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Activists Promise Action After Florida Legislature Passes “Don’t Say Gay” Bill
“If this passes, there will be protests everywhere,” one activist said.
500 Students Walk Out of Florida School in Protest Against “Don’t Say Gay” Bill
Experts predict disastrous outcomes for LGBTQ students in the state, now that the legislation has passed.
Ukrainian Activist: War Brings Rise in Sexual Violence and Anti-Trans Oppression
Many trans Ukrainians face passport-related barriers to fleeing the country.
Citing Abbott’s Order, Texas Children’s Hospital Halts Gender-Affirming Care
One critic of the move said the hospital should stand up to Abbott “instead of bowing down and harming” patients.
Texas College Protesters Shut Down Event for Anti-Trans Candidate Jeff Younger
Younger lost custody of his trans daughter in 2019, partly over his refusal to recognize her gender.
ACLU and Lambda Sue Texas to Prevent Investigations of Families With Trans Kids
Advocacy groups are taking legal action in response to state officials' anti-trans attacks.
Supreme Court to Hear Case on Businesses Discriminating Against LGBTQ Customers
Twenty states across the U.S. ban businesses from discriminating against LGBTQ clients and customers.
Trans Youth Are Facing Right-Wing Attacks and a Solidarity Shortage
“It's not about bathrooms. It's about expulsion and it's about disposability,” says attorney Chase Strangio.
GOP Lawmakers Block Virginia Amendments on Marriage Equality, Voting Rights
Amendments to the state’s constitution must be approved in two legislative sessions before being included on the ballot.
Trans Workers Face a Significant Wage Gap, Poll Finds
Trans and nonbinary people are among the lowest paid LGBTQ full-time workers in the United States, a new poll shows.