LGBTQIA+ Issues
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Controversial IN parental rights bill progresses
Indiana lawmakers are advancing a measure focused on parental rights. Senate Bill 143 has passed the Senate Judiciary Committee with a 9-2 vote…
TX women encouraged to honor MLK Jr. by exercising their rights
As the second week of the Texas legislative session gets underway, advocates want women and young girls to pay attention to bills that could impact …
CT lawmakers urged to focus on LGBTQ+ legislation
Advocates for the LGBTQ+ community want Connecticut lawmakers to consider bills that would help address a variety of this community's needs. They …
CA trans advocates focus on economic opportunity
A California nonprofit dedicated to helping transgender and gender-nonconforming people find good jobs is looking to expand its mission in 2025…
National task force addresses mental health issues for AR youth
A new report from the Bipartisan Policy Center addresses reforms to address mental health issues for youth in Arkansas and nationwide. The group's …
NE transgender allies ready to navigate nuanced landscape
The Nebraska Legislature kicks off its new session a few weeks from today and issues related to gender identity are likely to be part of the mix…
NM's LGBTQ+ advocates say 'now is not the time to panic'
Inauguration Day is still five weeks away and gay married couples are already watching for signs conservative lawmakers and the courts may attempt to …
TN awaits decision in case on gender-affirming care for trans youth
A Supreme Court decision in U.S. v. Skrmetti, challenging Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors, is expected by mid-2025. Since 2021…
SD libraries face future of stricter policies, slashed budgets
South Dakota librarians are implementing new policies for young readers in the new year and they are expecting future challenges, with the governor's …
GA trans activist: Election may bring struggle to save hard-won rights
The issue of transgender rights is back in the news after a recent Supreme Court hearing and Donald Trump's reelection as president returns legal and …
Colorado commemorates World AIDS Day
Coloradans gathered at Park Hill United Methodist Church in Denver on Sunday to mark World AIDS Day - joining people around the globe to show support …
World AIDS Day sheds light on prevalence in Wisconsin
This weekend, people around the world united for World AIDS Day - to show support for those living with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. In …