Gender Equity
USD threats to fire staff part of larger trend
The University of South Dakota threatened to fire staff members in what some see as an ongoing attack on academic freedom, according to reporting in …
WY theater company talks health care on stage
As Pride Month winds down, health advocates want members of the LGBTQ+ community to know about health care options, despite any challenges to …
University of Wyoming dealing with state’s cuts to diversity office
The University of Wyoming is scrambling to address a major funding cut state legislators passed in a footnote to the state budget. During this …
New Ohio law closes spousal rape loophole
Advocates say victims of rape by a spouse can now seek justice - under a new law closing a loophole that did not punish rape and sexual battery cases…
SD sends mixed messages on youth rights
A staggering 93% of transgender teens live in states that have either enacted or proposed laws that would restrict their rights - according to a new r…
Arkansas civil rights icon Daisy Bates honored with statue at U.S. Capitol
A new statue at the U.S. Capitol honors Arkansas civil rights activist Daisy Gatson Bates. The eight foot bronze statue is in the National Statuary …
Report: NV fares well with transgender rights
Ninety-three percent of transgender teens live in a state that has enacted or proposed legislation that would restrict their rights - according to a n…
NM LGBTQ group fears far-reaching effects of 'Kids Online Safety Act'
Legislation meant to protect minors on social media platforms could be voted on in Washington this week. But some in New Mexico's LGBTQ community …
Closure of Indiana's oldest gay bar impacts LGBTQ+ community
By Meghan Holt for the Ball State Daily News .Broadcast version by Joe Ulery for Indiana News Service reporting for the Ball State Daily News-Free Pre…
NE LGBTQ+ community, advocates see wins at state, federal levels
Members of Nebraska's LGBTQ+ community and their supporters saw positive actions at both the state and federal level this month. At the state level…
Advocates ask MT Supreme Court to allow minors gender-affirming care
Advocates for end-of-life care options in Montana have asked the state Supreme Court to uphold an injunction of a bill banning gender-affirming care f…
IN Rape crisis center opens to reduce assault cases, heighten attention
The Me Too movement prompted sexual abuse victims to come forward with their allegations of rape and harassment. Yet, the increase in these …