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The biggest fight over marriage equality in Indiana right now is about whether to ban same-sex marriage via the Indiana state constitution. The Advocate is following that and more in the latest advances for LGBT equality out of Indiana.

Law

Indiana State University sued for blocking LGBTQ+ Pride festival

The lawsuit claims that ISU officials have prohibited an LGBTQ+ group from hosting a 2025 Pride celebration on campus despite allowing and sponsoring the event in 2023 and 2024.

Indiana Republican lieutenant governor nominee Micah Beckwith

Election

Indiana GOP lieutenant governor nominee says he'll fire state workers with email signature pronouns

U.S. Sen. Mike Braun’s running mate made the heavy-handed remark at a campaign event .

News

Indiana judge blocks law denying gender-affirming care to prisoners, ruling it’s likely unconstitutional

It’s a big victory for trans rights.

River Montessori High School South Bend Indiana

News

The queerest education in America: How LGBTQ+ kids thrive at this Indiana school

In South Bend, River Montessori High School is supporting its students to be their true selves. Here's a look inside its affirming walls.

Politics

Indiana Republican introduces bill that would erase transgender people and deny marriage equality

The bill from Rep. Chris Judy would recognize only the gender assigned at birth and strengthen the state's existing but unenforceable ban on same-sex marriage.

News

How American Classrooms Are Being Censored in 2023: Report

Amid electoral rebukes for Moms for Liberty, a recent report highlights a disturbing rise in state legislatures imposing restrictions on LGBTQ+ discussions in schools, affecting educators and students nationwide.

This Maine school district passed trans-inclusive policies. Online comments forced it to up security

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Indiana LGBTQ+ rights protesters surround strip-mall church that preaches death for 'sodomites'

Will North Carolina Mourn the Wicked Cancellations?

Stephen Schwartz is banning theatres in North Carolina from producing Wicked after the state passed an anti-LGBT bill.

Retired NFL Player Accused of Attacking Queer Son, Son's Boyfriend

Former Indianapolis Colts player Joe Staysniak is charged with battery and strangulation.

Antigay Hate Is Nothing New for Indiana

A new novel-memoir hybrid stirs up a painful past in rural Indiana.

Indiana State University sued for blocking LGBTQ+ Pride festival

The lawsuit claims that ISU officials have prohibited an LGBTQ+ group from hosting a 2025 Pride celebration on campus despite allowing and sponsoring the event in 2023 and 2024.

Investigators believe DNA could identify all victims of suspected gay serial killer Herb Baumeister

The wealthy Republican businessman is suspected of killing up to 25 young men and boys before he died by suicide after police discovered human remains on his estate in 1996.

Indiana Republicans target transgender people in one of new year’s first anti-LGBTQ+ bills

The bill seeks to address a nonexistent issue in the state.

Indiana GOP lieutenant governor nominee says he'll fire state workers with email signature pronouns

U.S. Sen. Mike Braun’s running mate made the heavy-handed remark at a campaign event .

Indiana judge blocks law denying gender-affirming care to prisoners, ruling it’s likely unconstitutional

It’s a big victory for trans rights.

Chasten Buttigieg calls Republican politicians ‘bad actors’ during South Bend book event

The author and father didn’t hold back in his evaluation of conservative theatrics lawmakers employ instead of getting things done for their constituents.

The queerest education in America: How LGBTQ+ kids thrive at this Indiana school

In South Bend, River Montessori High School is supporting its students to be their true selves. Here's a look inside its affirming walls.

Anti-woke Libs of TikTok creator Chaya Raichik can’t define ‘woke’ at College Republicans event in Indiana

After an intersex audience member confronted her, the far-right extremist creator appeared to be at a loss for words. Again.

Indiana Republican introduces bill that would erase transgender people and deny marriage equality

The bill from Rep. Chris Judy would recognize only the gender assigned at birth and strengthen the state's existing but unenforceable ban on same-sex marriage.

'Threat to Catholic Identity:' Women's College Bans Trans Applicants After Bigots Complain

Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame announced its updated nondiscrimination policy in November, then the transphobes rallied.

How American Classrooms Are Being Censored in 2023: Report

Amid electoral rebukes for Moms for Liberty, a recent report highlights a disturbing rise in state legislatures imposing restrictions on LGBTQ+ discussions in schools, affecting educators and students nationwide.

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Stephen Schwartz is banning theatres in North Carolina from producing Wicked after the state passed an anti-LGBT bill.

Former Indianapolis Colts player Joe Staysniak is charged with battery and strangulation.

A new novel-memoir hybrid stirs up a painful past in rural Indiana.

The lawsuit claims that ISU officials have prohibited an LGBTQ+ group from hosting a 2025 Pride celebration on campus despite allowing and sponsoring the event in 2023 and 2024.

The wealthy Republican businessman is suspected of killing up to 25 young men and boys before he died by suicide after police discovered human remains on his estate in 1996.

The bill seeks to address a nonexistent issue in the state.

U.S. Sen. Mike Braun’s running mate made the heavy-handed remark at a campaign event .

It’s a big victory for trans rights.

The author and father didn’t hold back in his evaluation of conservative theatrics lawmakers employ instead of getting things done for their constituents.

In South Bend, River Montessori High School is supporting its students to be their true selves. Here's a look inside its affirming walls.

After an intersex audience member confronted her, the far-right extremist creator appeared to be at a loss for words. Again.

The bill from Rep. Chris Judy would recognize only the gender assigned at birth and strengthen the state's existing but unenforceable ban on same-sex marriage.

Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame announced its updated nondiscrimination policy in November, then the transphobes rallied.

Amid electoral rebukes for Moms for Liberty, a recent report highlights a disturbing rise in state legislatures imposing restrictions on LGBTQ+ discussions in schools, affecting educators and students nationwide.