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
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Kansas to Let Student Groups Turn Away the Gays
The measure would allow student groups to receive public funds while engaging in discrimination, so long as it's rooted in "sincerely held religious beliefs."
MARCH 16, 2016
Kansas Governor Signs Anti-LGBT Adoption Bill Into Law
The measure allows faith-based agencies, even those using taxpayer funds, to turn away prospective parents who offend their religious beliefs.
MAY 18, 2018
Put Children Ahead of Ideology in Adoption and Foster Care
Oklahoma made a disatrous decision to embrace bigotry and allow discrimination against prospective LGBT parents. Kansas has an opportunity to do better.
MAY 18, 2018
Sec. State Pompeo: Multiculturalism Distorts Glorious Founding of U.S.
The outgoing secretary of State delivered a Twitter tirade against diversity.
JANUARY 19, 2021
Kansas Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly once again vetoes gender-affirming care ban for minors
Senate Bill 63 sought to ban gender-affirming care for transgender minors diagnosed with gender dysphoria while allowing the same treatments to continue for cisgender minors with other conditions.
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
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
Kansas Passes Anti-Trans Sports Bill, Overriding Governor's Veto
The override of Gov. Laura Kelly's veto succeeded with the votes of most Republicans and one Democrat.
APRIL 6, 2023
Voters in Kansas to decide on constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage (15616)
Kansas voters will decide Tuesday whether to approve a constitutional amendment prohibiting same-sex marriage. It is expected to be overwhelmingly approved.
APRIL 5, 2005
Kansas GOP overrides governor’s veto to enact sweeping ban on all gender-affirming care for trans kids
The ban includes state funds for psychological support for kids living from gender dysphoria.
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
This Bisexual Kansas Legislator Wants to Get Stuff Done
Bisexual Kansas state legislator Heather Meyer says she wants to "get sh*t done."
OCTOBER 18, 2022
Stephanie Byers Wins to Become Kansas's 1st Trans Elected Official
As member of the Chickasaw Nation, Byers pulled off another national first.
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
The Rainbow Wave Could Wash Over Red States
LGBTQ candidates are not just running for Congress and governorships -- they could remake legislatures in some of the most conservative states.
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
Kansas Wipes Out Transphobic 'Bathroom Bills'
The state legislature adjourned this morning without taking action on bills that would have compensated students upset by sharing facilities with trans people.
MAY 2, 2016
Kansas Bill Would Outlaw Same-Sex Marriages
Legislation by Republican Randy Garber classifies same-sex marriages as "parody marriages."
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FEBRUARY 15, 2019
Kansas Anti-Trans Sports Bill Officially Dead
The state's House of Representatives has failed to override Gov. Laura Kelly's veto of the measure.
APRIL 28, 2022
North Dakota, Kansas Governors Veto Anti-Trans Sports Bills
Two governors -- one a Republican, one a Democrat -- have stood up to the harmful measures.
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APRIL 22, 2021
White House Announces Crisis Hotline for LGBTQ+ Youth
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre announced the option during Thursday’s White House press briefing.
APRIL 7, 2023
Trendy 'License to Discriminate' Bills Are Not Yet Passing
Arizona's governor vetoed SB 1062, but a rash of states have recently proposed so-called religious freedom bills, which could be used to discriminate against LGBT people.
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FEBRUARY 26, 2014
Kansas City Is Now Sanctuary City for Those Seeking Gender-Affirming Care
The action by Missouri's largest city comes as the state is about to enact restrictions.
MAY 12, 2023