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Nebraska Lawmaker Enters Third Week of Filibustering to Block Anti-Trans Bills
Democratic state Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh has even filibustered through a bout of strep throat to keep her promise.
Neo-Nazis, Far Right Protesters Storm Drag Queen Story Hour in Ohio
Protesters of the story hour carried swastikas, spewed Nazi jargon and threatened violence.
Texas Lawmakers Propose Drag Ban Modeled After Anti-Abortion “Bounty Hunter” Law
Republicans in Texas have introduced six anti-drag bills, including one that would allow people to sue drag performers.
Iowa Is Set to Become Eighth State to Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth
Families with trans children are considering leaving the state if the governor bans gender-affirming care for youth.
Florida GOP Introduces 3 New Bills to Expand DeSantis’s “Don’t Say Gay” Policies
The bills include vague "age-appropriate" guidelines that will likely stifle any discussion of gender issues even more.
West Virginian Activists Pack State Senate as Anti-Trans Bill Advances
Researchers estimate that the state of West Virginia has the highest percentage of transgender youth in the country.
“Legislative Disgrace”: GA Bill Banning Gender-Affirming Care Passes Senate
The bill passed the Republican-controlled state Senate along party lines.
Gov. Tim Walz Signs Order to Create Refuge for Trans People in Minnesota
The order bars state agencies from complying with other states’ orders to prosecute trans people.
Tennessee’s New Anti-Drag Law Could Subject Performers to Up to 6 Years in Jail
Under the state law, performing publicly in drag is a misdemeanor, and “repeat offenders” could be charged with a felony.
Arkansas Senate Passes “Most Extreme” Anti-Trans Bathroom Bill in the US
The measure now heads to the GOP-run state House of Representatives, where it is expected to pass.