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LGBTQ Advocates to SCOTUS: Don’t Let Cities Criminalize Houseless People
Groups warn the Supreme Court that LGBTQ youth make up 65 percent of the chronically houseless youth population.
LGBTQ Advocacy Groups Urge Tennessee Governor to Veto New Adoption Bill
The bill risks exposing LGBTQ children in the state to religious abuse, conversion therapy and family rejection.
Nearly 1 in 4 Trans Adults in US Report Access to Care Disrupted by New Laws
A new poll confirms the impact of laws targeting transgender people over the past year.
Censorship Concerns Remain Despite Revisions to Kids Online Safety Act
Some LGBTQ organizations, especially in states with restrictive laws, say KOSA could still be a threat.
Kansas Legislature Bans Trans Kids From Accessing Gender-Affirming Care
“Kansas children will die if this becomes law,” said state Senate Democratic leader Dinah Sykes.
Sacramento Passes Resolution Declaring Itself a Transgender Sanctuary City
The resolution forbids the city from helping other jurisdictions in their pursuit to restrict gender-affirming care.
GLAAD, Media Matters Call Out NYT for Excluding Transgender Voices
Research reveals The New York Times excluded transgender voices in 66 percent of its trans issue coverage.
Government Spending Bill Will Prohibit Flying Pride Flags at Embassies
“LGBTQ+ rights should be nonnegotiable,” said LGBTQ legislative researcher Allison Chapman.
States’ Anti-LGBTQ Moves May Have Disastrous Health Impacts, Experts Say
Medical professionals are worried about the long-term physical and mental effects of anti-LGBTQ legislation.
Maine Sheriffs’ Association Announced That It Opposes “Shield Law” Bill
“They clearly demonstrate that law enforcement is NEVER on the side of LGBTQ+ people,” Allison Chapman said.