Wisconsin Police Department Fully Embraces Transgender Officer
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August 8, 2023
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Wis. Gov. Says Marriage Ban Part of 'Healthy Balance'
Since Wisconsin has strong workplace antidiscrimination laws in place, the state's Republican governor believes its constitutional amendment against same-sex marriage makes for a fair and balanced state.
November 25, 2013
Wisconsin Gays Face Fine, Jail Time for Marrying in California
Same-sex couples from Wisconsin who marry in California can face nine months in jail and a $10,000 fine on returning home, CNN reported last Tuesday.
July 16, 2008
Illinois Gov. Urges Wisconsin to Pass Marriage Equality
Governor Pat Quinn is advocating for solidarity in marriage equality among the Midwestern region.
August 6, 2013
Wisconsin gays take their message to voters' doorsteps
Wisconsin gay activists and their allies are canvassing the state on Saturday, asking voters to oppose a ballot initiative to ban same-sex marriage.
May 19, 2006
Wisconsin Senate OK's Gender-Affirming Care Ban, but Governor Pledges to Veto
Now both houses of the legislature have approved the bill, but Democratic Gov. Tony Evers says he won't let it become law.
October 18, 2023
Wisconsin High Court Justice Once Called Gays 'Degenerates,' 'Abnormal'
Rebecca Bradley has apologized for the student writings, which surfaced as she stands for election to a full term on the state Supreme Court.
March 7, 2016
Debate heats up over same-sex marriage amendment in Wisconsin
Supporters and opponents raised the specter of judicial interference as advocates debated the pros and cons Tuesday night of a proposed constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage that goes before Wisconsin voters on November 7.
September 27, 2006
Wisconsin's Democratic Governor Vetoes Ban on Gender-Affirming Care
Gov. Tony Evers had promised to veto the bill, and he keeps his promises, he said Wednesday.
December 6, 2023
Wisconsin’s Democratic governor vetoes Republican transgender sports ban bill
The Democrat stood in the way of a law that Republicans wanted to have enacted targeting the trans community.
April 2, 2024
Wis. Man Becomes the State's First Trans Elected Official
A resident of Appleton, Wis., since 2000, Gypsy Vered Meltzer became the state's first transgender elected official.
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April 3, 2014
WATCH: First Openly Gay Sen. Tammy Baldwin on ENDA
The nation's first openly gay Senator took to the Senate floor this afternoon to deliver an impassioned speech in support of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act.
November 4, 2013
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
Out Sen. Tammy Baldwin to face anti-LGBTQ+, anti-choice GOPer Eric Hovde in November
Both won their primaries in Wisconsin Tuesday.
August 14, 2024
Appeals Court Strikes Marriage Bans in Indiana, Wisconsin
The decision is the fourth from a federal appeals court to declare state bans on same-sex marriage unconstitutional.
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September 4, 2014
Gay Wisconsin Principal Alleges Discrimination, Says His Boss Said He'd Indoctrinate Students
Jeffrey Peterson, who has been placed on leave, says his job has been threatened amid the homophobic atmosphere.
October 6, 2023
Wisconsin Voters Chose Trump. Will They Keep Tammy Baldwin?
The first out gay senator in U.S. history is fighting for her political life.
July 16, 2018