Ohio enacts 'shameful' 'Don't Say Gay' bill as Gov. Mike DeWine signs
Activists say the so-called "Parents' Bill of Rights" will "make schools less safe for LGBTQ+ students."
JANUARY 9, 2025
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Florida Advances Bill that Advocates Say Will Out LGBTQ+ Students
The so-called Parental Bill of Rights could put queer youth at risk and allow parents to meddle in LGBTQ+ programs.
APRIL 23, 2021
LGBTQ+ Reps. condemn 'outrageous' forced outing bill advancing in Congress
The Congressional Equality Caucus is calling out the "outrageous" bill going to vote in the House that would forcibly out transgender students to their guardians.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Kansas Anti-Trans Sports Bill Officially Dead
The state's House of Representatives has failed to override Gov. Laura Kelly's veto of the measure.
APRIL 28, 2022
Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills Allowing Outing, Pronoun Bans Advance Around Nation
Montana, Kentucky, and Idaho are among the latest states to move such legislation forward.
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Fact-check: Is Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Bill About Sex Ed & Sex Acts?
Many have defended the proposed legislation as being about discussing sexual activities in elementary schools.
MARCH 9, 2022
Arizona Students Walk Out of Class to Protest Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws
Hundreds of high school students across Arizona left their classrooms to show their support for LGBTQ+ students and stand against the Republican governor's anti-queer policies.
OCTOBER 4, 2022
Republican running for N.C. schools superintendent falsely claims ‘+’ in LGBTQ+ includes pedophilia
The right-wing extremist is running to be in charge of public education in the state.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
House Republicans Pass Bill to Restrict Transgender Rights in Schools
Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives have passed a measure veiled as a parental rights law that is actually a bill meant to exclude transgender people from public education.
MARCH 24, 2023
North Carolina Lawmakers Override Governor's Veto of 3 Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills
The bills, restricting trans health care, trans sports participation, and LGBTQ+ content in schools, now become law immediately.
AUGUST 16, 2023
Florida Lawmaker to Scale Back Custody Threats to Trans Children
The amendment would allow a judge to change custody agreements to “protect” a child from gender-affirming health care.
MARCH 12, 2023
How Right-Wing Media Promoted Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Legislation
An analysis by the Daily Dot shows how far-right outlets, working closely with Gov. Ron DeSantis's administration, rallied to support the law.
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Chasten Buttigieg: Florida’s Proposed Anti-LGBTQ Bill ‘Will Kill Kids’
He made the comments after the "don't say gay" bill advanced to the state's House for a vote.
JANUARY 24, 2022
Fury, Condemnation as House Debate Begins on Anti-Trans Sports Bill
A U.S. House committee will consider the bill Wednesday.
MARCH 6, 2023
Missouri Republicans add trans bathroom ban to 'parents' rights' education bill
"It is a statewide issue that your biological sex matches which locker room and which restroom you're going into," said Republican Sen. Nick Schroer.
JANUARY 26, 2024
Kansas Gov. Vetoes Anti-Trans Sports Bill, 'Parents' Rights' Measure
It's the second consecutive year that Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly has vetoed a trans-exclusionary sports till.
APRIL 18, 2022
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper Vetoes Three Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills
The bills return to the legislature for expected overrides by Republicans, however.
JULY 6, 2023
North Carolina's 'don't say gay' law and anti-trans sports statute challenged by activists
The Campaign for Southern Equality filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education, saying these statutes violate federal law.
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Republican Gov. Vows to Veto Bill That Would Force Outing of Students
The bill, which appeared to be dead, has now been revived by lawmakers.
MAY 20, 2022
Texas Republican Introduces Bounty Hunting Bill Targeting Drag Queens
Taking a page from the anti-abortion fight in Texas, a Republican lawmaker wants to make everyday citizens bounty hunters looking for drag queens.
MARCH 12, 2023
Idaho Gov. Signs Anti-Trans 'Bathroom Bill,' Other Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation
His action comes shortly after the signing of "bathroom bills" in Arkansas and Iowa.
MARCH 27, 2023