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Trans chaplain speaks to Tennessee legislature as Republicans try to erase people like her

Dahron Johnson told The Advocate why the speaking engagement was significant and what she hoped it did for transgender people’s representation amid Republican attacks on trans lives.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear bans conversion therapy

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Kentucky bans conversion therapy for youth as Gov. Andy Beshear signs 'monumental' order

Beshear signed the executive order after similar legislation repeatedly failed in the Republican-dominated state legislature earlier this year.

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Ohio Voters Reject Measure That Could Have Made Passing Abortion Rights Harder

The ballot measure would have made it more difficult to amend the state's constitution, where voters want to enshrine reproductive rights in November.

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Michigan Republican lawmaker to introduce resolution asking SCOTUS to overturn marriage equality

State Rep. Josh Schriver announced that he will be introducing a measure on Tuesday urging the court to reverse Obergefell v. Hodges.

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Texas Sued Over 'Unconstitutional' Drag Ban by ACLU

The litigation seeks to prevent the Republican ban on drag performance to take effect next month.

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Idaho closes legislative session with a slew of anti-LGBTQ+ laws

The new laws take direct aim at gender-affirming care for minors and the trans community.

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Zooey Zephyr, Transgender Montana Lawmaker, Is Engaged to Her Girlfriend

The trans power couple is bringing a lot of people joy online and making right-wingers seethe.

Out Republicans Absent from State Legislatures

Utah Legislature Passes Anti-Trans Bill, Republican Gov. Vows to Veto

Gov. Spencer Cox, who also opposed such legislation last year, promises to veto the last-minute attempt.

Trans chaplain speaks to Tennessee legislature as Republicans try to erase people like her

Dahron Johnson told The Advocate why the speaking engagement was significant and what she hoped it did for transgender people’s representation amid Republican attacks on trans lives.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs law restricting bathroom use by trans, nonbinary, intersex people

The Republican legislature passed the anti-trans bill earlier this month.

New Hampshire Passes Bill Banning Anti-Trans Discrimination

It's a rare victory in a Republican-controlled legislature, and the GOP governor is expected to sign the bill into law.

Texas Proposes Its Own Anti-Transgender Bathroom Bill

Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick called the Privacy Protection Act the top priority of the Republican-controlled legislature.

Kentucky bans conversion therapy for youth as Gov. Andy Beshear signs 'monumental' order

Beshear signed the executive order after similar legislation repeatedly failed in the Republican-dominated state legislature earlier this year.

The Land Time Forgot: Same-Sex Marriage Bans Persist in Florida

Marriage equality may be the law of the land in all 50 states, including Florida, but the Republican-controlled legislature appears in no rush to remove a nullified ban on same-sex marriage.

Ryan Walters is too much even for Republicans in Oklahoma

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

Ohio Voters Reject Measure That Could Have Made Passing Abortion Rights Harder

The ballot measure would have made it more difficult to amend the state's constitution, where voters want to enshrine reproductive rights in November.

Joe Saunders, One of Florida's First Gay Lawmakers, Looks to Make a Political Comeback

He's challenging GOP state Rep. Fabian Basabe, who has faced calls to resign.

Michigan Republican lawmaker to introduce resolution asking SCOTUS to overturn marriage equality

State Rep. Josh Schriver announced that he will be introducing a measure on Tuesday urging the court to reverse Obergefell v. Hodges.

Texas Sued Over 'Unconstitutional' Drag Ban by ACLU

The litigation seeks to prevent the Republican ban on drag performance to take effect next month.

Idaho closes legislative session with a slew of anti-LGBTQ+ laws

The new laws take direct aim at gender-affirming care for minors and the trans community.

What Virginia's State Elections Could Mean for LGBTQ+ People

Virginia is the only state in the South that has more protections for than discriminatory policies against LGBTQ+ people.

Michigan Activists Prep Ballot Initiative for LGBTQ Protections

Advocates are trying to ban bias in the state but are currently stymied by a GOP legislature.

Chances Slim for Iowa Antimarriage Measure

The next out member of Congress may be a gay man from Utah

Derek Kitchen, a former Utah state senator, Salt Lake City Council member, and Biden administration official, is seeking the Democratic nomination in a newly drawn U.S. House district.

Some Fla. Republicans Support LGBT Rights Bill

Bucking tradition, Sunshine State Rep. Holly Raschein and other members of her party have come out in favor of protecting LGBT people from discrimination.

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The trans power couple is bringing a lot of people joy online and making right-wingers seethe.

Gov. Spencer Cox, who also opposed such legislation last year, promises to veto the last-minute attempt.

Dahron Johnson told The Advocate why the speaking engagement was significant and what she hoped it did for transgender people’s representation amid Republican attacks on trans lives.

The Republican legislature passed the anti-trans bill earlier this month.

It's a rare victory in a Republican-controlled legislature, and the GOP governor is expected to sign the bill into law.

Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick called the Privacy Protection Act the top priority of the Republican-controlled legislature.

Beshear signed the executive order after similar legislation repeatedly failed in the Republican-dominated state legislature earlier this year.

Marriage equality may be the law of the land in all 50 states, including Florida, but the Republican-controlled legislature appears in no rush to remove a nullified ban on same-sex marriage.

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

The ballot measure would have made it more difficult to amend the state's constitution, where voters want to enshrine reproductive rights in November.

He's challenging GOP state Rep. Fabian Basabe, who has faced calls to resign.

State Rep. Josh Schriver announced that he will be introducing a measure on Tuesday urging the court to reverse Obergefell v. Hodges.

The litigation seeks to prevent the Republican ban on drag performance to take effect next month.

The new laws take direct aim at gender-affirming care for minors and the trans community.

A bill in Arkansas would allow lawsuits against people who use trans kids' preferred names or give them gender nonconforming haircuts.

Virginia is the only state in the South that has more protections for than discriminatory policies against LGBTQ+ people.

Advocates are trying to ban bias in the state but are currently stymied by a GOP legislature.

Derek Kitchen, a former Utah state senator, Salt Lake City Council member, and Biden administration official, is seeking the Democratic nomination in a newly drawn U.S. House district.

Bucking tradition, Sunshine State Rep. Holly Raschein and other members of her party have come out in favor of protecting LGBT people from discrimination.