Target Caught in an Anti-LGBTQ+ Campaign's Crosshairs
Threats were levied against Target employees and there were instances of damaged products and displays in stores.
May 25, 2023
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Mississippi's Anti-LGBT Bill Headed to Governor
Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant has not directly said whether he will sign HB 1523, which would allow businesses and individuals to deny service to LGBT people, and directly targets transgender people.
April 1, 2016
Texas Advances Anti-LGBT Bills on Adoption, Athletics
One would allow adoption agencies to turn away prospective parents because of religious objections; the other targets transgender student athletes.
May 11, 2017
Kentucky Democrat Introduces Two Anti-LGBT Bills
Meanwhile, the state's Republican governor and House speaker condemn "license to discriminate" legislation and "bathroom bills" like those pushed by Rep. Rick Nelson.
January 4, 2017
Okla. Lawmakers Lie, Revive Anti-LGBT Bill
Legislators reneged on their promise to not advance a bill that would allow religious objections to transgender students using bathrooms corresponding with their gender identity.
May 24, 2016
Tenn.'s Anti-LGBT Counseling Bill Is Seriously Dangerous
Tennessee's "hate bill" is completely unnecessary and will put vulnerable people in harm's way.
April 11, 2016
Oklahoma’s 27 Anti-LGBT Bills Are All Dead
Anti-LGBT lawmakers in Oklahoma introduced a record number of hateful bills this year, but equality advocates have quashed every single one of them.
March 14, 2016
Kansas Governor Signs Anti-LGBT Adoption Bill Into Law
The measure allows faith-based agencies, even those using taxpayer funds, to turn away prospective parents who offend their religious beliefs.
May 18, 2018
First Anti-LGBT Bill of 2018 Moves Toward Passage
A bill that would allow adoption agencies to turn away same-sex parents passes the Oklahoma House and Senate.
April 27, 2018
'Discrimination Sunday': Texas Lawmakers Advance Anti-LGBT Bills
A bill allowing discrimination by adoption agencies is headed to the governor, and an anti-trans "bathroom bill" likely will soon be as well.
May 22, 2017
Anti-LGBT 'Religious Freedom' Bill Heads to Miss. Gov.
The state House gave final approval to the bill, which would allow for widespread discrimination by citing religious beliefs about marriage, sexuality, and gender.
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April 4, 2016
Virginia House OK's Anti-LGBT 'Religious Freedom' Bill
The measure now goes to the Senate, but Gov. Terry McAuliffe has pledged to veto it if it comes to his desk.
February 18, 2016
Arkansas Governor Lets Antigay Bill Become Law
As expected, Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson allowed a law banning local ordinances protecting LGBT people from discrimination to become law without his signature.
February 24, 2015
Op-ed: Oklahoma's Multiple Anti-LGBT Bills Are Unacceptable
LGBT Oklahomans may be use to being hassled by right-wing lawmakers, but this time they've gone too far.
February 3, 2015
Higher Ed Bill Could Enable Anti-LGBT Discrimination on Campus
The bill, pending in Congress, contains a "wish list" for conservatives.
February 1, 2018
Texas Governor Signs Bill Allowing Anti-LGBT Discrimination in Adoption
The legislation lets faith-based agencies turn away anyone offending the operator's religious beliefs.
June 15, 2017
N.C. Police Won't Enforce Transphobic HB 2
Police in several major North Carolina cities told NPR they will not penalize nor arrest a trans person for using the bathroom that corresponds with their gender identity.
May 11, 2016
Duke President Urges Repeal of Anti-LGBT North Carolina Bill
In a statement issued Monday, Richard Brodhead argued the bill “runs counter to the ideals of Duke University.”
April 19, 2016
Ringo Starr Cancels N.C. Show Over Anti-LGBT Bill
The Beatles band member says, "All you need is love."
April 13, 2016
Can This Mississippi Democrat Overturn Anti-LGBT Bill?
The bill would void the anti-LGBT discriminatory provisions in HB 1523 from taking effect.
April 12, 2016
Mississippi's Anti-LGBT Law Could Cost Federal Aid
Mississippi may face cuts if a federal investigation finds that their anti-LGBT law is discriminatory.
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April 6, 2016