Oklahomans to Libs of TikTok's Chaya Raichik: 'Stay out of our state'
Parents and organizations have released an open letter to the hate-spreader ahead of her potential Oklahoma visit.
March 6, 2024
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After Nex Benedict's death, 350 LGBTQ+ groups, activists, and celebs urge Oklahoma superintendent's removal
Ryan Walters has allowed a climate of hate to thrive in Oklahoma schools, an open letter says in light of trans student Nex Benedict's death.
February 28, 2024
WATCH: Oklahoma's First Marriage Equality Ad
A retired U.S. Army colonel explains why he supports the freedom to marry in a new video airing on TV stations statewide in Oklahoma.
May 5, 2014
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
Oklahoma Fights Back Against Antigay Bills
A bill hoping to protect efforts to 'pray away the gay' died in the state House today, while a Democrat introduced an amendment that would make businesses own up to their discriminatory practices.
March 12, 2015
I Went to Pride in the Bible Belt. It Was a Revelation.
Coastal LGBTQ people are doing themselves a disservice by not experiencing "fly-over country," writes Jennifer Williams.
September 7, 2018
Oklahoma House Censures Nonbinary Rep. Mauree Turner
House Republicans claim Turner was harboring a fugitive when a protester took shelter in the lawmaker's office.
March 7, 2023
Oklahoma: Bill Would End Government Role in All Marriages
The lawmaker behind the bill says some public officials are uncomfortable with issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples, so he wants to take them out of the process.
March 11, 2015
WATCH: The Rainbow Flag As Target Practice?
A Facebook post promoting the Oklahoma Run 'n Gun seemed to promote violence against LGBT people as well, activists say.
July 9, 2015
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
Outrage after Oklahoma prosecutor declines charges in Nex Benedict bullying death
Adocates and community members are outraged that Stephen Kunzweiler, the Tulsa County district attorney, has decided not to pursue criminal charges in the death of the transgender teen.
March 22, 2024
WATCH: First Oklahoma City to Protect LGBT Rights
Norman is the first city in the Sooner State to fully embrace comprehensive nondiscrimination protections for LGBT individuals.
December 23, 2015
Oklahoma Governor Orders State to Use Anti-Trans Definition of Gender
Gov. Kevin Stitt's executive order calls for binary definitions of gender according to that assigned at birth.
August 3, 2023
United We Stand Centers Queer Stories From Least LGBTQ-Friendly Places
The videos from Tourmaline and creative agency RanaVerse give voice to LGBTQ+ narratives in five of the least queer-friendly locales in the country.
June 16, 2021
Oklahoma Gov. OK's 'License to Discriminate' in Adoption, Foster Care
The legislation lets faith-based agencies, even those with state contracts, turn away prospective parents who offend their beliefs.
May 11, 2018
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
Transgender Woman Murdered in Oklahoma City
Brooklyn BreYanna Stevenson, 31, was found dead Monday morning.
November 29, 2017
Oklahoma Governor Signs Anti-Trans 'Bathroom Bill' Into Law
The restrictive measure is one of several pieces of far-right legislation Oklahoma has passed, including one of the nation's most draconian abortion laws.
May 26, 2022
Sally Kern Doesn't Hate Anyone, Says Sally Kern
Several pieces of legislation aim to roll back progress for LGBT Oklahomans, but one of the most prominent lawmakers behind the bills says they don't not stem from hatred.
January 29, 2015
Ryan Walters is too much even for Republicans in Oklahoma
The far-right extremist superintendent of public instruction keeps racking up losses.
June 19, 2024
How you can support queer and trans kids in Oklahoma after Nex Benedict’s death
Donate, volunteer, write a letter to trans kids: There are lots of ways for you to turn your grief into action.
February 23, 2024