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![Mike DeWine speaks with supporters at the end of a campaign event at the Boat House at Confluence Park on November 2, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2024/01/2024_0103-mike-dewine-400x300.jpg)
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.
![The West Virginia State Capitol is pictured in Charleston, West Virginia.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2024/01/2023_0102-west-virginia-400x300.jpg)
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 speaks at a campaign stop at The Mandalay Banquet and Event Center on November 4, 2022, in Dayton, Ohio.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2024/01/2024_0102-mike-dewine-400x300.jpg)
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.
![Demonstrators gather at a rally to protest the passing of Senate Bill 150 on March 29, 2023, at the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort, Kentucky.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2024/01/2024_0101-Trans-Kids-Kentucky-400x300.jpg)
In Kentucky, LGBTQ Student Clubs Go Underground as SB 150 Goes Into Effect
One mother sought to start a Gay-Straight Alliance at her local school until Kentucky's “Don't Say Gay” bill came along.
![Rep. Tim Walberg leaves the House Republican Conference caucus meeting at the Capitol Hill Club in Washington, D.C., on November 29, 2023.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2023/12/2023_1227-tim-walberg-400x300.jpg)
GOP Congressman Traveled to Uganda to Give Speech Praising Anti-LGBTQ Law
The GOP lawmaker urged Ugandan leaders to “stand firm” against international opposition and condemnation of the law.
![Transgender flag waving over sunny day](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2023/12/2023_1227-t-400x300.jpg)
Federal Judge Blocks Idaho’s Gender-Affirming Care Ban From Taking Effect
“This victory is significant for Idaho transgender youth and their parents,” one advocate said.
![Opponents of several bills targeting transgender youth attend a rally at the Alabama State House to draw attention to anti-transgender legislation introduced in Alabama on March 30, 2021, in Montgomery, Alabama.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2023/12/2023_1226-alabama-trans-rights-400x300.jpg)
Judge Refuses to Delay Trial on Alabama’s Gender-Affirming Care Ban for Minors
An appeals court hearing on the case is set to be heard in April.
![Pride flags flying over blue sky](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2023/12/2023_1219-pride-flags-400x300.jpg)
Florida Bill Would Ban Communities From Flying LGBTQ Pride Flags
GOP State Rep. David Borrero, the bill's sponsor, has shared far right anti-LGBTQ posts on social media.
![Protesters gather at Stonewall Park, New York City, on December 15, 2023.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2023/12/©GRAHAM-MACINDOE_MASGD_STONEWALL-PARK-NYC-DEC-15-2023©GRAHAM-MACINDOE_NASGD_STONEWAL-PARK-NYC-DEC-15-2023_GDM0777-400x300.jpg)
LGBTQ Muslims Call for Permanent Ceasefire in Front of Stonewall
“Queer Muslim New Yorkers are rising up in solidarity with Palestinian,” organizers said.
![The dome of the Wisconsin State Capitol is pictured in Madison, Wisconsin.](https://truthout.org/app/uploads/2023/12/2023_1214-wisconsin-capitol-400x300.jpg)
Wisconsin Legislators Propose Amendment to Repeal Anti-Marriage Equality Laws
Democrats proposing the repeal are hopeful they can get Republicans to support it, too.