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Julie Johnson Running to Be Texas's First Out Member of Congress

Johnson, currently a Texas state legislator, is so far the front-runner in the 32nd Congressional District.

Trans Boy Kept Off Boys' Soccer Team in Florida Gets Apology

The state's trans-exclusionary sports law applies only to transgender girls, not trans boys.

Alabama Extends Anti-Trans Sports Policy to Colleges and Universities

Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill to that effect into law Tuesday.

Will Texas Criminalize Supportive Parents of Trans Kids?

Legislators debate a bill making it "child abuse" to let kids have transition procedures, while advancing a trans-exclusionary sports bill.

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.

West Virginia Governor Signs Anti-Trans Sports Bill Into Law

Gov. Jim Justice said signing the bill was the right thing to do and that he was proud to do so despite the threat of repercussions.

Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws Take Effect in Five More States

It's not just Florida -- Alabama, Tennessee, South Dakota, Utah, and Indiana have anti-LGBTQ+ laws coming into force now.

Judge Upholds West Virginia's Trans-Exclusionary Sports Law

The law is within the state's interest in providing athletic opportunities for girls and women, according to U.S. District Judge Joseph R. Goodwin.

New Hampshire student athletes move to challenge Trump's anti-trans sports order

They have already sued over the state's trans-exclusionary sports law, but now they're seeking to expand their suit to challenge the national ban.

Tennessee OK's Penalties for Schools That Violate Trans Athlete Ban

The measure signed by Republican Gov. Bill Lee lets the state withhold a portion of funding from schools that don't comply.

South Dakota Governor Signs Anti-Trans Sports Bill Into Law

Gov. Kristi Noem's action makes the state the first to enact an anti-trans law this year.

Florida House Passes Trans-Exclusionary Sports Bill, Sends to Senate

Florida is advancing the bill amid threats of repercussions from the NCAA.

Kansas Passes Anti-Trans Sports Bill, Overriding Governor's Veto

The override of Gov. Laura Kelly's veto succeeded with the votes of most Republicans and one Democrat.

Idaho and West Virginia ask Supreme Court to review anti-transgender sports laws

Federal appeals courts have ruled against the laws, so the states are petitioning SCOTUS.

Utah Families Sue Over Trans-Exclusionary Sports Law

The law, set to go into effect July 1, "violates multiple provisions of the Utah Constitution," the suit says.

Trans Boy Sues Tennessee Over Exclusionary Sports Law

The state is violating the U.S. Constitution and federal statutes, says the suit filed by Luc Esquivel and his parents.

Judge Rules West Virginia Trans Girl Can Try Out for Girls' Sports

The federal judge blocked the state from enforcing its trans-exclusionary school sports law against 11-year-old Becky Pepper-Jackson.

States With Anti-Trans Laws Might Not Get to Host NCAA Championships

The NCAA issued a warning on the matter Monday.

West Virginia May Be Next State to Ban Trans Athletes

The state's Senate approved a bill with such a ban Thursday, after the House of Delegates OK'd a slightly different version; they must be reconciled before going to Gov. Jim Justice.

As Anti-Trans Bills Advance, Kansas Governor Implies Veto Likely

"We don't want to go down that road," Democrat Laura Kelly says as an anti-trans bill awaits her action and similar measures advance in other states.

North Dakota, Kansas Governors Veto Anti-Trans Sports Bills

Two governors -- one a Republican, one a Democrat -- have stood up to the harmful measures.

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