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Poll Finds Gen Z Voters Are More Likely to Identify as LGBTQ Than Republican
Gen Z adults are more progressive, less religious and more open-minded about their sexuality than other generations.
Trans People in Utah Could Face 6 Months in Jail for Bathroom Use Under New Bill
"I'm scared for every transgender person,” said the only openly LGBTQ member of the Utah legislature.
Maine Could Become 15th State to Pass Transgender Refuge Law
State lawmakers may soon pass a bill that would make Maine a safe haven for trans people fleeing hostile states.
Oklahoma Bill Would Place Trans Kids in Homes That Don’t Support Their Identity
Oklahoma conservatives have introduced dozens of anti-LGBTQ bills this session.
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."