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West Virginia
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin Will Not Seek Reelection, Leaving West Virginia Seat Up for Grabs
The conservative Democrat announced his retirement from the Senate, sparking speculation about the future political landscape and a potential third-party presidential run.
November 09 2023 3:48 PM
West Virginia Basketball Coach's Pay Docked $1 Million After He Uses Homophobic Slur
He was also suspended for three games.
May 12 2023 10:00 AM
West Virginia Men's Basketball Head Coach Apologizes for Antigay, Anti-Trans Comments
"I am ashamed and embarrassed and heartbroken for those I have hurt. I must do better, and I will," Bob Huggins said.
May 09 2023 1:38 PM
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Transgender Student, Blocks West Virginia Sports Ban
Only two justices dissented.
April 06 2023 3:25 PM
West Virginia Bans Gender-Affirming Care for Minors, With Exceptions
The state is just the latest one to pass such an anti-trans law.
March 30 2023 4:40 PM
West Virginia Asks Supreme Court to Let It Enforce Anti-Trans Sports Ban
The Supreme Court has previously declined to weigh in on other high-profile cases concerning the rights of trans students.
March 10 2023 5:14 PM
West Virginia House Advances Ban on Care for Trans Youth
The bill to ban gender-affirming treatment for minors now goes to the Senate.
February 04 2023 1:49 PM
Judge Upholds West Virginia's Trans-Exclusionary Sports Law
The law is within the state's interest in providing athletic opportunities for girls and women, according to U.S. District Judge Joseph R. Goodwin.
January 08 2023 10:00 AM
West Virginia Medicaid Must Cover Trans Surgery, Judge Rules
Denial of the coverage "invidiously discriminates on the basis of sex and transgender status," a federal judge wrote.
August 03 2022 7:40 PM
Costume Store Sued After Manager Allegedly Chases, Threatens Gay Man
The store's manager allegedly told the victim he would "beat his a**" if he saw him again.
April 14 2022 12:41 PM
Lesbian Sues Military Bosses Who Told Her to Grow Hair, Wear Makeup
Tech. Sgt. Kristin Kingrey has filed a lawsuit alleging sex discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
January 24 2022 3:35 PM
Judge Rules West Virginia Trans Girl Can Try Out for Girls' Sports
The federal judge blocked the state from enforcing its trans-exclusionary school sports law against 11-year-old Becky Pepper-Jackson.
July 21 2021 8:02 PM
West Virginia Republican State Legislator Comes Out As Gay
"I'm not ashamed of it. I'm not embarrassed by it, it's part of who I am," Christian conservative Josh Higginbotham said in a video.
June 17 2021 3:37 PM
Sen. Joe Manchin Is Out to Destroy Democracy, LGBTQ+ Rights
He's a reincarnation of another West Virginia senator who held back progress.
June 08 2021 5:16 PM
West Virginia Governor Stumbles Hard Defending Anti-Trans Bill
Jim Justice could not cite one factual example of trans girls or women exerting an advantage over cisgender athletes.
April 30 2021 9:01 PM
West Virginia Governor Signs Anti-Trans Sports Bill Into Law
Gov. Jim Justice said signing the bill was the right thing to do and that he was proud to do so despite the threat of repercussions.
April 28 2021 8:50 PM
West Virginia May Be Next State to Ban Trans Athletes
The state's Senate approved a bill with such a ban Thursday, after the House of Delegates OK'd a slightly different version; they must be reconciled before going to Gov. Jim Justice.
April 08 2021 7:09 PM
West Virginians Sue Over State Ban on Gender-Affirming Health Coverage
West Virginia's Medicaid program and its state employee health plan both refuse to pay for gender-confirmation care.
November 12 2020 2:24 PM
West Virginia GOP Lawmaker Resigns After Antigay Slurs Surface
Delegate John Mandt Jr. allegedly sent the slurs to a group message to Republicans.
October 05 2020 6:24 PM