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
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The Campaign for Southern Equality filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education, saying these statutes violate federal law.
The ban on care for trans minors and certain adults is set to go into effect August 28.
The Buncombe County district is violating Title IX by implementing the law, according to the groups.
The bills return to the legislature for expected overrides by Republicans, however.
It's now the 20th state to ban gender-affirming care for minors.
Andrew Bailey's emergency rule has been blocked in court, but now the state is set to enact a ban on this care for minors and certain adults.
The suit seeks to strike down the law making California a sanctuary state for trans minors seeking gender-affirming care.
Arizona's governor vetoed SB 1062, but a rash of states have recently proposed so-called religious freedom bills, which could be used to discriminate against LGBT people.
The connection between Pulse and House Bill 2 is "impossible to ignore," wrote SB Nation.
Florida's governor described the shooting as terrorism and never noted it targeted LGBT people.
Families, health care providers, and LGBTQ+ groups had sued to block the bans, but they'll be enforced while the lawsuits proceed.
Gay marriage is on everyone's mind in the week leading up to the presidential election.
Though it once held our rights at arm's length, Walmart is now making steady turns toward support for LGBT nondiscrimination. What's driving the change? And are other Fortune 500 companies following suit?