Kansas Democratic lawmaker who voted against transgender people loses primary election
Attacking the rights of transgender Americans doesn’t appear to be a winning strategy.
August 8, 2024
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Gay waiter in Kansas gets hate and tears instead of a tip
Noah Bierig says he's using the incident to raise funds for a worthy cause.
August 7, 2024
Did you know most anti-LGBTQ+ legislation has failed? 'We're getting these wins'
While anti-LGBTQ+ bills are scary, we're doing better than you might think, Senior Manager of State Advocacy at the Trevor Project Gabby Doyle tells The Advocate.
July 29, 2024
Republican Sen. Roger Marshall seeks to block Biden ban on anti-trans discrimination in health care
The GOP senator doesn't think a ban on sex discrimination in health care should include gender identity, and he's making some baseless assertions to argue his case.
May 25, 2024
Moms for Liberty joins in suing Biden administration over Title IX protections for trans students
The extremist group joined one of the country’s most extreme attorneys general in suing the Biden-Harris administration over it’s protection of trans and nonbinary kids in school.
May 14, 2024
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 Senate minority leader on recent anti-LGBTQ+ legislation: ‘It’s just filled with hate’
Two bills with ramifications for the state’s queer community have been sent to the governor for a signature.
April 3, 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
Libs of TikTok loses it after Kansas university participates in ‘Glitter Ash Wednesday’ event
Fort Hays State University’s LGBTQ+ inclusive Ash Wednesday event draws attention and backlash, highlighting the tension between religious observance and the push for inclusivity.
February 15, 2024
Kansas AG says schools must out trans kids to their parents — even without a law requiring it
Republican Attorney General Kris Kobach says concealing students' transition violates parental rights.
February 12, 2024
A lesbian couple was unwelcomed by their wedding venue. Now, they've been gifted one for free
Ali Waggy and Jessica Robinson have been gifted a wedding venue for free after being told the venue they had didn't approve of their relationship.
January 22, 2024
Kansas Library Removes LGBTQ+ Books in Order to Keep Lease
St. Marys Public Library yielded to city commission demands influenced by the Society of St. Pius X, an anti-LGBTQ+ group, which has sparked concerns over censorship of LGBTQ+ content.
November 24, 2023
Neo-Nazi Ex-Soldier Targets Drag Queen Story Hour in North Carolina
Previously, Jarrett William Smith was convicted of disturbing bomb-making instructions and was charged with encouraging the assassination of former presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke.
November 11, 2023
Democrats Introduce Bills to Create National LGBTQ+ History and Culture Museum
Legislation was introduced to establish a dedicated museum within the Smithsonian Institution, which garnered broad support from the Congressional Equality Caucus.
October 27, 2023
Kansas Librarians Sue After Being Fired Over Autism Display Mistaken for LGBTQ+ Support
They intended to support autism awareness and neurodiversity, but were fired because conservatives in town thought their colorful display supported the LGBTQ+ community.
September 18, 2023
Kansas Can Refuse to Change Trans Residents' Birth Certificates: Court
A federal judge agreed with Republican Attorney General Kris Kobach.
September 1, 2023
Trans Kansans Can Intervene in Lawsuit Over Driver's Licenses, Judge Rules
They can make their voices heard as the state's Republican attorney general seeks to deny them the right to change the gender marker on their licenses.
August 21, 2023
Kansas Judge Blocks Changes to Gender on Driver’s Licenses
The state’s Republican AG had sued the Democratic Governor, saying the practice violated new state law.
July 11, 2023
Kansas Republican AG Sues Democrat Governor Over Trans Driver's Licenses
The lawsuit claims the practice is in violation of new anti-trans law.
July 10, 2023
Kansas Man Arrested for Threatening to Shoot Up, Bomb Nashville Pride
He said he would “make shrapnel pressure cooker bombs for this event” and that he was going to “commit a mass shooting.”
June 22, 2023
Kansas Governor Vetoes Four Anti-Trans Bills; Republicans Will Try to Override
Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly said the bills, including a ban on gender-affirming care for minors, would strip away rights and hurt the state's economy.
April 21, 2023