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LGBTQ Advocates to SCOTUS: Don’t Let Cities Criminalize Houseless People
Groups warn the Supreme Court that LGBTQ youth make up 65 percent of the chronically houseless youth population.
LGBTQ Advocacy Groups Urge Tennessee Governor to Veto New Adoption Bill
The bill risks exposing LGBTQ children in the state to religious abuse, conversion therapy and family rejection.
Nearly 1 in 4 Trans Adults in US Report Access to Care Disrupted by New Laws
A new poll confirms the impact of laws targeting transgender people over the past year.
Censorship Concerns Remain Despite Revisions to Kids Online Safety Act
Some LGBTQ organizations, especially in states with restrictive laws, say KOSA could still be a threat.
Gulf South States Advance Bills to End Legal Recognition for Trans People
Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama have introduced bills to define sex in a manner that excludes trans individuals.
Criminal Charges Filed Against Russian Gay Club for “LGBT Extremism”
“For years, Russian authorities tried to erase LGBT visibility and now they have criminalized it,” Tanya Lokshina said.
LGBTQ Advocates Celebrate Inclusive Curriculum Law Enacted in Washington
“This will instill so much hope in the lives of kids,” LGBTQ legislative researcher Allison Chapman said.
It’s Up to All of Us to Create a Better World for Trans Students
“Protect Trans Kids” isn’t just a slogan — it’s a promise we all need to act on.
Advocates Celebrate Settlement That Sets Limits on Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” Law
But restrictions remain on how LGBTQ teachers can interact with their students, and more legal fights are underway.
Arkansas Lawmakers Want to Roll Back Transgender-Friendly License Policy
“This proposed policy seeks to erase the existence of non-binary and intersex Arkansans,” the ACLU of Arkansas said.