Ohio court temporarily blocks ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth
The temporary restraining order is short-lived, but advocates are pushing to have the ban struck down permanently.
April 16 2024 5:33 PM
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Kentucky couldn't pass a single anti-LGBTQ+ bill this session — and it's not alone
"It’s clear that the anti-LGBTQ+ agenda is starting to fail, both in Kentucky and across the country."
April 16 2024 2:35 PM
Thousands of paper hearts flood Idaho capital as lawmakers pass anti-LGBTQ+ bills
The 48,000 paper hearts represented the 48,000 LGBTQ+ people living in Idaho.
April 05 2024 1:28 PM
Texas court further blocks AG Ken Paxton's demand for info on organization's transgender youth support
A restraining order against the anti-LGBTQ+ attorney general's demand is set to expire Friday, so a temporary injunction granted Monday provides additional protection.
March 25 2024 8:23 PM
Trans chaplain speaks to Tennessee legislature as Republicans try to erase people like her
Dahron Johnson told The Advocate why the speaking engagement was significant and what she hoped it did for transgender people’s representation amid Republican attacks on trans lives.
March 21 2024 3:32 PM
Kentucky lawmakers seek to criminalize 'disruptive conduct' after LGBTQ+ protest
After 19 protesters were arrested when the legislature passed a sweeping anti-LGBTQ+ bill, lawmakers are considering new punishments — which civil rights activists say could limit free speech.
March 18 2024 6:40 PM
Candis Cayne is tackling 'mind-boggling' transphobic laws through humor (exclusive)
Transgender trailblazers Candis Cayne and Danna Davis recently told The Advocate about their new production company, Mary, It's Mary Productions, and all the upcoming projects you won't want to miss.
March 14 2024 12:12 PM
Nebraska trans youth can access gender-affirming care, but only after invalidating therapy
Minors in Nebraska will be able to access gender-affirming care, but only after attending 40 hours of therapy that could push back on their identity.
March 13 2024 1:04 PM
Texas AG Ken Paxton can't get PFLAG's data on trans members and care: court
The anti-LGBTQ+ attorney general's demand threatens PFLAG members' constitutional rights, a Texas judge says.
March 01 2024 7:15 PM
Texas quietly restricts gender-affirming care for trans adults: 'Canary in the coalmine'
Texas Medicaid will no longer cover gender affirming care for transgender adults as of tomorrow.
February 29 2024 5:02 PM
Appeals court lets Indiana's gender-affirming care ban go into effect
The Seventh Circuit lifted an injunction, letting the ban be enforced while a lawsuit against it proceeds.
February 27 2024 10:46 PM
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tells U.N. to 'go pound sand' after LGBTQ+ rights criticism
Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is demonstrating his disregard for international law, despite no action being taken against Texas so far.
February 27 2024 1:46 PM
West Virginia Republicans want to prevent suicidal transgender youth from receiving care
GOP lawmakers in West Virginia are pushing to overturn an exception that allows transgender youth at risk of self-harm or suicide to receive gender-affirming care.
February 26 2024 5:14 PM
In Oklahoma, a bathroom law and other policies endanger transgender residents
The death of a nonbinary teen who was beaten in a restroom has brought the state's policies into sharp focus.
February 22 2024 1:52 PM
West Virginia Republicans want to prosecute 'pedophile librarians' over 'obscene' material
Not sure what constitutes "obscene matter?" Neither are the West Virginia Republicans who wrote a new bill seeking to prosecute educators for spreading it.
February 22 2024 9:24 AM
As Missouri lawmakers continue attacking LGBTQ+ rights, one city is taking a stand against hate
The Columbia City Council voted 6-1 on Monday night to declare the city an LGBTQ+ safe haven.
February 21 2024 12:31 PM
Virginia sued over Glenn Youngkin’s anti-transgender student policies
The ACLU filed two legal actions against the Republican governor’s education department.
February 16 2024 1:23 PM
New York Times continues to fail on trans issues one year after demands made
It's the anniversary of when a coalition called for an end to the paper's misleading coverage.
February 15 2024 5:36 PM
Ohio won't restrict gender-affirming care for adults but still goes after trans youth
Gov. Mike DeWine's administration has made changes to a much-criticized plan.
February 09 2024 5:50 PM
Tennessee city ordered to give $500k to LGBTQ+ groups over ordinance that blocked Pride events over drag
The repeal of Murfreesboro's "public indecency" ordinance came in the settlement of a lawsuit brought by the Tennessee Equality Project and other groups.
February 09 2024 5:32 PM