Judge Blocks Texas Drag Ban From Taking Effect Friday
The judge wrote that he believed that the law was likely to be ruled unconstitutional.
AUGUST 31, 2023
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Texas legislature passes 'Don't Say Gay' law that bans LGBTQ+ student clubs
A bill approved by the Texas legislature includes an LGBTQ+ student club ban, a forced outing policy, and a DEI ban.
JUNE 3, 2025
Alabama House passes 'Don't Say Gay,' drag ban, and Ten Commandments bills all at once
Alabama Republicans also passed legislation banning Pride flags in schools, and prohibiting staff from using students' chosen names and pronouns.
APRIL 18, 2025
How Okla. Will Use 'Religious Freedom' to Bully Trans Kids
Oklahoma Republicans want to impeach President Obama for protecting trans students. But first they want to make sure no God-fearing Christian student is forced to share a bathroom with a trans classmate.
MAY 20, 2016
Elliot Page Asks Followers to Urge Tenn. Gov to Veto Anti-Trans Bills
The state has three anti-trans bills currently awaiting the governor's decision.
MAY 7, 2021
Idaho's Transgender Bathroom Ban to Take Effect After Judge's Ruling
The law will take effect next month.
OCTOBER 16, 2023
California Gov. Gavin Newsom Signs 9 Pro-LGBTQ+ Bills Into Law
The bills deal with issues such as foster care, name and pronoun recognition, and restroom access.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Texas Anti-Drag Law Blocked Again by Judge
The law can't go into effect for at least another two weeks as deliberations on a lawsuit continue.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Dear Ark. Gov., Please Veto My Brother's Anti-LGBT Bill
'My brother has a vote, but I have a voice,' Donald Collins wrote of his brother, Rep. Charlie Collins, in an open letter.
FEBRUARY 18, 2015
Kentucky Wants Separate Marriage Licenses for Gays
State senators passed a bill Thursday that creates two marriage license applications — one for same-sex couples and another for straight couples.
FEBRUARY 19, 2016
Arizona, Oklahoma Advance Spate of Anti-Trans Bills
Transgender student-athletes, gender-affirming procedures, and more are the targets of their legislation.
MARCH 25, 2022
Texas Sued Over 'Unconstitutional' Drag Ban by ACLU
The litigation seeks to prevent the Republican ban on drag performance to take effect next month.
AUGUST 3, 2023
Texas Judge Strikes Down Anti-Drag Law Days After Another Upholds College Drag Ban
Very different conclusions came from two federal judges in the same state.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott: 'We want to end' trans and gender nonconforming teachers
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced in a keynote speech to the Young Conservatives of Texas an intention to "end" trans and GNC teachers being able to teach.
APRIL 22, 2024
LGBTQ+ Groups to North Carolina School District: State's 'Don't Say Gay' Law Is Discrimination
The Buncombe County district is violating Title IX by implementing the law, according to the groups.
DECEMBER 18, 2023
'Intellectually and morally indefensible': Montana court blocks trans-exclusionary law defining sex
“It is the right decision, not only for us Plaintiffs but for every Montanan’s right to privacy,” one plaintiff said.
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
7 Florida Bills That Threaten LGBTQ+ Rights Right Now
State lawmakers have targeted gender-affirming care, pronouns, and are even trying to expand "don't say gay" to all grade levels.
MARCH 28, 2023
Kentucky Revives Trans Health Care Ban as Senator Mourns Trans Son
Republican legislators raced to push through the health care ban and other anti-LGBTQ+ provisions.
MARCH 17, 2023