‘Patriotism Not Pride’ bill banning Oklahoma from spending funds on Pride Month passes key vote
The proposed legislation would also ban the display of Pride flags by government agencies.
February 7, 2024
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oklahoma state legislature
Ryan Walters is too much even for Republicans in Oklahoma
The far-right extremist superintendent of public instruction keeps racking up losses.
June 19, 2024
WATCH: First Oklahoma City to Protect LGBT Rights
Norman is the first city in the Sooner State to fully embrace comprehensive nondiscrimination protections for LGBT individuals.
December 23, 2015
Stories from the states
The highs and lows of same-sex couples in seven U.S. states trying to adopt.
August 10, 2007
Teacher Resigns Over Oklahoma Law Censoring LGBTQ+, Other Books
The English teacher had more than 500 books in her classroom library.
August 25, 2022
Gay Men Call Each Other 'Girl.' You Got a Problem With That?
When everything is problematic, it can seem like nothing really matters.
May 10, 2018
WATCH: End State's Role in Marriage, Says Okla. Lawmaker
A conservative Oklahoma legislature sees that as a way around a recent ruling for marriage equality in the state.
January 26, 2014
Okla. Trans Woman to Run for Statehouse Seat
Oklahoma City's first openly transgender police officer aims to become the state's first transgender state representative in the legislature.
April 13, 2014
Oklahoma superintendent wants $3.3 million to put 55,000 Trump Bibles in classrooms
Ryan Walters recently asked the Oklahoma Legislature for $3 million in the state Department of Education's 2026 budget request to purchase Bibles for schools. But not just any Bible.
October 4, 2024
Oklahoma Elects Lesbian State Senator, Flipping GOP Seat to Dems
Allison Ikley-Freeman, victorious in a special election this week, is the second lesbian and third LGBT person elected to the state legislature.
November 16, 2017
Sally Kern Doesn't Hate Anyone, Says Sally Kern
Several pieces of legislation aim to roll back progress for LGBT Oklahomans, but one of the most prominent lawmakers behind the bills says they don't not stem from hatred.
January 29, 2015
Tennessee Advances Bill Requiring Warnings About Trans Restroom Use
Gov. Bill Lee must now decide whether to sign or veto the measure. Meanwhile, Oklahoma lawmakers advanced a ban on sexual and gender diversity training.
April 29, 2021
Oklahoma Republicans call for impeachment investigation into extremist superintendent Ryan Walters
The effort is led by members of the state house GOP.
August 15, 2024
Providing Gender-Affirming Care to Youth Is Now a Felony After Judge Rules Law Can Go Into Effect
The law had been on hold until the judge could decide whether to block it while a suit against it is heard.
October 6, 2023
Op-ed: Oklahoma's Multiple Anti-LGBT Bills Are Unacceptable
LGBT Oklahomans may be use to being hassled by right-wing lawmakers, but this time they've gone too far.
February 3, 2015
Oklahoma Trans Woman Advances in Quest for Office
After forcing a runoff election, Oklahoma City's first openly transgender police officer seeks to make history as the state's first openly transgender legislator.
June 25, 2014
Oklahoma's Mauree Turner Makes History as Nonbinary State Legislator
Turner pulled off a couple of firsts in the Sooner State.
November 4, 2020
Oklahoma school board scraps antidiscrimination policy in wake of Equality Ride
Days after the Equality Ride bus toured the state of Oklahoma, with stops at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa and Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee, the Oklahoma board of education struck the sexual orientation portion from its antidiscrimination policy.
March 27, 2006
Oklahoma Gov. OK's 'License to Discriminate' in Adoption, Foster Care
The legislation lets faith-based agencies, even those with state contracts, turn away prospective parents who offend their beliefs.
May 11, 2018
Gay, HIV-Positive, and Running Illinois
Greg Harris, the new Illinois House majority leader, is one of several out lawmakers ascending to key posts.
February 13, 2019