World Suicide Prevention Day: LGBTQ+ Groups Raise Awareness
The groups point to the issues that escalate mental health concerns for LGBTQ+ people, especially queer youth.
September 10, 2023
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trans youth sports bans
A Florida mom risked her job so her trans daughter could play girls' sports. She won't abandon that fight
“The only child that was harmed in this entire investigation was my own child,” Jessica Norton said of her daughter's ban from playing girls' volleyball — a sport her daughter had played for years.
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September 30, 2024
Donald Trump endorses pastor who calls for LGBTQ+ executions
On Monday, former President Donald Trump endorsed Mark Burns for South Carolina's Third Congressional District. The pastor has previously called for the execution of LGBTQ "indoctrinators."
April 4, 2024
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Transgender Student, Blocks West Virginia Sports Ban
Only two justices dissented.
April 6, 2023
Anti-LGBTQ+ insults don't just hurt queer kids — Straight boys react worse to homophobia in sports
The group most likely to report hearing anti-LGBTQ + language were students who play sports — particularly straight, cisgender boys.
September 13, 2024
Texas Is Forcing Its Anti-Trans Youth Bill Into Law Step-by-Step
Trans youth and their families turned out in protest, with some as young as 10 speaking out.
October 8, 2021
Watch Gay Lawmaker Confront GOP Colleague Over Anti-Trans Bill
"You may win this today, but you're going to lose," out Missouri state Rep. Ian Mackey told his Republican colleagues.
April 15, 2022
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers Vows to Veto Anti-Trans Legislation
Lawmakers are considering bills to ban gender-affirming care for youth and bar trans girls and women from female school sports teams.
October 7, 2023
Anti-LGBTQ+ laws lead to 'public health crisis' with higher suicide rates among queer youth
Ninety percent of LGBTQ+ youth said their well-being has been negatively impacted by recent politics, according to a new survey from The Trevor Project.
May 1, 2024
Utah Lawmakers Override Gov.'s Veto & Pass Anti-Trans Sports Bill
Sponsors of the bill were able to get 10 GOP lawmakers in the House and five in the Senate who had previously voted against the ban to vote to override the veto.
March 25, 2022
Over 90% of trans youth live in states pushing anti-trans legislation: report
Ninety-three percent of transgender youth ages 13 to 17 — approximately 280,300 children — live in states that have considered or enacted laws restricting their rights.
April 23, 2024
California Bans State-Funded Travel to 5 States with Anti-LGBTQ Laws
The state now bans funded travel to 17 states with anti-LGBTQ laws.
June 30, 2021
Arizona, Oklahoma Governors Sign Anti-Trans Bills Into Law
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey (pictured) signed trans-exclusionary sports legislation, as did Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt. Ducey also OK'd health care restrictions.
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March 30, 2022
Trucks Took to the Texas Streets With Signs Supporting Trans Lives
The vehicles displayed signs reading "trans lives are precious."
November 18, 2021
South Dakota Revives, Passes Anti-Trans Sports Bill, Sends to Governor
The bill, which would keep trans girls out of girls' school sports, appeared to be dead in committee last week.
March 8, 2021
More Than 100K Transgender Youth Live in States Impacted by Restrictive Laws: Study
The study also found that almost 150,000 trans youth live in states that protect transgender rights.
October 23, 2023
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.
March 5, 2022
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Signs Anti-Trans Bill in Time for Pride
The Republican governor has taken hateful action against trans people.
June 1, 2021
Idaho's Anti-Trans Sports Law Still Blocked After Appeals Court Ruling
“This is an important victory for common sense, equality, and the rights of transgender youth under the law,” the ACLU's Chase Strangio said.
August 18, 2023
Ohio Republicans Send Anti-Trans Health Care, Sports Bill to Governor
LGBTQ+ advocates are urging Gov. Mike DeWine to veto the legislation.
December 16, 2023
Rash of Teen Suicide Attempts After Arkansas Adopts Trans Care Ban
The state was the first one to enact a ban on gender-affirming health care for minors. And more anti-LGBTQ+ legislation continues to advance around the nation.
April 19, 2021