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West Virginia Republicans want to prevent suicidal transgender youth from receiving care

GOP lawmakers in West Virginia are pushing to overturn an exception that allows transgender youth at risk of self-harm or suicide to receive gender-affirming care.

West Virginia House Advances Ban on Care for Trans Youth

The bill to ban gender-affirming treatment for minors now goes to the Senate.

West Virginia GOP Lawmaker Resigns After Antigay Slurs Surface

Delegate John Mandt Jr. allegedly sent the slurs to a group message to Republicans.

 

Costume Store Sued After Manager Allegedly Chases, Threatens Gay Man

The store's manager allegedly told the victim he would "beat his a**" if he saw him again. 

W.V. Senate Overwhelmingly Kills Antigay Bill

The Republican-controlled Senate votes down the proposed "religious discrimination" bill by a wide margin.

Antigay 'Religious Freedom' Bills Die in West Virginia

This year's legislative session was marked by lawmakers' attempts at discrimination, but none of these bills became law.

West Virginia May Be Next State to Ban Trans Athletes

The state's Senate approved a bill with such a ban Thursday, after the House of Delegates OK'd a slightly different version; they must be reconciled before going to Gov. Jim Justice.

Police: Player Caught On Camera Beating Gays

Police in West Virginia arrested a Marshall University athlete after two gay men reported he beat them for kissing in public. The couple captured the assault on video.

West Virginia Has Smallest Town With LGBT Rights Law

The town of Thurmond, population five, adopted the ordinance this week.

Lone Senate Dem Will Not Support Equality Act Because It Protects Trans Youth

West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin says he cannot support the historic Equality Act because it protects transgender youth in schools. 

Sen. Joe Manchin Is Out to Destroy Democracy, LGBTQ+ Rights

He's a reincarnation of another West Virginia senator who held back progress.

Senator Joe Manchin: A Sign of the Times

Senator Joe Manchin's support for ENDA marks a tipping point on the progress of LGBT rights.

Results: 30 LGBT Races to Watch

Read up on the queer candidates who ran for their political lives.

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50 States, 50 Heroes

Fifty current queer leaders tell us who their state's LGBT hero is. Who's yours?

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.

West Virginia can’t ban transgender athletes says federal court

Another court stands in the way of Republican attacks on transgender people.