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Mississippi Lawmakers Quietly Kill Bills to Restrict Legal Recognition of Transgender People
Mississippi's Republican-led Legislature will not take final votes on two bills that attempted to restrict legal recognition of transgender people.
Arkansas' Elimination of 'X' for Sex on Driver's Licenses Spurs Lawsuit
Several transgender, intersex and nonbinary Arkansas residents sued the state of Arkansas on Tuesday over its decision to no longer allow "X" instead of male or female on state-issued driver's licenses or identification cards.
Andrea Doria Dos Passos Killing Underscores Need for LGBTQ Shelter, Advocates Say
Passos, 37, was killed outside of the Miami City Ballet in Miami, Florida on April 23.
Conservative States Challenge Federal Rule on Treatment of Transgender Students
Republican state attorneys general are challenging a federal regulation seeking to protect trans students's rights in schools by banning blanket policies that bar trans students from school bathrooms aligning with their gender, among other provisions.
Kansas Bill to Limit Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Minors Dies after Failed Veto Override
A proposed ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors in Kansas died Monday when two Republicans switched their votes and prevented the Republican-controlled Legislature from overriding the Democratic governor's veto of the measure.
New Hampshire Town Divided Over LGBTQ-Inspired Murals
A local nonprofit in Littleton, New Hampshire, is facing community backlash over murals meant to "beautify blighted properties."
West Virginia and North Carolina's Transgender Care Coverage Policies Discriminate, Judges Rule
West Virginia and North Carolina's refusal to cover certain health care for transgender people with government-sponsored insurance is discriminatory, a federal appeals court ruled Monday in a case likely headed to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Biden Administration Restores Health Protections for Transgender Patients
The Biden Administration restored protections for LGBTQ+ patients whose rights to health care were challenged by a Trump-era erosion of protections that put transgender Americans at particular risk.
CDC Says it's Identified 1st Documented Cases of HIV Transmitted Through Cosmetic Needles
Three women who were diagnosed with HIV after getting "vampire facial" procedures at an unlicensed New Mexico medical spa are believed to be the first documented cases of people contracting the virus through a cosmetic procedure using needles.
Hong Kong Transgender Activist Gets ID Card Reflecting Gender Change after Yearslong Legal Battle
A Hong Kong transgender activist on Monday received a new ID card reflecting his gender change, after a yearslong legal battle to change the document, and he vowed to continue working for equality for the LGBTQ+ community.
A Ban in Kansas on Gender-Affirming Care also would Bar Advocacy for Kids' Social Transitions
A proposed ban in Kansas on gender-affirming care for minors also would bar state employees from promoting it — or even children's social transitioning.
Passage of Harsh Anti-LGBTQ+ Law in Iraq Draws Diplomatic Backlash
Human rights groups and diplomats criticized a law that was quietly passed by the Iraqi parliament over the weekend that would impose heavy prison sentences on gay and transgender people.
As Border Debate Shifts Right, Sen. Alex Padilla Emerges as Persistent Counterforce for Immigrants
Sen. Alex Padilla is putting his stamp on the Democratic Party's approach to immigration.
Student Anti-War Protesters Dig In as Faculty Condemn Universities' Leadership Over Calling Police
— Students protesting the Israel-Hamas war at universities across U.S., some of whom have clashed with police in riot gear, dug in Saturday and vowed to keep their demonstrations going as faculty at several schools condemned university presidents.
Rooting for Trump to Fail Has Made His Stock Shorters Millions
Rooting for Donald Trump to fail has rarely been this profitable.
Study: Almost All Trans Youth Live in States Where Their Rights are Subjected to Legislative Action
Whether it's restrictions on restrooms and pronouns, school sports bans and the criminalization of care, or measures designed to protect them from quack "conversion" therapies, 93% of America's trans youth are seeing their lives and rights subjected to st
Alabama Lawmakers Advance Bill that Could Lead to Prosecution of Librarians
Alabama lawmakers on Thursday advanced legislation that could see librarians prosecuted, the latest in a wave of bills in Republican-led states targeting library content.
Tennessee Lawmakers OK Bill Penalizing Adults who Help Minors Receive Gender-affirming Care
Tennessee's GOP-controlled Statehouse on Thursday gave their final approval to legislation penalizing adults who help minors receive gender-affirming care without parental consent.
United Methodists Endorse Change that Could Give Regions More Say on LGBTQ+, Other Issues
United Methodist delegates have overwhelmingly endorsed a constitutional amendment seen by advocates as a way of defusing debates over the role of LGBTQ people in the church.
Kim Petras 'Devastated' at Needing to Cancel Music Festival Gigs 'Under Medical Advice'
Declaring herself to be "devastated," Kim Petras announced on social media that she was canceling her appearances at music festivals this summer due to unspecified health concerns.