Miss Bouvèé has something to say about Florida's drag bans
This drag performer reflects on the lasting impact the state's anti-drag bans have had a year after they were put into motion.
June 5, 2024
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Unfilled prescriptions, missed checkups, loneliness: States' anti-LGBTQ+ moves affect health
Most of the extreme bills have failed to pass, but trans adults are watching statehouses with heightened anxiety.
March 19, 2024
Uganda Passes Deadly Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill
The bill calls for lifetime prison sentences and the death penalty for same-sex sexual relations.
May 2, 2023
There Are Currently 108 Bills Targeting LGBTQ+ People
State-level legislation aimed at transgender student athletes, along with anti-LGBTQ+ "religious freedom" bills, is proliferating.
March 6, 2021
Another Anti-LGBTQ Bill Emerges in Tennessee
Sen. Paul Rose is pushing legislation that would undermine local efforts to support equality.
January 21, 2020
Congressman Introduces LGBTQ-Inclusive Antibullying Bill
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi's bill would help states set up antibullying task forces.
December 2, 2019
Bipartisan Bill Seeks LGBTQ Housing Protections
The Fair and Equal Housing Act of 2019 would protect against discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
May 1, 2019
Florida Bill Could Restrict All LGBTQ+ Nonprofits
The proposal would stop any contractor or organization receiving state funds from activity that considers individuals gender identity or sexual orientation.
November 21, 2023
Putin Signs Extreme Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Into Law
The law extends the current ban to prohibit sharing LGBTQ-related information with adults as well.
December 6, 2022
Texas Republicans Introduce 17 Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills
Members of the Texas GOP wasted no time introducing anti-LGBTQ+ legislation on the first day submissions for the next legislative session were accepted.
November 17, 2022
Vatican Expresses Opposition to Italy's LGBTQ+ Rights Bill
The headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church has made an unusual move into secular politics.
June 24, 2021
Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills Sent to Governors in Four States
Will Gov. Doug Burgum of North Dakota (pictured) break with his fellow Republicans to veto homophobic and transphobic bills?
April 15, 2021
Dozens Rally in Montana Against Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills
"The folks in the building behind me were hoping they could steal your rights and no one would notice," Democratic senator Bryce Bennett said.
March 17, 2021
Congresswoman Introduces Bill to Protect LGBTQ Rights Worldwide
Dina Titus's GLOBE Act would require the U.S. to document persecution abroad and assure access to asylum.
July 22, 2019
Tennessee Advances 'License to Discriminate' Bill
The House-approved bill, now going to the Senate, would mean the state and cities couldn't require companies they do business with to have nondiscrimination policies.
March 22, 2019
Virginia Republican Leaders Kill LGBTQ Rights Bills
Bills to ban anti-LGBTQ discrimination in housing and public employment won't get a House vote this year.
February 2, 2019
Out Congress members outraged as anti-LGBTQ+ bills advance
U.S. House committees approved an anti-trans sports bill and one allowing faith-based discrimination by college groups.
March 21, 2024
Democratic Lawmakers Reintroduce Landmark LGBTQ+ Military Equality Bill
Lawmakers have reintroduce a bill to create a commission to address historic anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination.
September 21, 2023
Florida House Passes 3 Bills to Restrict LGBTQ+ Rights
The bills targeted gender-affirming care, drag shows, and bathroom access for trans people.
April 19, 2023
7 Florida Bills That Threaten LGBTQ+ Rights Right Now
State lawmakers have targeted gender-affirming care, pronouns, and are even trying to expand "don't say gay" to all grade levels.
March 28, 2023
Uganda Lawmakers Near Vote on Draconian Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill
The east African nation’s leader had earlier described queer people as “deviations from nature.”
March 21, 2023