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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.
Florida Bill Could Lead to a $35,000 Fine for Accusing Someone of Racism
“More attempts to chill free speech in the ‘free’ State of Florida,” said one Democratic lawmaker.
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.”
5 Trans Kids and Their Families Sue to Block Louisiana Gender-Affirming Care Ban
The families allege that the newly enacted state law violates their constitutional right to privacy.
DeWine Orders Ohio to Create New Rules Restricting Gender-Affirming Care
DeWine's orders make it “practically impossible” for trans people to get gender-affirming care, one LGBTQ activist said.
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.