Mar 23 Nebraska Legislature advances bill banning gender-affirming care for children By Margery A. Beck, Associated Press The Nebraska Legislature has advanced a contentious bill that seeks to ban gender-affirming care for minors, despite threats from two lawmakers that they would filibuster the rest of the session. Continue reading
Nov 21 Man accused in Colorado gay bar shooting facing murder and hate crime charges By Thomas Peipert, Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press Court records show the man suspected of killing five people and injuring others at a gay bar in Colorado Springs is facing murder and hate crime charges. Continue reading
Sep 17 Virginia governor seeks to roll back transgender student accommodations By Sarah Rankin, Associated Press Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin's administration has rewritten Virginia's model policies for the treatment of transgender students, issuing guidance for school divisions that would roll back some accommodations and tighten parental notification requirements. Continue reading
Oct 27 United States issues its 1st passport with 'X' gender marker By Colleen Slevin, Associated Press The State Department said Wednesday it expects to be able to offer the option more broadly early next year. Continue reading
Jun 06 Watch 6:17 Pride: 2021 has set a record in anti-trans bills in America By Ivette Feliciano This year, state legislatures across the country have introduced more than 100 bills to restrict trans rights. Last Tuesday, the first day of Pride Month, Florida became the eighth state targeting trans athletes. NewsHour Weekend’s Ivette Feliciano spoke with Chase… Continue watching