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Utah auditor slams legislature for making him 'bathroom monitor' after 'snitch form' flooded with memes

After receiving thousands of meme submissions to a form used to report transgender people in bathrooms, Utah's auditor shared scathing words for the legislature tasking him with the role.

GOP Legislator Guilty of Soliciting Bathroom Sex

After a short deliberation Friday, Florida state representative Bob Allen was found guilty of soliciting oral sex in a public bathroom.

Idaho Gov. Signs Anti-Trans 'Bathroom Bill,' Other Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation

His action comes shortly after the signing of "bathroom bills" in Arkansas and Iowa.

The Real Reason Behind Transgender 'Bathroom Bills'

Just under 200 legislators supported discriminatory bathroom bills last year. Here's why. 

Duck Dynasty's Phil Robertson Goes on Transphobic Rant

Robertson teams up with Citizens United to solicit money for "bathroom bills" and "religious freedom" legislation.

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Why Visibility Is Not Enough for Trans Equality

Trans Day of Visibility is vital, but it will take legal might to end "bathroom bills" and other legislated animus.

Ted Cruz Responds to Caitlyn Jenner With Transphobia

The Republican candidate said it's 'common sense' to pass legislation that forbids trans people from using bathrooms that correspond with their gender identity.

Kentucky Democrat Introduces Two Anti-LGBT Bills

Meanwhile, the state's Republican governor and House speaker condemn "license to discriminate" legislation and "bathroom bills" like those pushed by Rep. Rick Nelson.

Blue and red states were putting period products in schools — then came the transphobia

For years, bills that put tampons and pads in school bathrooms were gaining traction across states. But the rise of anti-trans legislation has made a health issue political.

Veto of North Dakota Anti-Trans Pronoun Bill Stands, but More Bad Bills on Way

Lawmakers failed to override Gov. Doug Burgum's veto of the pronoun bill, but they're still pushing a health care ban, bathroom bills, and anti-trans sports legislation.

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.

Over 90% of trans youth live in states pushing anti-trans legislation: report

Ninety-three percent of transgender youth ages 13 to 17 — approximately 280,300 children — live in states that have considered or enacted laws restricting their rights.

Mississippi Republicans fail to pass trans bathroom ban and law defining sex

Republican lawmakers could not come to an agreement on two bills before their deadline.

Utah House passes bill that restricts all trans people's use of bathrooms in the state — and threatens jail

H.B. 257 would not only ban transgender folks from many public facilities but also call for jail time.

Kansas Lawmakers Target Trans Students With Dangerous 'Bathroom Bill'

Students can sue their school for up to $2,500 if they witness trans students using the "wrong" bathroom.

Wis. GOP Targets Trans Students

A proposed law in Wisconsin would prevent transgender students from using public bathrooms designated for the gender with which they identify.

Single-Stall Restrooms Could Go Gender-Neutral in Calif.

A San Francisco Democrat has introduced legislation that would require all single-stall restrooms in the state to be available to people of all genders. 

Op-ed: Bathrooms Are Next LGBT Rights Battleground

With marriage equality resolution approaching, let's turn our eyes to how public attitudes fueling antitrans 'bathroom bills' have serious implications for all LGBT people.

Iowa Advances Gender-Affirming Care Ban, Restroom Restrictions

The Iowa Senate approved both bills Tuesday and sent them to the House of Representatives.

Could Florida Finally Pass LGBT-Inclusive Nondiscrimination Law?

The Sunshine State remains one of the biggest without such a law, but this year backers are feeling hopeful.