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North Carolina Legislature Overrides Governor’s Vetoes of Anti-Trans Bills
A local trans rights advocate called the vote "an all-out attack on queer and transgender youth in North Carolina."
House Republicans Embed Anti-LGBTQ Provisions Into Must-Pass Funding Bills
At least 45 provisions have been added that would weaken discrimination protections or restrict gender-affirming care.
Anti-LGBTQ Couple Sues After Foster Care Application Denied
Family acceptance has a strong positive influence on trans children’s emotional and behavioral health.
Even in LGBTQ+ “Safe Haven” NYC, O’Shae Sibley Wasn’t Safe From Violence
Let’s celebrate Sibley’s life as we also work toward creating a future in which LGBTQ+ folks can feel safe anywhere.
Montana’s Drag Ban Is Now the Third of Its Kind to Be Blocked in Court
A federal judge invoked the words of the bill’s author to deduce that the bill was drafted with discriminatory intent.
House Hearing Used Misinformation to Continue Pushing Anti-Trans Agenda
The hearing relied on misrepresenting studies and many blatantly false claims by representatives.
New Evidence Surfaces That 303 Creative Owner Misled SCOTUS
Conservative justices sided with 303 Creative, ruling that businesses had a First Amendment right to discriminate.
Arlington Public Schools Refuse to Comply With Virginia’s Anti-Trans Policies
More than 4,000 transgender students in the state will be affected by the anti-trans policies.
Federal Judge Extends Statewide His Previous Order Blocking Florida’s Drag Ban
"The statute is facially unconstitutional," and "must extend to protect all Floridians," the judge ruled.
Texas Ban on Gender-Affirming Care Is Driving Physicians to Leave the State
In recent months, many patients -- including adults -- have lost access to care as providers leave Texas.