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These two Black transgender women are ‘shining beacons’ leading Chicago through anti-trans backlash

In a political climate designed to target transgender people’s identities, these two women aren't backing down while defending their community's rights.

Illinois Becomes First State to Ban Book Bans

The law will deny state funding to public libraries that ban or restrict books because of “partisan or doctrinal disapproval.”

Illinois governor says don’t blame trans kids for losses by ‘do-nothing Democrats’ in fiery speech

The Democrat, J.B. Pritzker, took his party to task in the wake of Donald Trump's authoritarianism.

Illinois Gov. Pritzker stands up for LGBTQ+ community in fiery HRC speech

The governor particularly spoke out for transgender youth, saying we must not sacrifice the most persecuted for the most popular.

$10,000 reward offered in search for trans woman Casey Taylor in Bahamas

Taylor, a Black trans activist from Chicago, was reported missing June 20.