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Louisiana Is Poised to Enact Its Own “Don’t Say Gay” Law
The bill is the second in the span of a week to attack the rights of LGBTQ+ Louisianans, following a trans bathroom ban.
Anti-LGBTQ Censorship Is Endangering Trans People Behind Bars
“Trans Bodies, Trans Selves,” a basic trans health resource, is explicitly banned from prisons in eight states.
Trump Says He Will Reverse Protections for LGBTQ Kids on “Day One” If Reelected
“Trump is currently the greatest threat to LGBTQ people,” LGBTQ legislative researcher Allison Chapman told Truthout.
Appeal Imminent After NY Judge Blocks Equal Rights Amendment From Ballot
The amendment effort “will not be thrown off track by one extremist judge,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
Tennessee Law Will Force Schools to Out Trans Students to Their Parents
“This law does not protect children and schools should not be forced to put children in danger,” an LGBTQ advocate said.
Gender-Affirming Care Gave Me a Life I Love. Why Do Pundits See It as a Tragedy?
Why are trans voices like mine minimized in the “debate” around our own health care?
West Virginia Gubernatorial Hopefuls Compete for Who Can Be the Most Anti-Trans
GOP candidates have fixated on restricting LGBTQ+ rights over voter priorities like the economy, health care, and more.
New Federal Rules Protect LGBTQ People From Misgendering, Bathroom Bans
“There is simply no place for harassment at work, ” said the chief program officer for the National Women’s Law Center.
Biden Administration Strengthens Health Care Protections for LGBTQ People
“Today’s rule is a giant step forward for this country toward a more equitable and inclusive health care system.”
4 States Tell Schools to Ignore New Title IX Rules That Protect LGBTQ Students
The challenges could set up a federal showdown that might end up in a protracted court battle ahead of the elections.