Oklahoma advocates & educators celebrate State Superintendent Ryan Walters’s resignation as ‘pivotal moment’
The controversial Republican announced his resignation on Fox News.
September 25, 2025
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This Couple Makes A Supreme Step for Oklahoma
Oklahoman and out musician Eric Himan talks marriage plans with Mary Bishop and Sharon Baldwin, one of the couples bringing equality to his state, and possibly the country.
October 5, 2014
Op-ed: Oklahoma's Multiple Anti-LGBT Bills Are Unacceptable
LGBT Oklahomans may be use to being hassled by right-wing lawmakers, but this time they've gone too far.
February 3, 2015
Four Anti-LGBT Bills Aim to Roll Back Progress in Oklahoma
Representatives Sally Kern and Todd Russ have filed legislation specifically aimed at undermining the rights of Oklahoma's LGBT citizens.
January 23, 2015
Oklahoma Elects Lesbian State Senator, Flipping GOP Seat to Dems
Allison Ikley-Freeman, victorious in a special election this week, is the second lesbian and third LGBT person elected to the state legislature.
November 16, 2017
Daughter of hate group's preacher settles with school district over ‘Homosexuality is a sin’ shirt
Brielle Penkoski claimed victory after receiving a small financial settlement and securing First Amendment training for educators.
January 4, 2024
Families With Trans Kids Sue Over Oklahoma Ban on Gender-Affirming Care
The suit comes one day after Gov. Kevin Stitt signed the measure into law.
May 3, 2023
Watch Ryan Walters literally flee Oklahoma news anchor’s questions after telling Fox News he’s resigning
The state schools chief used local Fox affiliate KOKH's studio to make the announcement but ran away when anchor Wendy Suares had some questions.
September 25, 2025
Transgender Man Shot to Death While Driving Taxi in Oklahoma
Dustin Parker, 25, was killed early New Year's Day, making him the first trans homicide victim of 2020.
January 2, 2020
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
Meet Oklahoma's Rising Queer Star in the State Senate
At 27, Allison Ikley-Freeman has an impressive resume and she's bringing it to the front lines in her state.
August 20, 2019
Oklahoma Bars Inmate Weddings -- Even Straight Ones
Since gay couples can marry, Oklahoma prison officials now won't let anyone behind bars marry.
June 5, 2015
Doughnut Shop Attacked With Molotov Cocktail After Drag Queen Event
The Donut Hole in Tulsa, Okla., was set on fire this week after having been burglarized two weeks earlier.
November 3, 2022
Parents Hire Man to Exorcise the 'Demons' Making Their Son Gay: Video
Footage of the "exorcism" has gone viral on social media.
June 5, 2023
Oklahoma Seeks to Criminalize Gender-Affirming Care Up to Age 21
Republican Rep. Jim Olsen's bill would make the provision of this care a felony, with a prison sentence of up to 10 years and/or a fine of up to $100,000.
December 6, 2022
After Nex Benedict's death, Oklahoma's Ryan Walters: Just two genders, as God intended
Walters, the state's superintendent of public instruction, is denying the existence of trans and nonbinary people after nonbinary teen Nex Benedict's death.
February 23, 2024
Trump Nominates Climate Change Denier, Transphobe to Head EPA
His choice, Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt, has joined in lawsuits against the agency -- and against the federal government's guidance on treatment of transgender students.
December 7, 2016
LGBTQ Centers Band Together, Urge Congress to Up Financial Support
Over 160 LGBTQ centers are asking leaders not to forget the nearly 40,000 people they serve each month.
April 15, 2020
Inclusiveness Is an Asset to Major LGBT-Affirming Churches and Synagogues
Some of the biggest congregations find that inclusion isn't just the right thing to do -- it brings worshippers in the door.
May 7, 2018