Louisiana Republicans Overturn Veto on Gender-Affirming Care Ban
Gov. Edwards sustained his veto of two other anti-LGBTQ+ bills.
July 19, 2023
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As School Relents, La. Lesbian Receives Custom Tux for Prom
Claudetteia Love earned recognition for speaking out about her school's discriminatory policy -- and now she'll be dancing in style with a custom-made suit from LGBT clothiers.
April 15, 2015
Who Is Jeff Landry, the Newly Elected, Antigay Louisiana Governor?
Landry, currently the state's attorney general, has opposed LGBTQ+ rights even though he has a gay brother, and he pushed for Louisiana's ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth.
October 16, 2023
Louisiana Advances 'Don't Say LGBTQ+,' Forced De-Transition Bills
The bills could soon go to Gov. John Bel Edwards.
June 6, 2023
Mike Johnson Said He Wanted to Revisit Supreme Court Decision That Legalized Gay Sex
He's voiced support of SCOUTS also reviewing decisions on marriage equality and contraception use.
November 22, 2023
Equal Marriage Recognition Suits Filed in La., Mo.
LGBT organizations are taking aim at discriminatory marriage laws in two traditionally conservative states.
February 12, 2014
Indiana Lawmakers Override Governor to Enact Anti-Trans Sports Law
The ACLU of Indiana has already filed suit against the new law.
May 24, 2022
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
Kentucky County Clerk Sued Over Denial of Marriage Licenses
Two same-sex and two opposite-sex couples filed the suit Thursday against Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis, who had ceased issuing marriage licenses. Meanwhile, a Tennessee county sees an exodus of officials opposed to marriage equality.
July 2, 2015
Hagel: Full National Guard To Recognize Gay Couples
Less than two months after the Defense Department launched an inquiry into how to recognize same-sex couples, each National Guard organization is now falling in line to observe the policy.
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December 13, 2013
DeRay Mckesson Sues Police for 'Unconstitutional' Arrest
The out activist's federal class action lawsuit that demands all Baton Rouge protestors' arrest records be expunged, and their court costs reimbursed by the state.Â
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August 5, 2016
Texas Is Now the Most Populous State With a Trans Health Care Ban: Here’s the Full List
As of Friday, gender dysphoria can’t be treated medically by physicians in Texas if the patient is a minor.
September 1, 2023
Trans Boy Sues Tennessee Over Exclusionary Sports Law
The state is violating the U.S. Constitution and federal statutes, says the suit filed by Luc Esquivel and his parents.
November 4, 2021
WATCH: Missouri's Marriage Ban Heads to Court Today
A state judge will hear oral arguments for and against Missouri's constitutional amendment prohibiting the recognition of legal same-sex marriages in a court in Jackson County today.
September 25, 2014
Republican AGs ask SCOTUS to uphold anti-trans sports laws
Twenty-six attorneys general have filed a friend-of-the-court brief urging the Supreme Court to do so.
August 26, 2024
Original Intent of Indiana-Type Laws Has Been Warped
Originally, "Religious Freedom Restoration" acts were championed by liberal-leaning politicians and organizations.
March 30, 2015
Who's Next? The Marriage Equality Waiting Room
Which states will be the next to institute marriage equality -- and just how will it happen?
June 5, 2013
South Carolina education leader: schools should ignore LGBTQ-inclusive Title IX rule
The Biden administration's directive "is not fairness, it is fiat," says Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver.
May 2, 2024
Arizona, Oklahoma Governors Sign Anti-Trans Bills Into Law
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey (pictured) signed trans-exclusionary sports legislation, as did Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt. Ducey also OK'd health care restrictions.
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March 30, 2022