May 12 Wave of anti-transgender bills in Republican-led states divides U.S. faith leaders By David Crary, Associated Press Some view the legislation as reflecting God's will; others voice outrage that Christianity is being invoked to justify laws they view as cruel and hateful. Continue reading
Apr 21 Montana's House speaker has silenced a transgender lawmaker. Here's what to know By Amy Beth Hanson, Matthew Brown, Associated Press The latest high-profile example of state legislative leadership deciding who can be heard during statehouse debates is playing out in Montana where a transgender lawmaker was silenced by Republican leaders for a second day Friday. Here's what you need to know… Continue reading
Apr 20 WATCH: House votes on anti-trans school sports bill By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The Republican-led House has passed a bill that would bar federally supported schools and colleges from allowing transgender athletes whose biological sex assigned at birth was male from competing on girls or women's sports teams. Continue reading
Apr 14 As Oklahoma lawmakers push anti-LGBTQ+ bills, advocates worry about the chilling effect By Adam Kemp Oklahoma has seen a surge in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation this year. While some bills have withered in the process, a number of other anti-LGBTQ+ measures could be passed before the legislative session ends in late May. Continue reading
Apr 01 Narrow legal definition of sex in Montana bill would jeopardize protections for trans people By Orion Rummler, The 19th “They’re trying to categorize people by their reproductive capacity. There are a small number of people who produce both sperm and eggs,” said Lauren Wilson, president of the Montana Chapter of the Academy of Pediatrics. “So what that means is… Continue reading
Mar 29 Transgender bill spurs competing rallies outside Kentucky Capitol By Bruce Schreiner, Associated Press Activists on both sides of the transgender health care debate have gathered at Kentucky's Capitol to make competing appeals. The rallies Wednesday come as the GOP-led legislature reconvened for the final two days of this year's session. Continue reading
Mar 29 Arkansas bill criminalizing trans people's bathroom access revamped By Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press An Arkansas bathroom bill that had been criticized as the most extreme in the country has been revamped to address concerns it would criminalize transgender people using public restrooms matching gender identity. Continue reading
Mar 12 West Virginia GOP Legislature passes ban on transgender health care for minors By Leah Willingham, Associated Press A bill that would ban evidence-based health care for transgender minors in West Virginia, the state estimated to have more transgender youth per capita than any other in the nation, is headed to the desk of Gov. Jim Justice. Continue reading
Feb 27 Trans people face hostile rhetoric from state lawmakers By Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press The Human Rights Campaign says at least 150 bills targeting transgender people have been introduced this year. Continue reading
Feb 23 Analysis: Why compelling student athletes to share menstrual data may violate federal laws By Lindsey Darvin, David Schultz, Tia Spagnuolo, The Conversation When schools ask student athletes about their menstrual cycles, they may be infringing on anti-discrimination and privacy laws. Continue reading