News | LGBTQ Rights GOP Megadonor Partnered With Hate Group “to Defund Trans Pediatrics” in Texas A Republican donor took part in a massive pressure campaign to force a Texas hospital to turn away transgender patients. By Kit O’Connell & Steven Monacelli , TexasObserver May 12, 2023 Truthout
News | LGBTQ Rights In Response to MO’s Attack on Trans People, Kansas City May Become a Safe Haven Trans advocates say that the safe haven designation is needed to combat the state’s attacks on LGBTQ people. By Zane McNeill , Truthout May 10, 2023 Truthout
News | Politics & Elections Judge Denies Zooey Zephyr’s Legal Bid to Return to Montana House The ruling is a "dangerous and undemocratic continuation" of GOP attempts to silence those who speak up, Zephyr said. By Jake Johnson , CommonDreams May 3, 2023 Truthout
News | LGBTQ Rights Trans Teen Receiving Award From Iowa Gov. Shouts “Trans Rights Are Human Rights” Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed two anti-transgender bills into law this year, negatively impacting trans students in Iowa. By Chris Walker , Truthout May 2, 2023 Truthout
Interview | Politics & Elections Zooey Zephyr and Justin Jones Won’t Be Silenced by GOP: “Courage Is Contagious” The two Democratic state lawmakers say the only way to fight such anti-democratic moves is through broad solidarity. By Amy Goodman , DemocracyNow! April 28, 2023 Truthout
News | LGBTQ Rights Nebraska Senator With Trans Son Faces Outrageous “Conflict of Interest” Probe "I will continue to advocate for our kids...no matter what harassment or intimidation comes my way," Sen. Hunt said. By Zane McNeill , Truthout April 27, 2023 Truthout
News | LGBTQ Rights Kansas City Leaders Consider Joining Lawsuit Against Anti-Trans Missouri AG The Kansas City council is also considering requests to make the city a “safe haven” for trans Missourians seeking care. By Chris Walker , Truthout April 26, 2023 Truthout
News | LGBTQ Rights Hundreds Protest GOP Silencing of Trans Rep. Zooey Zephyr at Montana Capitol Republicans called for the censure of Rep. Zooey Zephyr after she condemned a state bill targeting transgender youth. By Zane McNeill , Truthout April 26, 2023 Truthout
News | LGBTQ Rights Groups Sue to Block Missouri AG’s “Draconian” Rules on Gender-Affirming Care Barring an injunction, Missouri AG Andrew Bailey's regulations on gender-affirming care will go into effect on Thursday. By Chris Walker , Truthout April 26, 2023 Truthout
News | LGBTQ Rights Texas Agriculture Dept Tells Employees to Dress According to “Biological Gender” The department sent a memo outlining the anti-trans dress code and warning that those who violate it may be fired. By Kit O’Connell , TexasObserver April 25, 2023 Truthout