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Wyoming bill could take trans kids from parents

House Bill 156 would define gender-affirming care to be "not in the best interest" of youth in the state. The bill affects guardianships, custody fights, and child protective services.

Wyoming school principal axes antibullying play over gay character

“[The principal] just took it as, there’s a gay person [so it’s] promoting gayness, but that’s not even how that works. People don’t become gay from watching a show,” the sister of the school's drama teacher said.

Campaign Launched to Memorialize Matthew Shepard on Postage Stamp

The announcement came on what would have been Matthew Shepard's 47th birthday. He was killed in 1998, having been attacked and tied to a fence to be left for dead.

Transgender Sorority Sister Wins in University of Wyoming Case

The judge dismissed a case brought by six other sorority sisters who were opposed to the transgender sister's membership.

Wyoming Library Director Fired For Refusing to Scrap Shelves of LGBTQ+ Books

After 27 years at the library, she still believes that it’s important to offer books from all perspectives, including those of LGBTQ+ people.

Mitch McConnell Suffers Frightening Episode During Press Conference

The Republican leader suddenly stopped talking and stared off into the distance during his weekly press conference.

Kappa Kappa Gamma Sisters Sue After Sorority Allows Trans Woman to Join

The sisters are upset that the sorority has taken an inclusive stance as opposed to engaging in transphobia.

Chi Omega Invalidates Nonbinary Sorority Sister's Membership

The former sorority member says the national organization is being exclusionary and transphobic because of the current political climate.

Liz Cheney Ousted from Congress, Leaves Mixed Record on LGBTQ+ Issues

Cheney lost Tuesday's Republican primary for the U.S. House seat from Wyoming to a Trump-backed candidate.

GOP Sen. Cynthia Lummis Issues 'Apology' After Transphobic Comments

Sen. Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming was booed during a commencement address at the University of Wyoming over the remarks.

Wyoming Trans Woman Attacked in Her Apartment Complex's Dog Park

The attacker yelled slurs at the woman and kicked her beside a fencepost. 

Death Threats Force Trans Magician to Cancel Wyoming Shows

Magician Mikayla Oz was set to perform her act for kids at libraries in two Wyoming towns. 

Wyoming Bar Sells Shirt Promoting the Shooting of Gay People

The T-shirts say guns are the state's "cure for AIDS."

Wyoming's Out Politicians Make Voices Heard, Seek Hate-Crimes Law

They're pushing Wyoming toward living up to its nickname of the Equality State.

School Bans Pride Flags, 50 Miles From Where Matt Shepard Was Killed

The action appears to say the items are as disruptive as racist and homophobic literature recently distributed at the Cheyenne, Wyo., school.

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Wyoming GSA Sponsor Penalized for Calling Out Hate Speech

Kaycee Cook was barred from the school where she helps run the GSA after she reported racist and homophobic literature being circulated.

State Senator to LGBTQ Teens: Gay Love Akin to Pedophilia, Bestiality

The legislator, Lynn Hutchings, told visiting students that having sex with children and dogs could be considered a sexual orientation.

Equality Wyoming Exec Wins State House Seat by 70 Votes

Sara Burlingame, the director of the statewide LGBTQ group, won over voters in her Cheyenne-area district.

Wyoming Enclave Passes Non-Discrimination Ordinance

Jackson Hole does what Wyoming still cannot.

Wyoming Residents Don Tutus to Show LGBT Support

Communities around the state threw tutu-wearing parties in response to Sen. Mike Enzi's comments that a man in a tutu is asking for a fight.