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The 10 states that have passed pro-LGBTQ+ bills — or defeated the most anti-LGBTQ+ ones — in 2025

Liberal states stand out for passage of supportive laws, while the sheer volume of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation introduced in some conservative ones means many bills died there.

California Gov. Newsom is considering a presidential run. Here's his LGBTQ+ rights record

Gavin Newsom has been known as a champion of LGBTQ+ rights, but recent actions have some questioning his commitment to the transgender community.

Federal judge orders Pentagon to restore LGBTQ+ books, gender & diversity lessons in military schools

Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles ordered Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and DoDEA Director Beth Schiavino-Narvaez to comply immediately.

Teaching tolerance isn't indoctrination. It's protection

Opinion: In Mahmoud v. Taylor, the justices gave bigotry a permission slip and ruled that parents can “opt out” of LGBTQ-inclusive lessons, further diminishing lessons and practices on inclusivity in civic society, argues Darek M. Ciszek.

NYC schools sue Trump administration for nixing almost $50M in grants over trans protections

The Department of Education killed funding over policies allowing students to use restrooms and participate in sports aligned with their gender identity.

Utah sports commission drops challenge to trans sports ban

A case brought by the Utah High School Activities Association and two athletes was voluntarily dismissed.

California Gov. Newsom vetoes one pro-trans bill; will he sign others?

After his podcast with the late transphobe Charlie Kirk, some are questioning Newsom's commitment to transgender equality.

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.

Heritage Foundation uses false data to smear trans people as school shooters

The far-right think tank claims half of school shootings are by trans people. That's not true.

7 of Ryan Walters's most heinous anti-LGBTQ+ quotes

The homophobic, transphobic Oklahoma schools superintendent is leaving to take a position fighting teachers' unions. Here are some of his "greatest hits."

The fall of Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters and the questions around his resignation

Opinion: Walters deserves what he’s getting: obscurity, irrelevance, and hopefully a long, silent fade into nothingness, writes John Casey.

Ryan Walters wants Turning Point chapters in Oklahoma high schools — or will he resign before it happens?

Some news outlets are reporting that the far-right superintendent of public instruction may resign as early as this week.

Trans high school athlete AB Hernandez: 'I'm just a normal kid going to school, playing sports'

But critics act like she's "this crazy danger to society," she says.

Indiana Lt. Gov. Beckwith shares post from church that called for death to gays; his team walks it back

Nevertheless, Beckwith has a history of horrific comments about LGBTQ+ people.

Kansas public universities end LGBTQ+, DEI programs

The University of Kansas and Kansas State are doing so in keeping with a new state law.

Far-right Oklahoma schools head Ryan Walters had nude women on TV during meeting: report

Walters, a Republican, has often railed against sexual material.

Republican Oklahoma schools chief to roll out anti-'woke' test for teachers coming in from blue states

"You’re not going to come in here and teach that there’s 27 genders," Superintendent Ryan Walters said.

Trump admin lawsuit against California seeks end to trans-inclusive sports policy

The lawsuit comes after California officials said they would not comply with the administration's demands.

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein vetoes anti-trans, anti-DEI bills

The Democratic governor called the bills "mean-spirited."

California defies Trump, won't ban trans athletes from school sports

California "respectfully disagrees" with the Trump administration's position, an attorney for the state said.