Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear vetoes anti-DEI bill
The bill would have banned all DEI efforts at public schools and universities, and increase oversight to ensure compliance.
March 21, 2025
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Democrat Andy Beshear sides with Republicans, says he doesn't support gender-affirming care for inmates
The Democratic governor said he is against inmates “receiving better coverage and health care than a law-abiding citizen.”
December 16, 2024
Kentucky leads the fight against conversion therapy amid a wave of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation
Kentucky has become a beacon of hope against the current political climate targeting queer people, writes Kentucky state Rep. Lisa Willner.
September 24, 2024
Kentucky Allowed to Enforce Trans Care Ban, Appeals Court Rules
The Sixth Circuit had ruled similarly in a case out of Tennessee.
August 1, 2023
Kentucky Passes One of Nation's Worst Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws by Veto Override
The Republican-majority House and Senate overrode Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear's veto by wide margins Wednesday.
March 30, 2023
Andy Beshear lambastes Gavin Newsom for hosting Steve Bannon on podcast
Newsom also recently had anti-LGBTQ+ activist Charlie Kirk and commentator Michael Savage on his show.
March 14, 2025
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear perfectly explains why he vetoed the 'nastiest' anti-trans bill
Politicians and media personalities aren't "talking about what people are worried about" enough, according to Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear.
November 18, 2024
Kentucky bans conversion therapy for youth as Gov. Andy Beshear signs 'monumental' order
Beshear signed the executive order after similar legislation repeatedly failed in the Republican-dominated state legislature earlier this year.
September 18, 2024
Kentucky lawmakers seek to criminalize 'disruptive conduct' after LGBTQ+ protest
After 19 protesters were arrested when the legislature passed a sweeping anti-LGBTQ+ bill, lawmakers are considering new punishments — which civil rights activists say could limit free speech.
March 18, 2024
Kentucky Gov. Vetoes Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, But It Could Still Become Law
Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear vetoed a bill that included a ban on gender-affirming care for trans minors and restrictions on discussion of LGBTQ+ issues in schools.
March 24, 2023
Mitch McConnell will leave Senate with egregiously anti-LGBTQ+ record
The Republican, who announced Thursday that he will not run for reelection in 2026, has a record of opposition to LGBTQ+ equality.
February 20, 2025
These 12 Democrats are the early top contenders for the party’s presidential nomination in 2028
Who do you want to see be the Democratic presidential nominee in 2028?
January 7, 2025
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear: Democrats don't have to abandon LGBTQ+ people to win
Beshear points out that he vetoed anti-LGBTQ+ legislation yet still won reelection in a red state.
November 12, 2024
Who will Harris choose as VP nominee? Several team members of The Advocate make their predictions
Harris is expected to make the announcement soon. Here's what some of our team thinks.
August 4, 2024
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat and LGBTQ+ Ally, Projected to Win Second Term
Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear is one of the most popular governors in the country — even in the deep-red state — and has been an avid LGBTQ+ rights supporter.
November 7, 2023
Kentucky Republican Candidate: ‘Will Not Have Transgenders' in School if Elected
GOP gubernatorial candidate Kelly Craft is a former UN ambassador.
May 10, 2023