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Boise State professor ran far-right, anti-LGBTQ+ website: report

Some activists are calling on the university to repudiate Scott Yenor's views; among other things, his site carried an article calling LGBTQ+ people groomers.

Idaho's anti-transgender bathroom law challenged by trans college student

A Boise State University student and a member of the University of Idaho community brought the lawsuit in federal court.

How Runner Lindsay Hecox Is Fighting for Trans Athletes

The trans track and field athlete is challenging the law that prevents her from competing in women's college sports.

Zion Banks Drops Pride Sponsorship Support Over Drag Show

Boise Pride organizers said that they expect a large turnout, regardless of the bank's decision.

Idaho's Anti-Trans Sports Law Still Blocked After Appeals Court Ruling

“This is an important victory for common sense, equality, and the rights of transgender youth under the law,” the ACLU's Chase Strangio said.

ACLU Files Lawsuit Challenging Idaho's Ban on Transgender Athletes

The complaint, filed on behalf of two student athletes, also calls out the law's intrusive "sex verification" requirements in disputed cases.

Idaho Law Banning Trans Female Athletes Blocked by Judge

"The Constitution must always prevail," writes Chief U.S. District Court Judge David C. Nye.

Boise State student drops challenge to Idaho trans sports ban ahead of SCOTUS hearing

But a similar West Virginia case will still be heard.

Idaho and West Virginia ask Supreme Court to review anti-transgender sports laws

Federal appeals courts have ruled against the laws, so the states are petitioning SCOTUS.

Idaho Revises Requirements for Gender Markers on Driver's Licenses

The revision makes it easier for transgender people to receive licenses that list their accurate gender.

Two More Transgender Deaths Reported; Possible Homicides

A gender-fluid teen was killed in Idaho, and a trans woman was found dead in Maine.

Republican AGs ask SCOTUS to uphold anti-trans sports laws

Twenty-six attorneys general have filed a friend-of-the-court brief urging the Supreme Court to do so.

Idaho senator and state GOP await voters' judgment on scandal over bathroom arrest

Senator Larry Craig has apologized to the residents of Idaho and now waits -- along with officials of both U.S. political parties -- to see if voters are in any mood to forgive and forget the scandal tied to his arrest in a men's bathroom.

Now is the Time for LGBTQ+ Athletes

The American sports playing field is becoming more inclusive.

Wyoming GSA Sponsor Penalized for Calling Out Hate Speech

Kaycee Cook was barred from the school where she helps run the GSA after she reported racist and homophobic literature being circulated.

Dissecting the Catholic Church's Disrespect of LGBTQ+ People

What if the Roman Catholic Church wrote about African-Americans and women the way it still writes about LGBTQ+ people? 

Meet The Parents -- On The Frontline for Marriage Equality

Parents involved in marriage equality suits show what's at stake for their children.

College volleyball team at heart of anti-transgender student athlete debate loses tournament

The San Jose State University lost to Colorado State on Saturday. The school had been targeted in recent debates about trans women in sports.

San Jose State's trans volleyballer can continue to play: judge

Some other teams and even a teammate had sought to bar the trans woman from participating in this week's Mountain West Conference tournament.