Truthout
LGBTQ Rights
Proposed Florida Bill Could Allow “Legal Kidnapping” of Trans Children
The bill allows Florida courts to interfere with custody agreements from other states if a child is present in Florida.
Georgia County Spent $1.2 Million to Deny One Employee Gender-Affirming Care
Officials said covering gender-affirming care would be too expensive yet spent more on legal fees to oppose it.
Kentucky GOP Breaks Public Meetings Law to Pass Anti-Trans Bill Targeting Kids
Republicans introduced the bill with little to no notice during the House's lunch hour when few lawmakers were around.
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.