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
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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.
Through her grief, the state lawmaker drove home the point that trans lives matter and should not be legislated out of existence.
After advocating for years as a teenager, Berg-Brousseau currently worked at the Human Rights Campaign as deputy press secretary.
The groups point to the issues that escalate mental health concerns for LGBTQ+ people, especially queer youth.
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.
Montana, Kentucky, and Idaho are among the latest states to move such legislation forward.
Republican legislators raced to push through the health care ban and other anti-LGBTQ+ provisions.
As the trans community faces discrimination and violence in the U.S., the question remains: should we stay and fight or flee before it's too late?
The Republican-majority House and Senate overrode Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear's veto by wide margins Wednesday.