Alabama Extends Anti-Trans Sports Policy to Colleges and Universities
Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill to that effect into law Tuesday.
May 31 2023 6:00 PM
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Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill to that effect into law Tuesday.
While bucking some stereotypes, the study emphasizes the need for LGBTQ+ safe spaces in southern states.
One administrator allegedly blamed the gay student for his social media post and said being gay was a choice.
The right-wing hate account Libs of TikTok targeted a nonprofit animal shelter because it hosted a drag queen story hour.
Leigh Ann Courington, who teaches history at Wallace State Community College in Alabama, made anti-LGBTQ+ and racist remarks on Facebook.
Anti-trans moves by politicians in Texas, Alabama, and elsewhere are leading families to seek friendlier locales.
It's not just Florida -- Alabama, Tennessee, South Dakota, Utah, and Indiana have anti-LGBTQ+ laws coming into force now.
The United We Stand initiative, from Unilever, Rana Reeves, and Tourmaline, looks to support LGBTQ+ rights groups in areas with lackluster queer rights records.
Alabama's law criminalizing the provision of gender-affirming care to minors "is absolutely appalling," Oliver said.
While some aspects of the law remain, LGBTQ+ rights groups representing the families that sued over it have praised the ruling.
Opponents of the law have asked a judge to block it, but that hasn't happened -- and doctors and patients are deeply concerned.Â
Texas's justification for "child abuse" investigations and Alabama's rationale for restrictions on gender-affirming care are riddled with inaccuracies, a new study says.
The department filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit against the ban and asks a court to keep it from going into effect.
If state legislatures believe they are defending the rights of all residents, they haven't been paying attention.
Tim James, a Republican candidate in Alabama, is taking aim at queer minors in his bid to become governor.Â
A new law would deprive trans youth of lifesaving care -- and it's unconstitutional, two lawsuits say.
GOP Gov. Kay Ivey also signed a bill that would be the state's version of a "don't say gay" law and bans trans students from using the restroom that matches their gender identity.
"Just don't you dare call me a friend after this," Neil Rafferty said as his colleagues criminalized gender-affirming health care for minors.
The "don't say gay" measure was attached to an anti-trans "bathroom bill."
The proposed legislation would make treating anyone under 18 with care punishable by up to 10 years in prison.