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Montana Library Cancels Transgender Native American Author’s Event Over Drag Ban
The speaker, Adria Jawort, is a Two Spirit author who planned to discuss trans and indigenous history at the event.
More Than 530 Anti-LGBTQ Bills Have Been Proposed Across the Country in 2023
The U.S. soon could witness “the most substantial Pride celebrations in recent memory,” one bill tracker said.
Students Decry Disciplinary Actions Taken Against Teacher Who Showed Disney Film
“The system is broken,” the teacher in question, Jenna Barbee, said at the board meeting this week.
Dozens of GoFundMe Users Seek Funds to Flee States Passing Transphobic Laws
Many trans individuals and their families see little recourse but to leave their states in response to anti-trans laws.
Florida Restaurant Sues DeSantis Alleging Drag Ban Violates Free Speech Rights
The law has “everything to do with the continued oppression of the LGBTQ+ community,” the owners said.
Louisiana Gender-Affirming Care Ban for Trans Kids Mandates Detransitioning
“We don’t need politicians making it even harder for trans kids to survive,” one LGBTQ rights group said.
Florida Teacher Under Investigation for Showing Disney Movie With Gay Character
The film, “Strange World,” is rated PG and features a character who is very briefly shown to be gay.
Indiana Governor Signs Bill Requiring Teachers to Out Trans Students to Parents
The law will create potentially harmful living situations for transgender youth in the state, critics contend.
TX School Cancels Theater Trip After Parents Complain About “Cross-Gender” Roles
Actors have played roles that don’t align with their gender “since the creation of theater,” one theater employee said.
Florida Republican Admits During Speech His Party Has Hatred for LGBTQ People
GOP Rep. Jeff Holcomb's speech earlier this week was met with audible gasps in the chamber.