls from girls sports

By Claire Stremple, Alaska Beacon - April 16, 2024
Anti-abortion, anti-LGBTQ resolutions to be voted on at state Republican convention

Anti-abortion, anti-LGBTQ resolutions to be voted on at state Republican convention

By Michael Achterling, North Dakota Monitor - March 26, 2024
LGBTQ+ voters in Michigan, other battleground states overwhelmingly support Biden 

LGBTQ+ voters in Michigan, other battleground states overwhelmingly support Biden 

By Jon King, Michigan Advance - March 19, 2024
Bill banning hormones for transgender youth is top priority for SC House GOP

Bill banning hormones for transgender youth is top priority for SC House GOP

By Skylar Laird, South Carolina Daily Gazette - January 10, 2024
Philadelphia mayor signs executive order protecting access to gender-affirming care

Philadelphia mayor signs executive order protecting access to gender-affirming care

By Will Fritz - October 19, 2023
FBI data shows an uptick in anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes in 2022

FBI data shows an uptick in anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes in 2022

By Will Fritz - October 19, 2023
Last week in LGBTQ+ rights: Federal court upholds injunction against Florida drag ban

Last week in LGBTQ+ rights: Federal court upholds injunction against Florida drag ban

By Will Fritz - October 17, 2023
GOP US House candidate Scott Baugh bankrolled by right-wing advocate for biblical law

GOP US House candidate Scott Baugh bankrolled by right-wing advocate for biblical law

By Josh Israel - October 16, 2023
Virginia Democrats push back against book bans as Republicans duck blame

Virginia Democrats push back against book bans as Republicans duck blame

By Will Fritz - October 16, 2023
LGBTQ civil rights groups endorse Biden, citing ‘state of emergency’ created by GOP

LGBTQ civil rights groups endorse Biden, citing ‘state of emergency’ created by GOP

By Oliver Willis - October 11, 2023
Last week in LGBTQ+ rights: House Democrats push back against anti-LGBTQ+ measures

Last week in LGBTQ+ rights: House Democrats push back against anti-LGBTQ+ measures

By Will Fritz - September 25, 2023
Behind the effort to keep Moms for Liberty out of Wisconsin politics

Behind the effort to keep Moms for Liberty out of Wisconsin politics

By Matt Cohen - August 30, 2023
Last week in LGBTQ+ rights: Court decisions and a GOP presidential debate

Last week in LGBTQ+ rights: Court decisions and a GOP presidential debate

By Will Fritz - August 28, 2023
How one school district in Southern California became an epicenter of anti-trans attacks

How one school district in Southern California became an epicenter of anti-trans attacks

By Will Fritz - August 24, 2023
Last week in LGBTQ+ news: Most LGBTQ+ adults feel threatened by gender-affirming care bans

Last week in LGBTQ+ news: Most LGBTQ+ adults feel threatened by gender-affirming care bans

By Will Fritz - August 21, 2023
Judge blocks Arkansas obscenity law targeting libraries and bookstores

Judge blocks Arkansas obscenity law targeting libraries and bookstores

By Will Fritz - August 01, 2023

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