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Greece Becomes the 37th Nation to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
The reform also opens the door to adoptions and parental guardianship rights to both parents in same-sex partnerships.
Tennessee State Legislature Passes Bill to Allow LGBTQ Marriage Discrimination
The bill would also allow government officials to deny marriage rights to interracial couples, critics warn.
Wyoming Bill Could Weaponize Child Protective Services Against Trans Youth
House Bill 156 raises concerns that transgender youth could be removed from affirming parents in the state.
House Democrats in West Virginia Help Republicans Pass Anti-Trans Bill
This bill “would cause direct harm to the trans community in West Virginia,” one advocate said.
Florida Activists Protest Anti-Transgender Policy, Organize Die-Ins Outside DMVs
“This protest may appear bleak, but it’s rooted in REALITY,” the Youth Action Fund said
Georgia Republicans Target Transgender People in “Women’s Bill of Rights”
“They've introduced a murder the gays bill in Georgia,” a LGBTQ advocate tweeted.
Doctors Say Gender-Affirming Care Bans Are “State-Sanctioned Medical Neglect”
Gender-affirming care bans “amount to state-sanctioned medical neglect and emotional abuse,” a new report says.
New FL Rule Bans Trans People From Updating Gender Marker on Driver’s Licenses
If upheld, Florida would become the first state to prohibit driver's license changes under criminal penalty.
Texas AG Demands Medical Records of Trans Youth From Out-of-State Clinic
“Republicans are attempting to investigate and potentially arrest people across state lines,” one trans activist said.
Trans Veterans Sue for Access to Gender-Affirming Surgeries They Were Promised
Three years after Biden's VA committed to providing gender-confirmation surgery, trans veterans are still waiting.