Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed anti-trans student-athlete bill
One LGBTQ+ advocate said the new law shows how Republicans like to "play political games and bully transgender children."
May 8, 2025
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Gov. Kemp signs bill banning gender-affirming care for trans inmates
The state's abysmal treatment of incarcerated trans people was the subject of a scathing Department of Justice report last year that was withdrawn last month by the Trump administration.
May 12, 2025
GOP Governor Withdraws Name From SCOTUS Consideration
Gov. Brian Sandoval of Nevada abruptly backed away from the "beyond humbling" opportunity to be considered as a justice.Â
February 26, 2016
Nevada Gov. Signs Bill to Protect LGBT Youth From Abusive Conversion Therapy
The Republican governor took the important step to protect LGBT kids, making Nevada the 10th state or jurisdiction with such a law.Â
May 17, 2017
Georgia GOP looks to pass religious freedom bill that advocates say will harm marginalized groups
One emotional critic said the bill will be used as a "sword and not a shield" to attack othered groups.
March 20, 2025
Lawmaker Pleads ‘Please Don’t Kill Yourself’ as Ban on Trans Care Passes
Out Democratic state. Rep. Karla Drenner made the plea after the House was poised to pass a measure banning gender-affirming health care for youth.
March 17, 2023
Georgia governor signs religious liberty law, worrying LGBTQ+ advocates who say it'll allow discrimination
"State-sponsored discrimination, that’s what this is," Democrat Esther Panitch said.
April 7, 2025
Black Queer Lawmaker Arrested in Georgia Vows to Fight On
State Rep. Park Cannon was arrested for knocking on Gov. Brian Kemp's door as he signed a bill restricting voting rights.
March 26, 2021
Georgia's Gender-Affirming Care Ban Stands for Now, Judge Rules
A federal judge is allowing the state more time to prepare its defense.
July 6, 2023
Georgia Can Enforce Ban on Hormone Therapy for Trans Minors, for Now
An anti-trans ruling in Alabama paved the way for the Georgia setback.
September 6, 2023
Georgia police searching for man convicted of killing trans woman Skyler Gilmore
Davonte Fore was found guilty of the 2021 murder of Skyler Gilmore but fled before jurors reached their verdict.
October 17, 2024
Parents of Trans Kids Seek to Block Georgia Ban on Gender-Affirming Care
They want an emergency order to prevent it from going into effect.
July 4, 2023
WATCH: Will Obama Pick This GOP Gov. for SCOTUS?
Gov. Brian Sandoval is Latino, a GOP moderate and reportedly a potential nominee to fill the vacancy created by the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia.
February 25, 2016
Log Cabin Endorses a Homophobe Over a Black Woman in Georgia Gov. Race
Log Cabin Georgia never endorsed a gubernatorial candidate before, but this year they put their weight behind Brian Kemp, while attacking Stacey Abrams.
July 30, 2018
Politician Dumps GOP Over Marriage Discrimination
A Michigan lawmaker announced that he will leave the Republican Party because of its discriminatory stance on marriage equality as well as what he called 'taxpayer abuse.'
April 30, 2014
WATCH: Penn. Governor Makes Incest Comparison
Gov. Corbett makes an awkward comparison about marriage equality and incest.
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October 4, 2013
Georgia Dems Sound Alarm on Gov. Kemp's Anti-Marriage Equality Stance
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp still believes marriage is between a man and a woman and opposes removing anti-LGBTQ+ language from the state's constitution.
August 25, 2022
Out Rep. Brian Sims Responds to Gov.'s Incest Comparison
Pennsylvania Rep. Brian Sims wrote a Facebook status update in response to governor Tom Corbett's interview on Friday, in which the Republican governor compared same-sex marriage to incest.
October 4, 2013
Is Antigay Georgia Candidate Cruising Grindr for Votes?
A Grindr user says an ad for homophobic Georgia gubernatorial candidate Brian Kemp showed up in the app.
October 9, 2018
Illinois Gov. Attacks Rival With Same-Sex Marriage Ad
Gov. Bruce Rauner denies that the ad, portraying his challenger marrying the Illinois House speaker, is antigay.
October 24, 2018
WATCH: Brian Sims Slams 'Disgusting' Opposition
Pennsylvania Democrat Brian Sims calls out the one person who is keeping anti-LGBT discrimination legal in the state.
June 18, 2014