LGBTQ rights

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.

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.

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.

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."…

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.

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.

Transgender Day of Visibility carries special significance for some trans Texans this year

By Orion Rummler, The 19th

As the fight over gender-affirming care for minors in Texas has picked up speed, some transgender Texans are thinking about how to use their own voices to uplift others.

Oklahoma, Arizona governors sign transgender athletes bans into law

By Sean Murphy, Associated Press

Republican governors in Arizona and Oklahoma have both signed bills into law that prevent transgender girls and women from competing on female sports teams.