Anti-transgender laws may complicate access to the ballot for trans voters
Advocacy groups are mobilizing to safeguard access to the ballot as states implement laws that could deter trans people from voting in November.
September 2, 2024
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Idaho's Anti-Transgender School Restroom Law Blocked by Court
It was set to take effect Thursday.
November 1, 2023
Wyoming Is Latest State With Anti-Trans Sports Law
Gov. Mark Gordon called the legislation "draconian" and "discriminatory" but let it become law without his signature. The state is also moving against abortion rights.
March 20, 2023
Arkansas Governor Signs Anti-Transgender Sports Bill Into Law
Arkansas becomes the latest state to bar trans student athletes from competing under their gender identity.
March 25, 2021
Anti-Trans 'Bathroom Bill' Becomes Law in North Dakota
The bill signed by Gov. Doug Burgum restricts use of restrooms and other facilities in domestic violence shelters, college dorms, and correctional facilities.
April 28, 2023
Court affirms ruling that blocks Arizona's anti-transgender student athlete law
The decision means the two girls can play sports this school year.
September 12, 2024
North Carolina's Anti-Transgender Law Hurts More than LGBT
The law, designed to stop Charlotte and other cities and towns across North Carolina from enacting LGBT civil rights protections, is also affecting other citizens claiming discrimination.
April 5, 2016
Idaho and West Virginia ask Supreme Court to review anti-transgender sports laws
Federal appeals courts have ruled against the laws, so the states are petitioning SCOTUS.
July 12, 2024
Montana Library Cancels Trans Woman's History Lecture Due to Anti-Drag Law
Adria Jawort, a Native American trans woman, was to speak on the history of LGBTQ+ and Two-Spirit people in the state.
June 3, 2023
Tim Cook, 13 CEOs Confront Texas on Bathroom Bill
The state's governor is considering a special session to pass the anti-transgender law.
May 29, 2017
Utah parent accuses girl's basketball player of being trans, gets banned from games
Utah's anti-transgender laws are putting even children who aren't trans in jeopardy.
January 31, 2024
New Ad: 'Governors Signing Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws Should Be Ashamed'
It comes as more harmful bills are signed into law -- a discriminatory "religious refusals" bill in Arkansas and an anti-transgender sports bill in Tennessee.
March 26, 2021
North Carolina Reaches Agreement to Protect Trans Restroom Access
The state can't limit access in buildings under its control, says a settlement of a case involving a notorious anti-transgender law.
July 23, 2019
Cruz Hits Trump for Comments on Transgender Bathrooms
The one and only presidential candidate who supports North Carolina's anti-transgender law is banking on conservatives to now abandon the frontrunner.
April 21, 2016
Anti-trans laws caused a significant spike in suicide attempts among trans youth: study
Suicide attempts among trans youth increased anywhere from 7 percent to 72 percent in states that enacted anti-trans laws.
September 26, 2024
Idaho's Transgender Bathroom Ban to Take Effect After Judge's Ruling
The law will take effect next month.
October 16, 2023
Tennesseans Can No Longer Update Gender Markers on Official Documents
As of July 1, only one’s sex assigned at birth as reflected on a birth certificate can be noted on identification documents in Tennessee.
July 9, 2023
Massachusetts Police Department Blames 'Hacker' for Anti-Transgender Post
The chief says the officer responsible for administrating the account was locked out.
August 5, 2023
Over a quarter of college applicants are rejecting schools over their states' politics: report
Over a quarter of college applicants (28 percent) said in a new survey that they "exclude schools solely based on political considerations in the state where the institution is located."
October 25, 2024
Pentagon Officials Fear Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws Could Impact Military Readiness
The attacks on the LGBTQ+ community has dire consequences across American society.
June 8, 2023
Congressman: Nearly 'Impossible for White Guys Not Gay' to Get Appointed as Judges
U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman says straight white male judges have it really tough under President Biden.
May 25, 2023