Montana Trans Woman, Bookstore, and More Sue Over Anti-Drag Law
The ban on drag story hours and other performances is blatantly unconstitutional, according to a coalition of individuals and institutions.
July 11, 2023
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Montana's Drag Ban Blocked, Just in Time for Helena Pride Event
The block is temporary, but Pride will go on.
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Federal appeals court upholds Tennessee drag ban
The court ruled that the plaintiffs did not have standing.
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Judge said Naples Pride can be held in the sunshine for all ages
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The company admitted to restricting several terms.
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Eight YouTube Creators Sue Google for Bias Against LGBTQ Content
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No One Can Explain Why YouTube Bans Some LGBT Content
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Trump-Appointed Judge Temporarily Blocks Tennessee’s Anti-Drag Law
It was to go into effect on April 1 at midnight.
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How Grindr, Pornhub, Sniffies are responding to state restriction laws
A total of 19 U.S. states have enacted new laws impacting adult film platforms — some of which are preparing for the possibility of a ban.
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Russia to Consider Restricting Gay Love Scenes, 'As With Pornography'
Films and TV shows with such content would be available only by "special access," says an anti-LGBTQ+ member of Parliament.
November 24, 2021
Supreme Court clears the way for increased age verification for porn sites
The decision ultimately means that laws can restrict the free speech of adults in service of protecting children.
June 27, 2025
Twitter May Be Restricting Visibility of LGBTQ+ Content in Direct Messages
The Elon Musk-owned social media platform has once again found itself in hot water.
April 5, 2023
Florida is allowed to restrict transgender health care, appeals court rules
A lower court had ruled that the law should be permanently blocked, but this decision reverses that.
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Tennessee Judge Extends Temporary Block on Anti-Drag Law
The judge had issued the original block last Friday only hours before the law was to take effect.
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What LGBTQ+ people should know about Meta’s new rules
Exploring the consequences of rolling back Instagram and Facebook’s content moderation policies.
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