LGBTQIA Issues
Plaintiffs Speak Out in Suit Against Controversial New NE Law
A new Nebraska law is now the subject of a lawsuit filed in the District Court of Lancaster County. In its amended form, Legislative Bill 574 …
Tracing the Origins of ND's Anti-Transgender Laws
Human rights voices are calling attention to new North Dakota laws deemed hostile toward LGBTQ+ individuals, saying it is part of a movement led by …
NH House Rejects Controversial 'Parental Bill of Rights'
Advocates for the LGBTQ community are celebrating following New Hampshire's rejection of a so-called "parental bill of rights." Two Republicans cros…
ACLU Plans Lawsuit If TX Anti-Trans Bills Become Law
The culture war over transgender identity is spreading in GOP-led states, and Texas is among those passing the harshest laws. The Human Rights …
Some New College of Florida Students Feel 'Trapped' in 'Hostile Takeover'
Following what's described as a "hostile takeover" by right-wing conservatives, at the progressive New College of Florida, students and prospective …
NC Advocates, Doctors Speak Out Against Ban on Gender-Affirming Care
In North Carolina, advocates and health care professionals are voicing their opposition to recent medical care restrictions they call legislative …
After Legislative Session, WA Leads Nation in Protections for Abortion
Washington state lawmakers have passed some of the strongest protections for abortion access in the country. With another session in the books…
SD's Neighbor Prepares to Serve as 'Trans Refuge' State
A new report found more than half of transgender youth in the U.S. have lost -- or are at risk of losing -- access to gender-affirming health care…
Texas Ag Department Issues 'Biological Gender' Dress Code
New lawsuits are likely coming in Texas as LGBTQ+ people working for the state are now being targeted in dress code regulations. Agriculture …
MA Lawmakers Call for Expansion of U.S. Supreme Court
Massachusetts lawmakers in Congress are calling for an expansion of the U.S. Supreme Court due to what they said are "ethical lapses" and "partisan …
ID Anti-Trans Laws Tied to Anti-Democracy Movement, Group Says
Idaho lawmakers passed several measures this session that target transgender people. One group says this effort is connected to a wider movement to …
WA Bill Supports Trans Youth as Attacks Across US Increase
As legislation across the country targets transgender people, Washington state lawmakers are moving in the opposite direction. The Legislature …