The 10 states that have passed the most anti-LGBTQ+ laws this year — and how locals are fighting back
The states are predictably very red.
November 7, 2025
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Wyoming library director wins $700,000 after being fired for defending LGBTQ+ books
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Sen. Alan Simpson was way ahead of his party when it came to LGBTQ+ rights and marriage equality
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March 14, 2025
Wyoming governor signs anti-transgender bathroom bill allowing for lawsuits
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March 8, 2025
What states are the most dangerous for LGBTQ+ people? Here are the worst 15
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March 4, 2025
Wyoming's abortion ban has been overturned, including its ban on abortion medication
The abortion bans "undermine the integrity of the medical profession by hamstringing the ability of physicians to provide evidence-based medicine to their patients," a district judge ruled.
November 19, 2024
Federal judges express doubts in appeal over transgender sorority member at University of Wyoming
The case, which asks the appeals court to rule against the sorority’s right to accept transgender members, was already dismissed by a lower court judge.
May 18, 2024
For the moms of Matthew Shepard and Tyler Clementi, the fight to protect LGBTQ+ youth isn’t finished
Schools, legislators and legislatures, churches, and the media are failing LGBTQ+ youth, the mothers say after the death of Nex Benedict in Oklahoma.
February 26, 2024
Wyoming bill could take trans kids from parents
House Bill 156 would define gender-affirming care to be "not in the best interest" of youth in the state. The bill affects guardianships, custody fights, and child protective services.
February 17, 2024
Wyoming school principal axes antibullying play over gay character
“[The principal] just took it as, there’s a gay person [so it’s] promoting gayness, but that’s not even how that works. People don’t become gay from watching a show,” the sister of the school's drama teacher said.
January 20, 2024
Campaign Launched to Memorialize Matthew Shepard on Postage Stamp
The announcement came on what would have been Matthew Shepard's 47th birthday. He was killed in 1998, having been attacked and tied to a fence to be left for dead.
December 1, 2023
Matthew Shepard's Murder Remembered 25 Years Later With a Renewed Call to Fight Anti-LGBTQ+ Hate
Matthew Shepard died 25 years ago today after an antigay attack. How do we honor his legacy and that of less well-known hate-crime victims?
October 12, 2023
Transgender Sorority Sister Wins in University of Wyoming Case
The judge dismissed a case brought by six other sorority sisters who were opposed to the transgender sister's membership.
August 29, 2023
Wyoming Library Director Fired For Refusing to Scrap Shelves of LGBTQ+ Books
After 27 years at the library, she still believes that it’s important to offer books from all perspectives, including those of LGBTQ+ people.
August 16, 2023
Mitch McConnell Suffers Frightening Episode During Press Conference
The Republican leader suddenly stopped talking and stared off into the distance during his weekly press conference.
July 26, 2023
Kappa Kappa Gamma Sisters Sue After Sorority Allows Trans Woman to Join
The sisters are upset that the sorority has taken an inclusive stance as opposed to engaging in transphobia.
July 8, 2023
Wyoming Is Latest State With Anti-Trans Sports Law
Gov. Mark Gordon called the legislation "draconian" and "discriminatory" but let it become law without his signature. The state is also moving against abortion rights.
March 20, 2023