West Virginia can’t ban transgender athletes says federal court
Another court stands in the way of Republican attacks on transgender people.
April 16 2024 2:32 PM
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West Virginia
West Virginia Republicans want to ban transgender people from public spaces, call them ‘obscene’
One bill would define trans people as “obscene matter” and make them keep their distance from schools, while another would force mental health professionals to “cure” transgender people.
January 13 2024 2:11 PM
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Transgender Student, Blocks West Virginia Sports Ban
Only two justices dissented.
April 06 2023 3:25 PM
West Virginia Asks Supreme Court to Let It Enforce Anti-Trans Sports Ban
The Supreme Court has previously declined to weigh in on other high-profile cases concerning the rights of trans students.
March 10 2023 5:14 PM
West Virginia Medicaid Must Cover Trans Surgery, Judge Rules
Denial of the coverage "invidiously discriminates on the basis of sex and transgender status," a federal judge wrote.
August 03 2022 7:40 PM
Lesbian Sues Military Bosses Who Told Her to Grow Hair, Wear Makeup
Tech. Sgt. Kristin Kingrey has filed a lawsuit alleging sex discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
January 24 2022 3:35 PM
These are the 5 states with the smallest amount of LGBTQ+ people
The states with the fewest queer people are also some of the states proposing and passing the most anti-LGBTQ+ laws.
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December 04 2024 1:20 PM
West Virginia Republicans want to prevent suicidal transgender youth from receiving care
GOP lawmakers in West Virginia are pushing to overturn an exception that allows transgender youth at risk of self-harm or suicide to receive gender-affirming care.
February 26 2024 5:14 PM
Who Is U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin?
Manchin has been one of the most conservative Democrats in the Senate, with a mixed record on LGBTQ+ issues.
November 09 2023 6:37 PM
West Virginia Basketball Coach's Pay Docked $1 Million After He Uses Homophobic Slur
He was also suspended for three games.
May 12 2023 10:00 AM
West Virginia House Advances Ban on Care for Trans Youth
The bill to ban gender-affirming treatment for minors now goes to the Senate.
February 04 2023 1:49 PM
Costume Store Sued After Manager Allegedly Chases, Threatens Gay Man
The store's manager allegedly told the victim he would "beat his a**" if he saw him again.
April 14 2022 12:41 PM
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.
July 21 2021 8:02 PM
Joe Manchin joins Senate GOP to strip health care from transgender military members & their families
The former Democrat continues his right-wing inclinations.
July 12 2024 12:10 PM
Gay influencer Chris Stanley’s new doc explores West Virginia Pride parade ‘so small, it’s almost a secret’
The content creator popularly known as stanchris made a film about a Pride parade in small-town West Virginia.
June 28 2024 6:00 PM
West Virginia Republicans want to prosecute 'pedophile librarians' over 'obscene' material
Not sure what constitutes "obscene matter?" Neither are the West Virginia Republicans who wrote a new bill seeking to prosecute educators for spreading it.
February 22 2024 9:24 AM
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin Will Not Seek Reelection, Leaving West Virginia Seat Up for Grabs
The conservative Democrat announced his retirement from the Senate, sparking speculation about the future political landscape and a potential third-party presidential run.
November 09 2023 3:48 PM
West Virginia Men's Basketball Head Coach Apologizes for Antigay, Anti-Trans Comments
"I am ashamed and embarrassed and heartbroken for those I have hurt. I must do better, and I will," Bob Huggins said.
May 09 2023 1:38 PM
West Virginia Bans Gender-Affirming Care for Minors, With Exceptions
The state is just the latest one to pass such an anti-trans law.
March 30 2023 4:40 PM
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.
January 08 2023 10:00 AM