Kansas GOP overrides governor’s veto to enact sweeping ban on all gender-affirming care for trans kids
The ban includes state funds for psychological support for kids living from gender dysphoria.
February 18 2025 5:34 PM
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Kansas Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly once again vetoes gender-affirming care ban for minors
Senate Bill 63 sought to ban gender-affirming care for transgender minors diagnosed with gender dysphoria while allowing the same treatments to continue for cisgender minors with other conditions.
February 12 2025 11:54 AM
Kansas Rep. Sharice Davids brings her intersectional experience as an LGBTQ+ Native American to Capitol Hill
She told The Advocate about how she sees her role as somebody representing so many who don’t often see themselves in power.
November 01 2024 5:50 PM
Lesbian firefighter awarded $1.3 million from Kansas City after 21 years of harassment
Rebecca Reynolds claimed in two lawsuits that she has endured decades of abuse from her male coworkers who often targeted her for being a lesbian and for her age.
September 26 2024 6:09 PM
Kansas Democratic lawmaker who voted against transgender people loses primary election
Attacking the rights of transgender Americans doesn’t appear to be a winning strategy.
August 08 2024 6:32 PM
Moms for Liberty joins in suing Biden administration over Title IX protections for trans students
The extremist group joined one of the country’s most extreme attorneys general in suing the Biden-Harris administration over it’s protection of trans and nonbinary kids in school.
May 14 2024 5:51 PM
Kansas governor passes law requiring ID to view acts of 'homosexuality' online, vetoes anti-LGBTQ+ bill
Kansas will require state-issued ID to view "acts of homosexuality" beginning July 1, which is considered "harmful to minors" under state law.
April 15 2024 4:50 PM
Kansas bill requires ID to view material 'harmful to minors,' including 'acts of homosexuality'
The Kansas legislature has passed a bill that requires age verification to view "material harmful to minors," which includes "acts of homosexuality."
March 28 2024 2:07 PM
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.
February 12 2024 3:41 PM
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.
January 27 2024 9:00 AM
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.
January 22 2024 3:59 PM
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.
November 24 2023 9:04 AM
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.
November 11 2023 10:00 AM
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.
October 27 2023 3:00 PM
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.
September 18 2023 1:01 PM
Kansas Can Refuse to Change Trans Residents' Birth Certificates: Court
A federal judge agreed with Republican Attorney General Kris Kobach.
September 01 2023 10:33 AM
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.
August 21 2023 4:35 PM
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.
July 11 2023 1:24 PM
Kansas Republican AG Sues Democrat Governor Over Trans Driver's Licenses
The lawsuit claims the practice is in violation of new anti-trans law.
July 10 2023 11:59 AM
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.”
June 22 2023 9:00 AM