Ryan Walters is too much even for Republicans in Oklahoma
The far-right extremist superintendent of public instruction keeps racking up losses.
June 19, 2024
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Utah auditor slams legislature for making him 'bathroom monitor' after 'snitch form' flooded with memes
After receiving thousands of meme submissions to a form used to report transgender people in bathrooms, Utah's auditor shared scathing words for the legislature tasking him with the role.
May 8, 2024
Idaho Protesters Swarm State Legislature
The people behind Add The Words went to Idaho's state legislature to demand that lawmakers consider adding protections for LGBT citizens to existing antidiscrimination laws.
March 19, 2014
WATCH: John Oliver's Guide to Craziest Candidates
Everyone is focusing on the wrong things, says John Oliver, who somehow makes this hilarious.
November 4, 2014
James Roesener Is First Trans Man Elected to State Legislature in U.S.
There are only six out trans men in elected office across the country.
November 8, 2022
Danica Roem Is First Out Trans Person Reelected to a State Legislature
Roem made history in 2017 with her election to Virginia's House of Delegates, and she made history again Tuesday.
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November 5, 2019
285 anti-LGBTQ+ bills introduced in state legislatures already this year and it's still January
This follows a year in which more than 550 were introduced and more than 80 passed into law.
January 18, 2024
GOP Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb Vetoes Anti-Trans Sports Bill
The state's legislature could still override the veto.Â
March 23, 2022
Massachusetts Considers Ex-Gay Therapy Ban
The measure was introduced in the state legislature by out Rep. Carl Sciortino
July 17, 2013
California Lawmakers Celebrate Drag Nun & Pride Month While GOP Seethes
The state’s legislature is entering Pride Month loud and proud.
June 6, 2023
New York City subway station to be renamed in honor of Stonewall
A bill passed by the state legislature now awaits the governor’s signature.
June 10, 2024
Delaware Governor on Marriage Equality: 'It Can Happen This Year'
A bill to legalize same-sex marriage is expected to be introduced soon in the state legislature.
April 10, 2013
Okla. Trans Woman to Run for Statehouse Seat
Oklahoma City's first openly transgender police officer aims to become the state's first transgender state representative in the legislature.
April 13, 2014
GLAAD Finds Sharp Rise in Discrimination Against LGBTQ+ Americans
The findings are disturbing but not surprising, given anti-LGBTQ+ activity in state legislatures.
June 23, 2022
Out Pennsylvania Rep. Brian Sims Running for Lieutenant Governor
The gay Democrat, an outspoken progressive, was the first out member of the state legislature.
February 16, 2021
Jessica Benham, Bi Autistic Woman, Seals Historic Win in Pa. Election
She is the first out LGBTQ+ woman elected to the Pennsylvania state legislature.
November 6, 2020
Michigan Activists Prep Ballot Initiative for LGBTQ Protections
Advocates are trying to ban bias in the state but are currently stymied by a GOP legislature.
January 8, 2020
Ohio Republican Gov. Mike DeWine Vetoes Transgender Health Care and Sports Participation Bans
DeWine's veto is likely to be overridden by the state legislature, as HB68 passed both the state House and Senate with a supermajority.
December 29, 2023
Danica Roem Is Letting Her Record Speak for Itself as She Runs for Virginia Senate
Roem, the first out trans person to serve in a state legislature, is vying to be the second out trans state senator.
November 3, 2023