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South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem Calls for Drag, Pronoun Ban at Colleges

She included the bans in a list of recommendations on improving South Dakota colleges and universities.

Show Me Your Genitals Before You Play Ball

A South Dakota legislator wants transgender athletes to show their birth certificate and undergo a genital exam before they can compete.

South Dakota Keeps Trans-Inclusive School Sports Policy

However, legislators may challenge it — even trying to require genital exams.

Trans South Dakotans Ask Gov. to Veto 'Bathroom Bill'

Gov. Dennis Daugaard has until March 1 to veto the transphobic legislation, which would make South Dakota the first state to enact such sweeping restrictions. 

What Would One Million Moms Think of Boebert, Greene, and Noem?

These three politicians espouse Christian living (and anti-LGBTQ+ bias) all while throwing stones from glass houses.

6 of South Dakota GOP Gov. Kristi Noem's craziest moments

From bragging about killing a puppy to lying about meeting North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un, Kristi Noem keeps getting more ridiculous.

South Dakota Ban on 'Divisive Concepts' in Education Heads to Governor

The bill has chilling implications for content pertaining to LGBTQ+ issues, race, gender, and more.

South Dakota Senate Passes Ban on Gender-Affirming Care

The legislation would ban hormone treatment, puberty blockers, and gender-confirmation surgery for minors.

South Dakota Advances Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

The South Dakota House passed the bill and sent it to the Senate, but not before the House's only out member, Kameron Nelson, spoke passionately against it.

LGBTQ+ Student Group Targeted With Bomb Threat Over Drag Show

Because the South Dakota State University students played host to a kid-friendly drag event, somebody sent a bomb threat targeting the LGBTQ+ group.

South Dakota Gov. Signs Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Youth

Republican Gov. Kristi Noem's approval was expected.

North Dakota Governor Signs Bill Making Gender-Affirming Care a Felony

Providers could face up to 10 years in prison.

South Dakota Gov. Signs Orders Banning Trans Girls in School Sports

Gov. Kristi Noem's action comes after she sought changes to anti-trans legislation, drawing criticism from the right, and some now say she's trying to save face with conservatives.

S.D. Lawmaker Posts Diatribe Against Gay Sex

Some of his wording: 'a one-way alley meant only for the garbage truck to go down.'

Tennessee Families Sue to Block Ban on Gender-Affirming Care

“The Heath Care Ban violates the constitutional rights of Tennessee adolescents and their parents, and — if it goes into effect — will cause severe and irreparable harm,” the complaint says.

2023 Sees Record for LGBTQ+ Political Candidates in Odd-Numbered Year

At least 514 out candidates ran or are running in 2023 elections, up 19.5 percent from in 2021, when 430 out candidates ran.

Alabama Wants 'License to Discriminate' in Adoption

The measure, headed to the governor, would protect the licenses of agencies even if they engage in faith-based anti-LGBT discrimination.

Another Senator Supports Marriage Equality: Bill Nelson of Florida

Nelson's announcement today leaves just six Democrats in the chamber who have not come out for equal marriage rights.

North Dakota Goes on Anti-Trans Legislative Spree, Including Health Care Ban

The other bills deal with sports, name changes, and pronouns.