Tennessee drag ban will stay as SCOTUS refuses to hear case, but artists 'refuse to be silenced'
The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear a lawsuit challenging Tennessee's drag ban, but a separate suit is still ongoing.
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
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Liberty Counsel Plans Lawsuit After Jersey Bans 'Ex-Gay' Therapy
The antigay organization hopes to overturn New Jersey legislation that outlaws reparative therapy for minors in the state.
AUGUST 20, 2013
The APA on Stress and Its Effect on LGBT Lives
More and more research shows that stress is severely harming people, especially minorities targeted for discrimination. Clinton Anderson of the American Psychological Association tells us what needs to be done.
MARCH 23, 2016
Federal appeals court upholds Tennessee drag ban
The court ruled that the plaintiffs did not have standing.
JULY 18, 2024
Judges Block Tennessee, Kentucky Bans on Transition Care for Minors
These aren't final decisions on the bans, but they can't be enforced while lawsuits against them are heard.
JUNE 28, 2023
Anti-LGBTQ+ Groups Back New Kids Online Safety Act: Report
The previous iteration of KOSA made it to Congress in 2022 before it was dropped after it faced criticism from LGBTQ+ rights groups and digital rights advocates.
AUGUST 7, 2023
Appeals Court Upholds N.J. Ban on 'Ex-Gay' Therapy
A federal appeals court agreed with a lower court's ruling that banning the use of such therapy on minors is appropriate.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2014
Publishers and library sue Idaho over book ban that defines 'homosexuality' as 'harmful to minors'
Several large book publishers and a small public library are suing the state of Idaho over its book ban that requires libraries to restrict content "harmful to minors" to patrons 18 and older.
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Illinois Governor Signs 'Ex-Gay' Therapy Ban Into Law
Illinois joins California, New Jersey, Oregon, and D.C. in banning use of the discredited, harmful practice on minors.
AUGUST 20, 2015
West Virginia Bans Gender-Affirming Care for Minors, With Exceptions
The state is just the latest one to pass such an anti-trans law.
MARCH 30, 2023
Conversion Therapy Denounced by 28 U.S. Mental Health and Medical Organizations
Leading associations have joined forces to end the harmful practice of so-called "conversion therapy."
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Federal Court Upholds New Jersey's Ban on 'Ex-Gay' Therapy
A federal district judge ruled Friday that licensed therapists do not have a constitutional right to practice the scientifically discredited therapy that aims to turn gay people straight.
NOVEMBER 9, 2013
Tennessee Close to Banning Gender-Affirming Care for Youth
Legislators have passed a bill and sent it to Gov. Bill Lee (pictured), and they're also moving toward restrictions on drag shows.
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
Supreme Court Considers Challenge to Washington State’s Conversion Therapy Ban
The far-right extremist group Alliance Defending Freedom brings a case that threatens to undo protections for LGBTQ+ minors from dangerous and abusive conversion therapy.
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Kansas governor passes law requiring ID to view acts of 'homosexuality' online, vetoes anti-LGBTQ+ bill
Kansas will require state-issued ID to view "acts of homosexuality" beginning July 1, which is considered "harmful to minors" under state law.
APRIL 15, 2024
Kansas bill requires ID to view material 'harmful to minors,' including 'acts of homosexuality'
The Kansas legislature has passed a bill that requires age verification to view "material harmful to minors," which includes "acts of homosexuality."
MARCH 28, 2024
Idaho Bill Would Jail Librarians, Teachers for LGBTQ+ Books
Similar to Russian propaganda laws, this bill is aimed at materials vaguely considered "harmful to minors," including many LGBTQ+ books and magazines.
MARCH 8, 2022
Michigan Gov. Bans State and Federal Funding for Conversion Therapy
LGBTQ+ rights groups say Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's action is an important first step toward assuring young prople aren't subjected to the harmful practice.
JUNE 14, 2021
Pennsylvania regulatory health boards condemn conversion therapy
Those who subject minors to the procedure may face discipline, they warn.
MAY 3, 2024
Massachusetts Becomes 16th State to Ban Conversion Therapy for Minors
The bill has been signed into law by the state's governor.
APRIL 8, 2019
Trump-Appointed Judges Find Conversion Therapy Bans Unconstitutional
A federal appeals court blocked enforcement of two Florida laws banning use of the practice on minors, saying they violate free speech rights, with Trump judges in the majority.
NOVEMBER 20, 2020