LGBTQ rights

After Supreme Court abortion decision, some fear rollback of LGBTQ and other rights

By John Hanna, Associated Press

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision allowing states to ban abortion is stirring alarm among LGBTQ advocates. They fear that the ruling could someday allow a rollback of legal protections for gay relationships, including the right for same-sex couples to marry.

President Biden issues executive orders to counter state actions he sees as anti-LGBTQ

By Will Weissert, Associated Press

The orders seek to discourage "conversion therapy," which is a discredited practice that aims to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity.

Online right-wing extremists amp up anti-LGBTQ rhetoric during Pride Month

By Rebecca Boone, Associated Press

A toxic brew of hateful rhetoric has been percolating in Idaho and elsewhere, well ahead of the arrests of Patriot Front members at a pride event Saturday in Coeur d'Alene.

Indiana lawmakers override governor veto to enact transgender sports ban

By Casey Smith, Associated Press/Report for America

Republican lawmakers in Indiana have voted to override the GOP governor's veto of a bill banning transgender females from competing in girls school sports and join more than a dozen other states adopting similar laws.

Why is the GOP escalating attacks on trans rights? Experts say the goal is to make sure evangelicals vote

By Kate Sosin, The 19th

The recent blitz of anti-trans bills may not align with what many Republicans believe, but party lawmakers pursue them on behalf of their most important interest group.

South Carolina governor signs bill banning transgender students from playing girls’ sports

By Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press

South Carolina's Republican governor has quietly signed into law a bill that would ban transgender students from playing girls' or women's sports in public schools and colleges.

LGBTQ advocates worry other rights at risk if court overturns Roe v. Wade

By Lindsay Whitehurst, Zeke Miller, Associated Press

Little doubt remains about what the Supreme Court plans to do with Roe v. Wade. But uncertainty abounds about the ripple effects as the court nears a final opinion expected to overturn the landmark 1973 case that created a nationwide…

Canada lifts restrictions on gay men donating blood

By Associated Press

Health Canada has lifted restrictions on gay men donating blood, a move Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says is "good news for all Canadians" but took too long.

Oklahoma governor signs ban on nonbinary birth certificates

By Sean Murphy, Associated Press

Experts say some states only offer male or female gender options on birth certificates, but Oklahoma is the first to write the prohibition into law.

Tennessee governor signs transgender athlete ban in girls’ sports

By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press

Republican Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has signed legislation that will add harsh penalties against public schools that allow transgender athletes to participate in girls' sports.