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West Virginia Conservatives Want to Legally Define Trans People as “Obscene”
“Our elected officials are aiming to dehumanize and erase our existence,” a transgender activist said.
Ohio House Overrides Governor DeWine’s Veto of Anti-Trans Bill
“It’s despicable,” a transgender advocate in Ohio told Truthout.
Indiana GOP Bill Would End Legal Recognition for Trans Residents
The proposed bill would remove the word “gender” in all of Indiana's state code, replacing it with “biological sex.”
Name Change Law Causes Transgender Candidate to Be Removed From Ballot in Ohio
The law, enacted in 1995, effectively requires all transgender candidates to list their deadname in their petitions.
New Hampshire Democrats Join Republicans in Passing Anti-Trans Bills
“Legislators abandoned New Hampshire’s values of fairness and freedom for fear-mongering,” one advocate said.
New Florida Bill Would Effectively End All Legal Recognition of Trans People
If enacted, the legislation would place Florida among the most oppressive regimes against trans individuals worldwide.
Maryland Community Holds Vigil for Trans Woman Killed in Anti-Trans Crime
“[We must] go forward in love, joy, and strength, as she would have wanted us to,” a friend said.
Ohio House Ends Vacation Early to Challenge Governor Veto of Anti-Trans Law
“Ultimately, I believe this is about protecting human life,” Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said in his veto statement.
Gender-Affirming Care Ban for Trans Youth Goes Into Effect in West Virginia
“These hatemongers will giddily use the lives of children as their political playthings,” one advocate said.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Vetoes Anti-Trans Bill
The bill would ban gender-affirming care for trans youth, and exclude trans individuals from a wide range of sports.