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Sarah Huckabee Sanders Appoints Homophobe to Arkansas Library Board

Jason Rapert, a former state senator, has condemned "the radical homosexual movement" and "LGBTQ insanity."

How American Classrooms Are Being Censored in 2023: Report

Amid electoral rebukes for Moms for Liberty, a recent report highlights a disturbing rise in state legislatures imposing restrictions on LGBTQ+ discussions in schools, affecting educators and students nationwide.

Sarah Huckabee Sanders Clamps Down on Gender-Neutral Language in Official Arkansas Documents

Her executive order draws the line on language amid a nationwide push for gender inclusivity.

Federal Judge Blocks Arkansas Law Targeting Books & Librarians

Again the judiciary stands in the way of GOP attempts to erase LGBTQ+ people.

Montana City Could Refuse LGBTQ+ Pride Parade Permit Over Drag Ban

The group joined a lawsuit challenging the state’s restriction on drag performances.

7 Republican Attorneys General Probe Target’s ‘Obscene’ LGBTQ+ Pride Merchandise

They claim the store’s Pride gear was sexualizing kids.

Arkansas Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors Struck Down by Judge

It was the first such ban enacted and now is the first one ruled unconstitutional.

11 Republican Presidential Hopefuls and Their Awful Anti-LGBTQ+ Records

They outperform each other in their hate toward the LGBTQ+ community.

Arkansas Parents Sue Library System Over LGBTQ+ Book Censorship

The plaintiffs say they want the stigma of labels on LGBTQ+ books removed and the texts made regularly available again.

Sarah Huckabee Sanders Signs Trans Bathroom Ban Bill Into Law

The Republican governor of Arkansas says it’s to protect children from the “left’s woke agenda.”

Arkansas Just Made It Easier to Sue Providers of Gender-Affirming Care

Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed a bill opening a large window to sue for malpractice.

Arkansas Seeks to Criminalize Trans People's Restroom Use

Under a bill advancing in the state, they could be charged with misdemeanor sexual indecency with a child in certain circumstances.

GOP Lawmaker to Trans Witness in Hearing: 'Do You Have A Penis?'

Republican Arkansas state Sen. Matt McKee wanted to know what a witness's genitals looked like.

Arkansas House OK's Anti-Transgender Bathroom Bill

The bill, now headed to the Senate, would restrict trans students' use of restrooms and changing rooms in public schools.

Arkansas Advances Bill Terming Drag Shows Similar to Porn

The Arkansas Senate passed the legislation along party lines Tuesday, and it now goes to the House.

GOP Lawmakers Want to Classify Drag as Adult Entertainment - Like Porn

Pending legislation in Arkansas would put drag shows in the same category as erotic films or escort services.

Sarah Sanders, Anti-LGBTQ+ Trump Shill, Wins Arkansas Governorship

The former press secretary happily sold Donald Trump's lies for years. She'll now be in charge of an entire state.

Kroger Settles With 2 Anti-LGBTQ+ Workers for $180,000

The former employees sued the supermarket chain over rainbow hearts -- yes, really. 

LGBTQ+ People 'Deserve Death' Says Arkansas Preacher

Tuesday's Conway School Board meeting sounded more like a fundamentalist sermon than a public school board meeting.

Arkansas Transgender Kids Can Continue Receiving Health Care: Court

A federal appeals court ruled that the state's ban on gender-affirming care for minors would stay on hold while a lawsuit against it is heard.