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Florida officials want to stop trans kids from even ‘socially’ transitioning
Politics

Florida officials want to stop trans kids from even ‘socially’ transitioning

New guidelines released by the state’s department of health mirror Texas’s attempts to restrict access to gender-affirming care 

By Oliver Haug
Alabama’s only out gay lawmaker condemns passage of bills targeting trans youth: “This is their home too”
Politics

Alabama’s only out gay lawmaker condemns passage of bills targeting trans youth: “This is their home too”

Rep. Neil Rafferty says that recently passed anti-trans bills are “bullying” youth

By Oliver Haug
Kansas governor vetoes ‘unnecessary and divisive’ anti-trans bills
Politics

Kansas governor vetoes ‘unnecessary and divisive’ anti-trans bills

Gov. Laura Kelly joins a bipartisan group of governors who have stood up to their legislatures

By Oliver Haug
This student defied Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law by teaching their class about Stonewall
Activism

This student defied Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law by teaching their class about Stonewall

A junior in the suburbs of Orlando presented a mini-lesson on the watershed moment in queer history

By Oliver Haug
Alabama b​​ecomes first U.S. state to pass law making gender-affirming care a felony
Politics

Alabama b​​ecomes first U.S. state to pass law making gender-affirming care a felony

The state is also on the verge of passing an anti-trans bathroom bill and a “Don’t Say Gay” law

By Nico Lang
These 7 U.S. states could be the next to pass a Florida-style ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law
Politics

These 7 U.S. states could be the next to pass a Florida-style ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law

Florida’s bill is one of many that would censor LGBTQ2S+ education in schools

By Ursula Muñoz S.
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LGBTQ2S+ groups vow to fight back after Florida governor signs “Don’t Say Gay” bill
Politics

LGBTQ2S+ groups vow to fight back after Florida governor signs “Don’t Say Gay” bill

HB 1557 prohibits public school instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity to students in kindergarten through the third grade

By Yvonne Marquez
These billboard campaigns ‘Say Gay’ in response to attacks on LGBTQ2S+ equality
Politics

These billboard campaigns ‘Say Gay’ in response to attacks on LGBTQ2S+ equality

As Gov. Ron DeSantis signs Florida’s controversial “Don’t Say Gay” bill into law, LGBTQ2S+ people are fighting back

By Jordan Daniels
Utah’s governor just vetoed an anti-trans sports bill. Here’s why it could still pass
Politics

Utah’s governor just vetoed an anti-trans sports bill. Here’s why it could still pass

As Republican Gov. Spencer Cox faces opposition from his own party, legislators in the GOP-led state are planning to force the bill through

By Ursula Muñoz S.
Virginia is about to enact a Florida-style law censoring LGBTQ2S+ education in schools
Politics

Virginia is about to enact a Florida-style law censoring LGBTQ2S+ education in schools

If passed, the bill would give parents the power to ban curriculum they deem “controversial”

By Ursula Muñoz S.
Indiana’s Republican governor just vetoed an anti-trans sports ban

Indiana’s Republican governor just vetoed an anti-trans sports ban

Gov. Eric Holcomb said the bill “leaves too many unanswered questions” 

By Oliver Haug
LGBTQ2S+ kids in the U.S. are under attack. Here’s how to help
Activism

LGBTQ2S+ kids in the U.S. are under attack. Here’s how to help

There are resources available, whether you’re a trans kid in Texas looking for support or someone who wants to help

By Ursula Muñoz S.
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Six in 10 Americans oppose Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill, according to new poll
Politics

Six in 10 Americans oppose Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill, according to new poll

While LGBTQ2S+ Americans overwhelmingly opposed limiting classroom discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity

By Nico Lang
I was an educator for 32 years. Here’s why Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill is so wrong
Education

I was an educator for 32 years. Here’s why Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill is so wrong

OPINION: As the bill sits on Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk, this retired teacher says its enactment would be extremely harmful to LGBTQ2S+ students

By Toni Smith
Idaho is pushing two of the most extreme anti-LGBTQ2S+ bills in U.S. history
Politics

Idaho is pushing two of the most extreme anti-LGBTQ2S+ bills in U.S. history

Both proposals are now headed to the state’s Republican-majority senate

By Oliver Haug
This LGBTQ2S+ student was suspended for organizing a protest against Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill
Activism

This LGBTQ2S+ student was suspended for organizing a protest against Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill

The bill passed the Florida legislature on Tuesday and is now headed to the desk of Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is expected to sign it

By Jordan Daniels
Brigham Young University is under investigation for the way it disciplines LGBTQ2S+ students
Education

Brigham Young University is under investigation for the way it disciplines LGBTQ2S+ students

Queer students say the school’s punishments violate their civil rights

By Sarah Prager
These two U.S. states are trying to ban LGBTQ2S+ education from schools
Education

These two U.S. states are trying to ban LGBTQ2S+ education from schools

A proposal pushed by Texas’ governor could lead to potential jail time for LGBTQ2S+ affirming teachers

By Nico Lang
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