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.
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.
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?
Through her grief, the state lawmaker drove home the point that trans lives matter and should not be legislated out of existence.
Montana, Kentucky, and Idaho are among the latest states to move such legislation forward.
The Republican-majority House and Senate overrode Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear's veto by wide margins Wednesday.
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.
Republican legislators raced to push through the health care ban and other anti-LGBTQ+ provisions.