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Idaho closes legislative session with a slew of anti-LGBTQ+ laws

The new laws take direct aim at gender-affirming care for minors and the trans community.

Idaho senator's future in question after arrest on a sex-related charge

Sen. Larry Craig, who has voted against same-sex marriage and opposes extending hate-crimes law to cover gay and lesbian victims, finds his political future in doubt after pleading guilty to misdemeanor charges stemming from complaints of lewd conduct in a men's room.

Republicans in Idaho Are Trying to Ban Drag Performances

A leader of a conservative group who supports the state bill compared drag to the racist practice of blackface.

Idaho Makes Gender-Affirming Care a Felony

A bill signed into law by Gov. Brad Little subjects medical professionals to up to 10 years in prison if they provide this care.

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.

Idaho Advances Bill to Criminalize Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

The bill, passed by the House and now going to the Senate, calls for a prison sentence of up to 10 years for health care workers who authorize or provide the care.

Montana, Idaho Consider Man Jailed for Gay Sex in '94 a 'Sex Offender'

A federal judge will soon decide if laws criminalizing gay sex can cross state lines.

Idaho's anti-trans law could impede investigation of child sexual assault

The law, which went into effect July 1, prevents minors from getting any type of health care without parental consent.

Idaho's Transgender Bathroom Ban to Take Effect After Judge's Ruling

The law will take effect next month.

Idaho Seeks Life in Prison for Providing Gender-Affirming Health Care

That's in a bill making it through the Idaho legislature, while Alabama is considering a punishment of 10 years in prison.

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Kansas Gov. Vetoes Anti-Trans Sports Bill, 'Parents' Rights' Measure

It's the second consecutive year that Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly has vetoed a trans-exclusionary sports till.

Mexico City legislature approves law recognizing gay civil unions

Mexico City's assembly voted to legally recognize gay civil unions, a measure that would provide gay couples with social benefits like those of married heterosexuals for the first time in the country's history. Mayor Alejandro Encinas Rodriguez(pictured) has spoken in favor of the bill, approved Thursday, and was expected to sign it into law.

Iowa’s six-week abortion ban is now in effect

The Iowa law bans abortions after cardiac activity is detectable in an embryo, something that can occur as early as six weeks of gestation. There are some exceptions to the ban, including for rape, incest and to save the life of the mother.

Conservative Utah has suprising number of gay residents

Salt Lake City's Pride Week is a yearly reminder of just how large the gay population in the city has grown. Pride Week culminated Sunday with a parade that organizers say is the second largest in the state, behind the annual parade commemorating the Mormon settlement of the Salt Lake.

2 More Anti-Trans Bills Advance: 'Alpha Males Must Defend Our Ladies'

Kansas and Alabama follow the lead of states like South Dakota and Mississippi.

Meet the Queer Kid Pushing for a Green New Deal

Idaho's 17-year-old climate activist Liam Neupert is a future LGBTQ leader we should all listen to.

Clinton, Obama Battle for Democrats; McCain Seizes GOP Lead

Sen. John McCain seized command of the race for the Republican presidential nomination early Wednesday, winning delegate-rich primaries from the East Coast to California. Democratic rivals Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama traded victories in an epic struggle with no end in sight. Clinton won the biggest state, California, in the Democratic campaign, capitalizing on backing from Hispanic voters. Obama fashioned victories in Alabama and Georgia on the strength of black support. McCain's own victory in the Republican race in the Golden State dealt a crushing blow to his closest pursuer, former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney.

Who's Next? The Marriage Equality Waiting Room

Which states will be the next to institute marriage equality -- and just how will it happen?

Pride & Prayers: have churches truly become safe spaces for queer folks?

After facing hate and threats, a queer pastor left the church for new pastures. Now, some communities of faith are embracing LGBTQ+ inclusion, celebrating Pride, and protesting for our rights. Will this newfound acceptance truly welcome all?

LGBTQ Centers Band Together, Urge Congress to Up Financial Support

Over 160 LGBTQ centers are asking leaders not to forget the nearly 40,000 people they serve each month.