May 17 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. Continue reading
May 04 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… Continue reading
Apr 28 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. Continue reading
Apr 26 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. Continue reading
Apr 25 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. Continue reading
Apr 22 What medical treatments do transgender youth get? By Lindsey Tanner, Associated Press Transgender medical treatment for children and teens is under attack in many states, but it has been available for more than a decade and is endorsed by major medical associations. Continue reading
Apr 21 In some states, versions of ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bills have been around for awhile By Kate Sosin, The 19th At least 20 states have introduced “Don’t Say Gay” laws this year. But in a handful of states, versions of the legislation have existed for decades. Continue reading
Apr 21 Florida Legislature votes to strip Disney of self-government after opposition to ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has lashed back at the entertainment giant after it publicly declared its opposition to a new law backed by the governor that critics have dubbed "Don't Say Gay."… Continue reading
Apr 20 WATCH: ‘We will not let hate win,’ Michigan lawmaker says By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang A Michigan lawmaker who supports LGBTQ rights vowed to continue forcefully defending against false attacks that Democrats want to "groom" schoolchildren. Continue reading
Mar 31 LGBTQ groups sue Florida over so-called ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press Critics call it the "Don't Say Gay" law and say its true intent is to marginalize LGBTQ people and their families. Continue reading