Kentucky Allowed to Enforce Trans Care Ban, Appeals Court Rules
The Sixth Circuit had ruled similarly in a case out of Tennessee.
August 1, 2023
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Kentucky's 'Don't Say Gay' Law Brings Misery to LGBTQ+ Students
The law threatens gay-straight alliances and is causing other harms to LGBTQ+ youth.
December 23, 2023
Kentucky and Tennessee Bans on Trans Care for Youth Upheld in Court
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued its ruling Thursday, but the lawyers representing trans youth and families note that the fight is not over.
September 29, 2023
Kentucky Passes One of Nation's Worst Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws by Veto Override
The Republican-majority House and Senate overrode Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear's veto by wide margins Wednesday.
March 30, 2023
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
Kim Davis Just Wants to Make the Case Against Her Go Away
The antigay Kentucky county clerk claims a new law gives her all the "religious accommodation" she ever desired.
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June 21, 2016
Liberty Counsel: The Vatican Is Lying
The right-wing law firm representing Kentucky clerk Kim Davis claims the Vatican is trying to downplay the intimacy of Pope Francis's visit with Davis in Washington.
October 2, 2015
Georgia's Gender-Affirming Care Ban Stands for Now, Judge Rules
A federal judge is allowing the state more time to prepare its defense.
July 6, 2023
Moms for Liberty Scrambles, Removes Leaders Amid Proud Boys Link Controversy
Recent incidents highlight ties with the far-right group as the organization faces electoral setbacks and a damaged public image.
November 16, 2023
Kentucky Families Ask Supreme Court to Review Gender-Affirming Care Ban
This follows a similar filing on a ban in Tennessee.
November 6, 2023
Kentucky Advances Anti-Trans Sports Bill
The House Thursday approved the bill overwhelmingly, and it now goes back to the Senate for concurrence.
March 17, 2022
Kentucky's Marriage Ban Ruled Unconstitutional
A federal judge declared that Kentucky's refusal to recognize legal out-of-state same-sex marriages is unconstitutional, but stopped short of establishing marriage equality in the state.
February 12, 2014
Kentucky bill threatens to take custody of trans kids using ‘wrong’ school bathroom
The proposed bill would amend current law challenged in federal court.
February 28, 2024
Will Kentucky Force Woman to Testify Against Partner in Murder Trial?
A couple, joined by a civil union, could be torn apart if Kentucky prosecutors have their way.
August 11, 2013
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
Ky. Gov. Takes Kim Davis's Name Off Marriage Licenses
Newly elected Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin granted the Christmas wish of antigay county clerk Kim Davis when he issued an executive order today requiring that marriage license forms be revised to remove clerks' names.
December 22, 2015
Judge Blocks Georgia's Gender-Affirming Care Ban
Another court has stepped in to block Republican efforts to take away essential health care from transgender people.
August 21, 2023
Mike Huckabee: Dred Scott Is the 'Law of the Land'
The Republican politician also claims same-sex marriage is illegal, because it is confusing.
September 11, 2015
Tennessee Families Ask Supreme Court to Block Gender-Affirming Care Ban
If the high court takes up the case, it would be the first one it hears on gender-affirming care.
November 1, 2023
Kentucky lawmakers seek to criminalize 'disruptive conduct' after LGBTQ+ protest
After 19 protesters were arrested when the legislature passed a sweeping anti-LGBTQ+ bill, lawmakers are considering new punishments — which civil rights activists say could limit free speech.
March 18, 2024
Kentucky's first transgender elected official wants you to get involved in local politics
Rebecca Blankenship recently spoke to The Advocate about how LGBTQ+ people can fight back against state legislatures' attacks on the community.
February 2, 2024