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Louisiana Republicans Overturn Veto on Gender-Affirming Care Ban

Gov. Edwards sustained his veto of two other anti-LGBTQ+ bills.

Ga. Lawmaker Wants Special Session to Override Veto

State Sen. Mike Crane is calling on his fellow lawmakers to meet for a special session to override the governor's veto of the antigay "religious liberty" bill.

Louisiana Governor Vetoes Anti-Trans Sports Bill

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards, a moderate Democrat, called the bill discriminatory and "a solution in search of a problem."

Will Illinois Special Session Include Marriage Equality?

Gov. Pat Quinn has called legislators back to deal with pension reform, but some wonder if they could address marriage too.

New Group Works for Marriage Equality in Illinois

The Inclusive Community Project Political Action Committee will seek to mobilize people of color to work for a bill that may come to a final vote in the next few weeks.

Baylor Student Body President Vetoes New Non-Discrimination Policy

While the veto stuns the student senator who introduced the resolution, Wesley Hodges tells reporters, "Simply because the university disagrees with your actions or lifestyle, does not imply that it is seeking to attack you."

Georgia's GOP Gov.: I'll Veto Any 'Religious Freedom' Bill

"I've made my position very clear," Nathan Deal said of anti-LGBT "religious freedom" laws. 

Kentucky Gov. Vetoes Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, But It Could Still Become Law

Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear vetoed a bill that included a ban on gender-affirming care for trans minors and restrictions on discussion of LGBTQ+ issues in schools.

N.C. AG Won't Defend Gov's 'National Embarassment'

Roy Cooper issued a scathing critique of North Carolina’s transphobic law in announcing that his office will not defend House Bill 2 in court. 

WATCH: This Is Why Illinois Can't Wait for Marriage Equality

Robert Smith shares his heartbreaking story about why Illinois can't wait any longer for marriage equality.

Many trans Americans are living in fear. But LGBTQ+ advocates see a reprieve in statehouses

The number of anti-LGBTQ+ bills being signed into law has shifted in the last year, leaving advocates feeling “cautiously optimistic” over a turning of the legislative tide.

Op-ed: Will Illinois Be Left at the Altar -- Again?

Why Illinois marriage rights activists are putting the pressure on gay state lawmaker Greg Harris.

WATCH: A Tearful Moment Conceding Loss in Illiniois

The Illinois state House ended its session today without a vote on the bill.

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N.J. Lawmakers Fight 'Ex-Gay' Therapy; Will Christie Veto?

Senate President Steve Sweeney said he hopes Governor Chris Christie, who vetoed marriage equality legislation, will support the ban on therapy that seeks to "change" the sexual orientation of minors.

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Illinoisans Rally for Marriage Equality

Thousands of activists gathered at the state capitol in Springfield today to call for passage of the marriage equality bill.

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WATCH: Illinois Celebrates Marriage Equality Signing

There was plenty of joy in the air today as Gov. Pat Quinn signed marriage equality into law in a Chicago ceremony.

Who's Next? The Marriage Equality Waiting Room

Which states will be the next to institute marriage equality -- and just how will it happen?

Bishop: No Prayers for Marriage Equality in Cathedral

The Roman Catholic bishop of Springfield, Ill., said a plan to pray the rosary for marriage equality was 'blasphemous,' and police were called to keep equality activists out of the city's cathedral.

Sadness, Anger, and Hope in Illinois

In the Land of Lincoln (and Obama), marriage equality supporters are upset about today's legislative failure but ready to fight on.

Starkville, Miss. Repeals State's First Anti-Discrimination Ordinance

While two city council members voted to continue supporting LGBT employees and their partners, they were overruled by five others in a closed-door session. Now, can the mayor veto it?