Iowa governor signs gender-affirming care ban, bathroom law
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed a pair of laws restricting the bathrooms transgender students can use and banning gender-affirming medical care amid a flood of legislation nationwide targeting the trans community.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed a pair of laws restricting the bathrooms transgender students can use and banning gender-affirming medical care amid a flood of legislation nationwide targeting the trans community.
Expanded Florida law would ban lessons on sexual orientation, gender identity in all grades
The rule change would ban lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity from grades 4 to 12. The proposal would not require legislative approval and is scheduled for a vote by the state Board of Education next month.
The rule change would ban lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity from grades 4 to 12. The proposal would not require legislative approval and is scheduled for a vote by the state Board of Education next month.
UN rights chief calls Uganda anti-LGBTQ bill 'deeply troubling'
The anti-LGBTQ bill in Uganda prescribes harsh penalties for some homosexual offenses, including death and life imprisonment.
The anti-LGBTQ bill in Uganda prescribes harsh penalties for some homosexual offenses, including death and life imprisonment.
Uganda passes bill imposing up to 10-year prison sentence for same-sex relations
The bill was supported by nearly all of the 389 legislators present.
The bill was supported by nearly all of the 389 legislators present.
West Virginia could ban transgender care
The Republican governor has not taken a public stance on the measure and it's unclear whether he will sign it into law.
The Republican governor has not taken a public stance on the measure and it's unclear whether he will sign it into law.
Tempers flare at Arizona school district board meeting amid contract controversy with Christian university
Tensions are flaring in a portion of Phoenix, following a decision by a school district to not renew a contract it had with a Christian university in the state due to issues board members believe could negatively impact the LGBTQ+ community.
Tensions are flaring in a portion of Phoenix, following a decision by a school district to not renew a contract it had with a Christian university in the state due to issues board members believe could negatively impact the LGBTQ+ community.
Tennessee bill limiting drag shows heads to governor
The bill marks the second major proposal targeting the LGBTQ community that Tennessee lawmakers have passed this legislative session.
The bill marks the second major proposal targeting the LGBTQ community that Tennessee lawmakers have passed this legislative session.
Lawsuit: Transgender Wells Fargo teller says managers ‘laughed’ as customers mocked her
The former teller said customers abused and bullied her while her managers stood by, laughing or “playing silent.”
The former teller said customers abused and bullied her while her managers stood by, laughing or “playing silent.”
Sailor grabbed gun barrel, blistering his hand, to end Club Q shooting, detective says
Prosecutors haven't revealed anything about why they charged the suspect with a hate crime, so details are expected to be revealed during a court hearing Wednesday.
Prosecutors haven't revealed anything about why they charged the suspect with a hate crime, so details are expected to be revealed during a court hearing Wednesday.
East Bay school board discusses book ban in light of 'Gender Queer'
The San Ramon Valley Unified school board meeting on Tuesday night was full as members discussed the new criteria for the process to ban specific books.
The San Ramon Valley Unified school board meeting on Tuesday night was full as members discussed the new criteria for the process to ban specific books.
US teen girls experiencing record-high levels of sadness, violence, and suicide risk, CDC says
Overall, girls fared worse than boys across nearly all measures, while the CDC report noted “ongoing and extreme distress” among LGBQ+ teens.
Overall, girls fared worse than boys across nearly all measures, while the CDC report noted “ongoing and extreme distress” among LGBQ+ teens.
Missouri lawmakers to take up more restrictive 'Don't Say Gay' bill
The Missouri proposal goes farther than the Florida law, which bars instruction on sexual orientation, gender identity and other lessons deemed not age appropriate in kindergarten through third grade.
The Missouri proposal goes farther than the Florida law, which bars instruction on sexual orientation, gender identity and other lessons deemed not age appropriate in kindergarten through third grade.
NY Rangers criticized for decision to skip wearing 'Pride'-themed gear
The team was supposed to wear Pride-themed jerseys and gear during warm-ups against the Las Vegas Golden Knights, but instead wore their "Liberty Head" jerseys.
The team was supposed to wear Pride-themed jerseys and gear during warm-ups against the Las Vegas Golden Knights, but instead wore their "Liberty Head" jerseys.
Pope Francis clarifies stance on homosexuality: 'Every sexual act outside of marriage is a sin'
His comments calling for the decriminalization of homosexuality were hailed by LGBTQ advocates as a milestone that would help end harassment and violence against LGBTQ persons.
His comments calling for the decriminalization of homosexuality were hailed by LGBTQ advocates as a milestone that would help end harassment and violence against LGBTQ persons.
FDA eases rules for gay men to donate blood
Gay rights groups have long opposed blanket restrictions on who can give blood, saying they discriminate against the LGBTQ community.
Gay rights groups have long opposed blanket restrictions on who can give blood, saying they discriminate against the LGBTQ community.
Pope Francis says homosexuality is a ‘sin,’ but ‘not a crime’
Pope Francis criticized laws that criminalize homosexuality as “unjust” and called on Catholic bishops who support the laws to welcome LGBTQ people into the church.
Pope Francis criticized laws that criminalize homosexuality as “unjust” and called on Catholic bishops who support the laws to welcome LGBTQ people into the church.
'My choice is to stay true to myself': Flyers' Provorov cites religion for boycott on Pride night
Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Ivan Provorov cited his Russian Orthodox religion as the reason he did not participate in pregame warmups when the team wore Pride-themed jerseys and used sticks wrapped in rainbow Pride tape.
Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Ivan Provorov cited his Russian Orthodox religion as the reason he did not participate in pregame warmups when the team wore Pride-themed jerseys and used sticks wrapped in rainbow Pride tape.
Church of England refuses to preside over same-sex marriages
"Blessings" from the Church of England for same-sex marriage are allowed, but same-sex couples are still not allowed to marry in its churches.
"Blessings" from the Church of England for same-sex marriage are allowed, but same-sex couples are still not allowed to marry in its churches.
Arizona lawmakers introduce bills to ban or limit drag shows
Some Republican lawmakers say they want to start regulating the drag queen business in Arizona. Three new bills were introduced that would either limit or restrict drag shows, and the drag queens and allies are getting ready for a legal showdown.
Some Republican lawmakers say they want to start regulating the drag queen business in Arizona. Three new bills were introduced that would either limit or restrict drag shows, and the drag queens and allies are getting ready for a legal showdown.
States target transgender health care in first bills of 2023
More than two dozen bills seeking to restrict transgender health care access have been introduced across 11 states for the legislative sessions beginning in early 2023.
More than two dozen bills seeking to restrict transgender health care access have been introduced across 11 states for the legislative sessions beginning in early 2023.