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The biggest fight over marriage equality in Indiana right now is about whether to ban same-sex marriage via the Indiana state constitution. The Advocate is following that and more in the latest advances for LGBT equality out of Indiana.

Politics

Indiana quietly bans trans residents from changing gender markers on IDs

Politics

Indiana Republican introduces bill that would erase transgender people and deny marriage equality

The bill from Rep. Chris Judy would recognize only the gender assigned at birth and strengthen the state's existing but unenforceable ban on same-sex marriage.

Politics

Indiana town sued for blocking LGBTQ+ Pride festival (again)

An Indiana town tried to block a Pride festival through strict requirements — then ignored organizers when they met them.

Law

Indiana State University sued for blocking LGBTQ+ Pride festival

The lawsuit claims that ISU officials have prohibited an LGBTQ+ group from hosting a 2025 Pride celebration on campus despite allowing and sponsoring the event in 2023 and 2024.

Indiana Republican lieutenant governor nominee Micah Beckwith

Elections

Indiana GOP lieutenant governor nominee says he'll fire state workers with email signature pronouns

U.S. Sen. Mike Braun’s running mate made the heavy-handed remark at a campaign event .

News

Indiana judge blocks law denying gender-affirming care to prisoners, ruling it’s likely unconstitutional

It’s a big victory for trans rights.

River Montessori High School South Bend Indiana

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Indiana quietly bans trans residents from changing gender markers on IDs

Indiana Rep. Threatens Opponent for Campaigning With Drag Queens

Republican Rep. Jim Banks threatened to slap his Democratic challenger Courtney Tritch with an ethics violation over "tips" from a drag fundraiser.

Indiana Republican introduces bill that would erase transgender people and deny marriage equality

The bill from Rep. Chris Judy would recognize only the gender assigned at birth and strengthen the state's existing but unenforceable ban on same-sex marriage.

95 Photos of Pride In Mike Pence's Backyard

Despite the rain, thousands turned out for the first Pride celebration in Pence's hometown.

Indiana town sued for blocking LGBTQ+ Pride festival (again)

An Indiana town tried to block a Pride festival through strict requirements — then ignored organizers when they met them.

Indiana LGBTQ+ rights protesters surround strip-mall church that preaches death for 'sodomites'

'These people really hate when other people are joyful,' one protester said.

Indiana State University sued for blocking LGBTQ+ Pride festival

The lawsuit claims that ISU officials have prohibited an LGBTQ+ group from hosting a 2025 Pride celebration on campus despite allowing and sponsoring the event in 2023 and 2024.

Investigators believe DNA could identify all victims of suspected gay serial killer Herb Baumeister

The wealthy Republican businessman is suspected of killing up to 25 young men and boys before he died by suicide after police discovered human remains on his estate in 1996.

Indiana Republicans target transgender people in one of new year’s first anti-LGBTQ+ bills

The bill seeks to address a nonexistent issue in the state.

Indiana GOP lieutenant governor nominee says he'll fire state workers with email signature pronouns

U.S. Sen. Mike Braun’s running mate made the heavy-handed remark at a campaign event .

Indiana judge blocks law denying gender-affirming care to prisoners, ruling it’s likely unconstitutional

It’s a big victory for trans rights.

Chasten Buttigieg calls Republican politicians ‘bad actors’ during South Bend book event

The author and father didn’t hold back in his evaluation of conservative theatrics lawmakers employ instead of getting things done for their constituents.

The queerest education in America: How LGBTQ+ kids thrive at this Indiana school

In South Bend, River Montessori High School is supporting its students to be their true selves. Here's a look inside its affirming walls.

Anti-woke Libs of TikTok creator Chaya Raichik can’t define ‘woke’ at College Republicans event in Indiana

After an intersex audience member confronted her, the far-right extremist creator appeared to be at a loss for words. Again.

'Threat to Catholic Identity:' Women's College Bans Trans Applicants After Bigots Complain

Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame announced its updated nondiscrimination policy in November, then the transphobes rallied.

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Republican Rep. Jim Banks threatened to slap his Democratic challenger Courtney Tritch with an ethics violation over "tips" from a drag fundraiser.

The bill from Rep. Chris Judy would recognize only the gender assigned at birth and strengthen the state's existing but unenforceable ban on same-sex marriage.

Despite the rain, thousands turned out for the first Pride celebration in Pence's hometown.

An Indiana town tried to block a Pride festival through strict requirements — then ignored organizers when they met them.

'These people really hate when other people are joyful,' one protester said.

The lawsuit claims that ISU officials have prohibited an LGBTQ+ group from hosting a 2025 Pride celebration on campus despite allowing and sponsoring the event in 2023 and 2024.

The wealthy Republican businessman is suspected of killing up to 25 young men and boys before he died by suicide after police discovered human remains on his estate in 1996.

The bill seeks to address a nonexistent issue in the state.

U.S. Sen. Mike Braun’s running mate made the heavy-handed remark at a campaign event .

It’s a big victory for trans rights.

The author and father didn’t hold back in his evaluation of conservative theatrics lawmakers employ instead of getting things done for their constituents.

In South Bend, River Montessori High School is supporting its students to be their true selves. Here's a look inside its affirming walls.

After an intersex audience member confronted her, the far-right extremist creator appeared to be at a loss for words. Again.

Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame announced its updated nondiscrimination policy in November, then the transphobes rallied.