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‘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.

Ryan Walters is too much even for Republicans in Oklahoma

The far-right extremist superintendent of public instruction keeps racking up losses.

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.

Stories from the states

The highs and lows of same-sex couples in seven U.S. states trying to adopt.

Teacher Resigns Over Oklahoma Law Censoring LGBTQ+, Other Books

The English teacher had more than 500 books in her classroom library.

Gay Men Call Each Other 'Girl.' You Got a Problem With That?

When everything is problematic, it can seem like nothing really matters.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Oklahoma's Mauree Turner Makes History as Nonbinary State Legislator

Turner pulled off a couple of firsts in the Sooner State. 

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.

Oklahoma Judge Cites Bible in Denying Transgender Name Changes

It's not OK with Judge Bill Graves, who claims medical procedures cannot change the gender God meant a person to be.