Alabama

While a lot of people write a letter to their younger self on National Coming Out Day, Carson Jones chose instead to write something he wished his parents had been able to read on the day he came out. 

Montgomery leaders lament the loss of business and brain power after the city council votes down an anti-discrimination ordinance.

The legislation “is nothing more than a politically motivated bill designed to discriminate against an already vulnerable population,” says the Human Rights Campaign's Alphonso David.

Will Gov. Doug Burgum of North Dakota (pictured) break with his fellow Republicans to veto homophobic and transphobic bills?

They allege that school officials knew their son was considering taking his life.

Kansas and Alabama follow the lead of states like South Dakota and Mississippi.

The measure will now be considered in the state House, over the outrage of transgender rights advocates.