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The 10 states that have passed the most anti-LGBTQ+ laws this year — and how locals are fighting back

The states are predictably very red.

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GMA's Will Ganss slams his Texas hometown for vote to revoke LGBTQ+ protections

Good Morning America's Will Ganss has a message for his hometown as it considers voiding LGBTQ+ anti-discrimination policies.

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Texas city will vote on overturning LGBTQ+ antidiscrimination protections next month

Arlington could remove “gender identity and expression” and “sexual orientation” from antidiscrimination protections next month.

Arlington, Texas

Texas city could be first in nation to rescind LGBTQ+ antidiscrimination protections

Arlington, Texas, could remove “gender identity and expression” and “sexual orientation” from antidiscrimination protections.

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Which states have the fewest same-sex couples? These are the bottom 10

These are the states with the fewest same-sex couples cohabiting, per capita.

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Book bans in schools are more widespread than ever. Which states have had the most?

The bans, which often target LGBTQ-themed books, have gained steam in some of the expected states and others that may be a bit surprising.

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Iowa must pay $85k to transgender students banned from bathroom at state Capitol

Iowa must pay $85,000 to a group of transgender students who were prevented from using a Capitol restroom.

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These 19 states won't ban marriage equality if Obergefell is overturned

Here are the 19 states where same-sex couples could still get married if Obergefell is overturned.

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Federal appeals court endorses Arkansas ban on gender-affirming care for minors

It’s the latest attack on trans rights in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Skrmetti ruling.

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22 states that have passed anti-LGBTQ+ laws in 2025 so far

Here are all the anti-LGBTQ+ laws that have been passed so far in 2025, and which states they come from.

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Rally to Resist outside the Des Moines Iowa State Capitol in support of LGBTQ rights 2023

Iowa bans Medicaid from covering gender-affirming care for adults

The law prevents Medicaid from paying for hormone therapy or gender-affirming surgeries for trans people, but not for cis people.

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Federal judge again blocks Iowa book ban; expected to rule on 'don't say gay' restrictions soon

The state has banned books depicting sex acts from school libraries and classrooms.

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Why did a gay man throw a pie in Anita Bryant's face, and who was he?

Gay activist Thom Higgins "pied" the antigay crusader during a press conference in Des Moines in 1977 as part of his considerable career as an LGBTQ+ rights advocate. Here's the whole story.

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These are the 5 states with the smallest amount of LGBTQ+ people

The states with the fewest queer people are also some of the states proposing and passing the most anti-LGBTQ+ laws.

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14 transgender elected officials you should know

14 transgender elected officials you should know

These trans politicians are breaking barriers around the nation.