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Top 5 LGBTQ+ books banned in the U.S.

The American Library Association says it documented over 820 attempts to censor books and related LGBTQ+ services at libraries and educational facilities in 2024.

Georgia governor signs religious liberty law, worrying LGBTQ+ advocates who say it'll allow discrimination

"State-sponsored discrimination, that’s what this is," Democrat Esther Panitch said.

Trans woman arrested for using women's restroom in what could be a first under a Florida law

A 20-year-old resident of Illinois was taken into custody by Capital police and charged with trespassing after she tried to use a women’s restroom at the state Capitol building last month.

Alabama community saves library after funding cut over LGBTQ+ books

Read Freely Alabama and concerned citizens raised over $43,000 in less than a week for the Fairhope Public Library.

Utah becomes the first state to ban Pride and other flags on public schools and government buildings

Critics fear the new law was a factor in the famed Sundance Film Festival's decision to leave the state in 2027.

Trump executive order targets law firm challenging anti-trans policies

Critics contend Trump's latest executive order targeting Jenner & Block is an attack on the legal profession and the principles of a free society.

Colorado lawmakers introduce legislation to protect LGBTQ+ people after Trump's anti-queer policies

One recent amendment approved by voters and signed into law provides state constitutional protection for marriage equality.

Maine sues Trump administration for funding freeze over policy on transgender student athletes

Maine's attorney general says the Trump administration is withholding funds crucial for feeding school children and adults with disabilities.

These 9 countries have issued trans travel advisories to the U.S.

Donald Trump's attack on trans rights have led to some countries warning LGBTQ+ people about traveling to the U.S.

USA Fencing defends decision to be inclusive of trans players

It comes after a cis woman was disqualified after refusing to play a trans woman, which caused a transphobic backlash.

World Athletics to require DNA testing of athletes in women's track and field

The athletic body will not do the same with men's track and field.

West Virginia lawmakers vote to overturn local protections for LGBTQ+ people

A bill seeks to amend the state's existing Human Rights Act to deny additional safeguards for some marginalized groups.

Parents call out school board member for anti-LGBTQ+ posts

Kentucky school board member Donald Yarber faced backlash for his anti-LGBTQ+ comments, causing him to flee a public meeting.

Tennessee far-right pastor fears 'gay beam' airport scanner will make him queer

Just when we thought we'd seen it all from the far right.

Texas investigating USA Fencing Association after it disqualified cis player for refusing to play trans woman

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton — who has an extensive history targeting LGBTQ+ people — said the state is looking for evidence USA Fencing engaged in "false, deceptive, and misleading acts and practices.”

Anti-LGBTQ+ attacks on the rise in Los Angeles: report

Sexual orientation incidents rose 24 percent to 148 reported incidents in just one year, according to a new report out of Los Angeles County.

Ohio Democrats call out Republicans for targeting LGBTQ+ people in 2025-2026 budget

House members are slipping anti-LGBTQ+ measures into its proposed 2025 budget, banning Pride flags, restricting LGBTQ+ books, and denying transgender, nonbinary, and intersex identities.

Montana judge blocks anti-trans bathroom law

Trans state Rep. Zoey Zephyr hailed the order blocking House Bill 121, which codified male and female genders and banned trans folks from using "restrooms, changing rooms, and sleeping quarters" that aligned with their gender identity.

FBI raids leader of gay furry hacking group that went after the organization behind Project 2025

In July of 2024, the group of gay furries posted data it claimed to have hacked from the Heritage Foundation, the group spearheading the Project 2025 agenda.

Walmart fires 6'4" cisgender woman threatened by man who thought she was trans

Dani Davis told a superior at Walmart that a man screamed anti-trans epithets while she was alone in the bathroom. Walmart fired her after she reported what happened.