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North Dakota Senate rejects resolution seeking to overturn marriage equality

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These are the 5 states with the smallest amount of LGBTQ+ people

The states with the fewest queer people are also some of the states proposing and passing the most anti-LGBTQ+ laws.

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Anti-DEI laws are forcing universities to grapple with a mass exodus of LGBTQ+ professors: study

New Williams Institute study finds an alarming number of professors in higher education considering leaving their states or the profession because of Republican laws.

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North Dakota Senate rejects resolution seeking to overturn marriage equality

North Dakota Finds Novel Way to Ban Most Conversion Therapy

The only out state lawmaker, Joshua Boschee (pictured), was key to the effort to authorize a rule keeping licensed social workers from engaging in the practice.

Hillary Clinton Declares 'History Made'

The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, the first woman to head a major party's ticket, has added to her delegate count.

10 More States Sue Obama Administration Over Trans Student Guidance

The states object to federal guidance on transgender students' rights, including the right to use facilities matching their gender identity.

These are the 5 states with the smallest amount of LGBTQ+ people

The states with the fewest queer people are also some of the states proposing and passing the most anti-LGBTQ+ laws.

Anti-DEI laws are forcing universities to grapple with a mass exodus of LGBTQ+ professors: study

New Williams Institute study finds an alarming number of professors in higher education considering leaving their states or the profession because of Republican laws.

North Dakota allows doctors to refuse trans health care in the name of 'religious freedom'

A North Dakota court has permitted doctors to refuse to perform gender-affirming surgeries, and allowed employers to refuse to cover all gender-affirming care.

North Dakota Republicans Call on Homophobic State Rep to Resign After DUI Arrest

Video showed Nico Rios disparaging migrants and suggesting one officer had sexual relations with his mother.

Watch North Dakota GOP Lawmaker Spew Homophobic and Xenophobic Remarks While Being Arrested for DUI

An officer wrote that Republican state Rep. Nico Rios became “verbally abusive, homophobic, racially abusive and discriminatory,” toward him during the traffic stop.

Transgender Youth Face Hurdles Getting Gender-Affirming Care Even When It's Legal

Legal battles and provider concerns can complicate access to gender-affirming care.

Mitch McConnell Suffers Frightening Episode During Press Conference

The Republican leader suddenly stopped talking and stared off into the distance during his weekly press conference.

11 Republican Presidential Hopefuls and Their Awful Anti-LGBTQ+ Records

They outperform each other in their hate toward the LGBTQ+ community.

Google Doodle Honors Barbara May Cameron, Lesbian Native American Activist

It would have been the activist's 69th birthday.

North Dakota Governor Signs Bill That Outs Transgender Students

The legislation, which takes effect immediately, also restricts restroom use and allows teachers to ignore students' chosen pronouns.

Anti-Trans 'Bathroom Bill' Becomes Law in North Dakota

The bill signed by Gov. Doug Burgum restricts use of restrooms and other facilities in domestic violence shelters, college dorms, and correctional facilities.

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The only out state lawmaker, Joshua Boschee (pictured), was key to the effort to authorize a rule keeping licensed social workers from engaging in the practice.

The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, the first woman to head a major party's ticket, has added to her delegate count.

The states object to federal guidance on transgender students' rights, including the right to use facilities matching their gender identity.

The states with the fewest queer people are also some of the states proposing and passing the most anti-LGBTQ+ laws.

New Williams Institute study finds an alarming number of professors in higher education considering leaving their states or the profession because of Republican laws.

A North Dakota court has permitted doctors to refuse to perform gender-affirming surgeries, and allowed employers to refuse to cover all gender-affirming care.

Video showed Nico Rios disparaging migrants and suggesting one officer had sexual relations with his mother.

An officer wrote that Republican state Rep. Nico Rios became “verbally abusive, homophobic, racially abusive and discriminatory,” toward him during the traffic stop.

Legal battles and provider concerns can complicate access to gender-affirming care.

The Republican leader suddenly stopped talking and stared off into the distance during his weekly press conference.

They outperform each other in their hate toward the LGBTQ+ community.

It would have been the activist's 69th birthday.

The legislation, which takes effect immediately, also restricts restroom use and allows teachers to ignore students' chosen pronouns.

The bill signed by Gov. Doug Burgum restricts use of restrooms and other facilities in domestic violence shelters, college dorms, and correctional facilities.