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New Yorkers to Vote on Measure That Protects Abortion, Bans Discrimination
The amendment reflects a rising recognition of the interconnectedness of the attacks on abortion and LGBTQ rights.
DeSantis’s New Anti-LGBTQ+ Ad Draws Concern Among Gay and Trans Republicans
Even long-time supporters of the Florida Governor's anti-LGBTQ+ policies are calling the ad “divisive and desperate.”
Judges in Kentucky and Tennessee Block Gender-Affirming Care Bans
Two judges handed down opinions thoroughly debunking anti-trans talking points within hours of each other.
SCOTUS Sides With Website Creator Seeking to Discriminate Against LGBTQ People
The 6-3 decision fell along partisan lines, with all six conservatives siding with a business's “right” to discriminate.
Delaware Trans Lawmaker Sarah McBride Announces Historic Run for Congress
In 2020, McBride became the first transgender person to be elected to a state legislative seat.
Democrats Introduce Bill to Ban Conversion Therapy Nationwide
The bill would make it illegal for anyone to exercise or promote the hateful practice.
TERFs Are Drawing on the Same Fascist Arguments as Torture Advocates
Bigoted attacks on trans participation in sports and access to bathrooms outrageously rely on “ticking-bomb” rhetoric.
Judge Blocks FL’s Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Residents on Medicaid
The ban on gender-affirming care for trans Medicaid patients wasn't a “fair analysis of the evidence,” the judge said.
Democrats Introduce Bill to Amend Civil Rights Act to Include LGBTQ Protections
The bill would codify protections established by the landmark Supreme Court ruling in Bostock v. Clayton County.
Arkansas Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Youth Is Unconstitutional, Judge Says
The ban “undermined the interests” of trans youth in the state, the judge wrote in his ruling.