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Texas sued over 'Don't Say Gay' law that bans LGBTQ+ student clubs

The ACLU of Texas and SEAT are challenging a law that includes an LGBTQ+ student club ban, a forced outing policy, and a DEI ban.

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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.

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Texas Sued Over 'Unconstitutional' Drag Ban by ACLU

The litigation seeks to prevent the Republican ban on drag performance to take effect next month.

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Ohio university posts 'biological sex' restroom signs, then says it was a mistake

The signs at the University of Cincinnati were put up as a result of a new Ohio law. Students are outraged over them as well as the potential rollback of DEI programs.

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‘RuPublicans’ Parody Account Targets Greg Abbott in Texas Billboard Ad Campaign

The gay men behind the parody Instagram account that holds Republicans accountable have turned their art into activism.

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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.

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Texas sued over 'Don't Say Gay' law that bans LGBTQ+ student clubs

The ACLU of Texas and SEAT are challenging a law that includes an LGBTQ+ student club ban, a forced outing policy, and a DEI ban.

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.

Texas Sued Over 'Unconstitutional' Drag Ban by ACLU

The litigation seeks to prevent the Republican ban on drag performance to take effect next month.

Here Are the 21 States Trying to Ban Gender-Affirming Care

Bills seeking to restrict gender-affirming care have been introduced in 21 states so far this year — and in one of those, Utah, a bill has become law.

S.C. Bill Would Let Officials Refuse Same-Sex Marriage Licenses

The legislation would protect public employees from punishment if they cite religious beliefs in denying marriage licenses to same-sex couples.

Texas Senate OK's Anti-Trans Sports Bill, Sends to Governor

The bill passed in the third special session of the legislature this year, and Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to sign it into law.

Ohio university posts 'biological sex' restroom signs, then says it was a mistake

The signs at the University of Cincinnati were put up as a result of a new Ohio law. Students are outraged over them as well as the potential rollback of DEI programs.

Judge Blocks Texas Drag Ban From Taking Effect Friday

The judge wrote that he believed that the law was likely to be ruled unconstitutional.

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.

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.

Senate OK's Defense Bill Without Anti-LGBTQ+ Provisions, Setting Up Fight With House

Fights are likely over individual appropriations bills as well.

Trans Rights Bill Dies in NY Senate Commitee

Reid Stalls DADT Vote After Collins Talks

N.Y. Marriage Watch

Hoyer Senate Has Repeal Votes

Virginia Democrats Block 6 Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills

Democrats stood in the way of some of the draconian Republican-proposed bills that would have harmed LGBTQ+ children.

Reid Schedules DADT Vote

Minnesota House Approves Marriage Equality 75-59

The Minnesota House of Representatives passed a marriage equality bill in a bipartisan vote following three hours of debate.

NJ Marriage Bill Clears Committee

Murkowski Brown Snowe Back DADT Repeal

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The ACLU of Texas and SEAT are challenging a law that includes an LGBTQ+ student club ban, a forced outing policy, and a DEI ban.

A bill approved by the Texas legislature includes an LGBTQ+ student club ban, a forced outing policy, and a DEI ban.

The litigation seeks to prevent the Republican ban on drag performance to take effect next month.

Bills seeking to restrict gender-affirming care have been introduced in 21 states so far this year — and in one of those, Utah, a bill has become law.

The legislation would protect public employees from punishment if they cite religious beliefs in denying marriage licenses to same-sex couples.

The bill passed in the third special session of the legislature this year, and Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to sign it into law.

The signs at the University of Cincinnati were put up as a result of a new Ohio law. Students are outraged over them as well as the potential rollback of DEI programs.

The judge wrote that he believed that the law was likely to be ruled unconstitutional.

The law can't go into effect for at least another two weeks as deliberations on a lawsuit continue.

The gay men behind the parody Instagram account that holds Republicans accountable have turned their art into activism.

Very different conclusions came from two federal judges in the same state.

Fights are likely over individual appropriations bills as well.

Democrats stood in the way of some of the draconian Republican-proposed bills that would have harmed LGBTQ+ children.

The Minnesota House of Representatives passed a marriage equality bill in a bipartisan vote following three hours of debate.