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Idaho GOP Pushes Bill That Could Ban Library Books With Same-Sex Handholding
The homophobic content ban would allow right-wing parents to sue libraries over any content they deem “obscene.”
West Virginia Bill Would Mandate Conversion Therapy for Trans People Under 21
One of a slew of anti-trans bills released January 10, the bill also bans gender affirming care up to the age of 21.
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.