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![LGBTQ advocates rally at the state capitol in Denver, Colorado, on March 24, 2023.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2023/03/IMG_7713-400x300.jpg)
“We Have to Fight”: LGBTQ Kids Stage Walkouts, Marches Against Anti-Trans Bills
“We need to be loud,” said one youth activist at a march in Colorado. “We are here and we are powerful.”
![People protest during the 'All In For Equality Advocacy Day' demonstration in front of the Texas State Capitol on March 20, 2023, in Austin, Texas.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2023/03/2023_0324-trans-rights-400x300.jpg)
50 Percent of Trans Youth in Danger of Losing Access to Gender-Affirming Care
Access to gender-affirming care drastically lowers suicidality among transgender and nonbinary youth.
![The Nebraska State Capitol, located in Lincoln, Nebraska.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2023/03/2023_0324-nebraska-400x300.jpg)
NE Senator Will Keep Filibustering Even After Anti-Trans Legislation Advances
Democratic State Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh chided GOP lawmakers for "just reading debunked medical studies" on the issue.
![Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Speaks At The Reagan Presidential Library](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2023/03/2023_0323-desantis-400x300.jpg)
DeSantis Admin Seeks to Expand “Don’t Say Gay” Restrictions to Older Grades
The proposal aims to bar any discussion of LGBTQ topics through grade 12 in Florida's public schools.
![Transgender rights advocates rally outside the Ohio Statehouse in Colombus on June 24, 2021.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2023/03/2023_0320-trans-kids-lives-matter-400x300.jpg)
Alaska Board of Education Passes Anti-Trans Resolution Without Public Notice
Democratic lawmakers in the state were only notified of the resolution after it passed.
![Missouri capitol](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2023/03/2023_0322-missouri-capitol-400x300.jpg)
MO AG Wants 18-Month Waiting Period for Trans Kids Seeking Gender-Affirming Care
Medical experts agree that gender-affirming care is safe, effective and life-saving.
![The Florida state capitol](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2023/03/2023_0322-florida-capitol-400x300.jpg)
Proposed Florida Bill Could Allow “Legal Kidnapping” of Trans Children
The bill allows Florida courts to interfere with custody agreements from other states if a child is present in Florida.
![A protester holds a Trans Liberation Now sign during the Fairness Rally at the Kentucky state Capitol on February 15, 2023, in Frankfort, Kentucky.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2023/03/2023_0317-kentucky-trans-400x300.jpg)
Kentucky GOP Breaks Public Meetings Law to Pass Anti-Trans Bill Targeting Kids
Republicans introduced the bill with little to no notice during the House's lunch hour when few lawmakers were around.
![Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during an event at the Orange County Choppers Road House & Museum on March 8, 2023, in Pinellas Park, Florida.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2023/03/2023_0316-ron-desantis-400x300.jpg)
DeSantis Aims to Revoke Liquor License for Hotel That Hosted Drag Show Last Year
The move comes as Republican lawmakers have introduced a slew of anti-drag bills across the country.
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Nebraska Lawmaker Enters Third Week of Filibustering to Block Anti-Trans Bills
Democratic state Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh has even filibustered through a bout of strep throat to keep her promise.