Nebraska Lawmakers Take Fight Against Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation Nationwide
Three legislators opposing an anti-trans bill have started a political action committee to support pro-equality candidates around the U.S.
April 14, 2023
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Survey found even in small towns, 67 percent favor gender identity nondiscrimination laws.
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Nebraskans Ask State Supreme Court to Overturn Abortion, Trans Care Restrictions
The regulations were combined into one bill, which opponents say violates the state constitution's requirement for all bills to be single-subject.
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61-Year-Old Mom Gives Birth to Her Gay Son's Child Via Surrogacy
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March 29, 2019
Alpha Chi Omega Sorority Extends Trans Acceptance Nationwide
According to The Daily Nebraskan, a letter from Alpha Chi Omega’s national headquarters states that trans women would be welcomed into the sorority effective immediately.
March 13, 2017
LGBTQ People in Nebraska Were Alone for Decades. No Longer.
The establishment of the state's first LGBTQ rights organization is both symbolic and pragmatic.
February 6, 2019
Nebraska GOP Lawmakers Break Filibuster in Effort to Ban Trans Care and Abortion
The legislation, strongly opposed by Sens. Megan Hunt and Machaela Cavanaugh, will likely come to a final vote Thursday.
May 17, 2023
LGBTQ+ State Senator Proposes Ban on 'Religious Indoctrination' of Kids
Using language that many Republicans are employing to attack LGBTQ+ communities, the Nebraska Democrat said the proposal is meant to highlight the discriminatory nature of certain bills.
February 6, 2023
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March 17, 2015
'Cruel' Nebraska senator investigated after using colleague's name in a rape scene
Republican Steve Halloran is under investigation for sexual harassment after using a colleague's name while reading a graphic rape scene on the legislative floor.
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Nebraska Passes Laws Limiting Gender-Affirming Health Care and Abortion
The legislature overcame a filibuster against the legislation led by Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh.
May 20, 2023
Nebraska Sued Over Law Restricting Abortion and Gender-Affirming Care
The suit from Planned Parenthood says the law combines two separate subjects in violation of the state's constitution.
May 30, 2023
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April 22, 2023
Nebraska GOP Governor Signs Restrictions on Abortion and Trans Care
Lawmakers overcame a filibuster to pass the measure. Civil rights activists are outraged and may sue.
May 23, 2023
Nebraska Proposes Harsh Rules for Student Athletes
The proposal would establish a committee to decide who's trans and assure that birth gender generally supersedes gender identity.
December 10, 2015
Nebraska Republican Vying for Most Antigay in Primary
Same-sex couples in Nebraska are being turned into a campaign issue for Republicans.
December 6, 2013
Trans Coffee Shop Worker Fired for Calling Out Right-Wing Customer
The customer, Marilyn Synek (pictured), says the worker at the Lincoln, Neb., business called her "bigoted trash."
September 12, 2019
Nebraska trans youth can access gender-affirming care, but only after invalidating therapy
Minors in Nebraska will be able to access gender-affirming care, but only after attending 40 hours of therapy that could push back on their identity.
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