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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.

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.

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.

LGBTQ Muslims Call for Permanent Ceasefire in Front of Stonewall
“Queer Muslim New Yorkers are rising up in solidarity with Palestinian,” organizers said.

Wisconsin Legislators Propose Amendment to Repeal Anti-Marriage Equality Laws
Democrats proposing the repeal are hopeful they can get Republicans to support it, too.

Small Grants Are Helping Southern Families Access Gender-Affirming Care
Southern families with trans youth are turning to advocacy groups amid an increasingly hostile legal landscape.

Republicans Introduce Bill Mandating Misgendering of Trans Federal Employees
The bill bans the use of federal funds for enforcing policies on federal workers using coworkers' preferred pronouns.

SC Republicans Introduce Bills That Would “Severely Restrict” Trans People
“[These bills] would significantly restrict trans people's ability to travel and exist publicly,” a trans activist said.

Florida Bill Aims to Mandate “Don’t Say Gay” in Many Workplaces
HB 599 would also likely destroy all LGBTQ+ nonprofits in the state.

Climate Change Poses a Unique Threat to Women and LGBTQ People, Report Shows
The report includes evidence bolstering the many links between the climate crisis and reproductive health.