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Kansas AG says schools must out trans kids to their parents — even without a law requiring it

Republican Attorney General Kris Kobach says concealing students' transition violates parental rights.

Kansas transgender prison employee sues over alleged gender identity harassment

Shelly Lamb said she endured targeted abuse and was moved to a basement closet by the Department of Corrections.

A lesbian couple was unwelcomed by their wedding venue. Now, they've been gifted one for free

Ali Waggy and Jessica Robinson have been gifted a wedding venue for free after being told the venue they had didn't approve of their relationship.

Kansas Library Removes LGBTQ+ Books in Order to Keep Lease

St. Marys Public Library yielded to city commission demands influenced by the Society of St. Pius X, an anti-LGBTQ+ group, which has sparked concerns over censorship of LGBTQ+ content.

Neo-Nazi Ex-Soldier Targets Drag Queen Story Hour in North Carolina

Previously, Jarrett William Smith was convicted of disturbing bomb-making instructions and was charged with encouraging the assassination of former presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke.

Democrats Introduce Bills to Create National LGBTQ+ History and Culture Museum

Legislation was introduced to establish a dedicated museum within the Smithsonian Institution, which garnered broad support from the Congressional Equality Caucus.

Kansas Librarians Sue After Being Fired Over Autism Display Mistaken for LGBTQ+ Support

They intended to support autism awareness and neurodiversity, but were fired because conservatives in town thought their colorful display supported the LGBTQ+ community.

Kansas Can Refuse to Change Trans Residents' Birth Certificates: Court

A federal judge agreed with Republican Attorney General Kris Kobach.

Trans Kansans Can Intervene in Lawsuit Over Driver's Licenses, Judge Rules

They can make their voices heard as the state's Republican attorney general seeks to deny them the right to change the gender marker on their licenses.

Kansas Judge Blocks Changes to Gender on Driver’s Licenses

The state’s Republican AG had sued the Democratic Governor, saying the practice violated new state law.

Kansas Republican AG Sues Democrat Governor Over Trans Driver's Licenses

The lawsuit claims the practice is in violation of new anti-trans law.

Kansas Man Arrested for Threatening to Shoot Up, Bomb Nashville Pride

He said he would “make shrapnel pressure cooker bombs for this event” and that he was going to “commit a mass shooting.”

White House Pride Flag Display Enrages Right-Wingers

They falsely claimed it was a “U.S. Flag Code violation.”

Kansas Governor Vetoes Four Anti-Trans Bills; Republicans Will Try to Override

Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly said the bills, including a ban on gender-affirming care for minors, would strip away rights and hurt the state's economy.

Kansas Passes Anti-Trans Sports Bill, Overriding Governor's Veto

The override of Gov. Laura Kelly's veto succeeded with the votes of most Republicans and one Democrat.

Kansas Governor Vetoes Anti-Trans Sports Bill for Third Consecutive Year

Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly said the bill is "unnecessary and divisive." But legislators may try to override her veto.

Jesus Super Bowl Commercials Funded by Group With Anti-LGBTQ+ Ties

In an effort to rebrand Jesus, a Kansas-based group aired the spots during the game.

Gay Native American Sharice Davids Reelected to U.S. House

Davids was the first gay Native American in Congress and is the only Democrat in Kansas's congressional delegation.

Kansas School District OK's Anti-Trans Restroom, Sports Policy

The Gardner Edgerton School District  has barred transgender students from participating on sports teams that align with their gender identity and using their preferred restrooms.