Gay Rep. Robert Garcia condemns GOP’s ‘shameful’ targeting of first trans member of Congress Sarah McBride
“Why [are we] focusing on singling out one member — one new member, a freshman member of this body now,” Garcia asked.
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South Carolina slammed with lawsuit from 13-year-old trans boy over bathroom rights
The law violates established legal precedent, the plaintiff’s lawyers argue.
November 14 2024 12:34 PM
Trump ally Laura Loomer goes after Lindsey Graham: ‘We all know you’re gay’
The South Carolina Republican senator, who has consistently voted for anti-LGBTQ+ policies, has denied being queer.
September 13 2024 2:28 PM
All Republican women in the South Carolina Senate lost their primaries — Here's why
Three women GOP State Senators joined Democrats last year to block an extreme conservative-backed bill.
July 01 2024 12:08 PM
South Carolina has passed a gender-affirming care ban. Here's what families can do
Gov. Henry McMaster is likely to sign a gender-affirming care ban into law, but families in South Carolina still have options.
May 09 2024 4:55 PM
University of South Carolina coach Dawn Staley says she supports transgender athletes in women's sports
"If you consider yourself a woman and you want to play sports...you should be able to play," Staley said.
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April 06 2024 7:40 PM
Watch Moms for Liberty’s co-founders look like fools trying to explain their failed book ban movement
In a revealing interview, the conservative group’s tactics and recent school board election losses highlight the ongoing debate over educational content and LGBTQ+ rights.
March 04 2024 2:30 PM
A South Carolina woman was forced to leave the state for an abortion. Now, she's suing
Despite being less than six weeks pregnant, Taylor Shelton said that healthcare providers would not assist her in terminating her pregnancy, nor provide her resources for services elsewhere.
February 21 2024 6:29 PM
South Carolina taxpayers set to pay for Moms for Liberty-run charter school
The far-right group is opening a school in the state that will be funded with taxpayer money but won’t have public oversight.
January 17 2024 8:30 AM
For Families in the South Struggling to Find Gender-Affirming Care, Small Grants Make a Huge Difference
Across the South, families of transgender youth who want to find gender-affirming care for their children are wading through a morass of pending legal cases and being turned away at pharmacies without crucial information on what their rights are.
December 03 2023 1:02 PM
Missing South Carolina Transgender Woman Found Dead. Her Family Has Questions
Police don’t suspect foul play, but the family wants to know more about the mystery man who was with her when she disappeared.
November 17 2023 12:43 PM
Tim Scott Bows Out of Presidential Race After Soft-Launching His Girlfriend
Last week, Sen. Tim Scott, a Republican from South Carolina, went public with his girlfriend after rumors swirled about his sexuality. This week, he quit the race to become the Republican Party's presidential nominee.
November 13 2023 11:00 AM
Neo-Nazi Ex-Soldier Targets Drag Queen Story Hour in North Carolina
Previously, Jarrett William Smith was convicted of disturbing bomb-making instructions and was charged with encouraging the assassination of former presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke.
November 11 2023 10:00 AM
South Carolina Man Pleads Guilty for Role in Murder of Black Transgender Woman
A second man accused of shooting Pebbles LaDime “Dime” Doe still awaits trial.
October 29 2023 11:06 AM
Gay Husbands Recreate Decadence Photo 23 Years Later, Proving Queer Love Can Endure
While there’s a lot of tragedy and trauma to go around, here’s a story of enduring gay love. Share your stories and photos with us at news@equalpride.com.
September 13 2023 5:38 PM
Ron DeSantis Campaign Staff, Supporters Allegedly Assault LGBTQ+ Activists
Not until they were escorted out did the Florida governor acknowlege their presence.
July 21 2023 4:48 PM
7 Republican Attorneys General Probe Target’s ‘Obscene’ LGBTQ+ Pride Merchandise
They claim the store’s Pride gear was sexualizing kids.
July 07 2023 7:05 PM
South Carolina Trans Teen Killed; Man He Met for Date Charged With Murder
Jacob Williamson was found dead Tuesday, four days after he left his home for a date with a man he met online.
July 07 2023 3:04 PM
South Carolina Library System Removes All Displays That Showcase LGBTQ+ Books
Last year, the library system removed LGBTQ+ displays from several libraries in the district, until they were quickly returned after public backlash.
June 27 2023 1:26 PM
11 Republican Presidential Hopefuls and Their Awful Anti-LGBTQ+ Records
They outperform each other in their hate toward the LGBTQ+ community.
June 09 2023 4:48 PM