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The Texas legislature is really pushing the envelope of Christian nationalism this year
From requiring the Ten Commandments in classrooms to allowing Bible time, the state GOP wants to indoctrinate students in right-wing dogma.
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Democrats censure “pro-LGBTQ+” Texas rep who voted to ban books & trans healthcare
She was one of four Democrats to support a ban on gender-affirming care for minors.
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Activist protects speaker at Texas hearing delivering a powerful message about trans humanity
The bodyguard protected the trans speaker while chamber officials tried to disconnect their mic.
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Texas wants to let kids sue if their parents takes them to a drag show
The bill is modeled after an anti-abortion bill that encourages civilian “bounty hunters.”
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Texas GOP introduces bills to ban drag performances almost entirely
Texas ranks third among states that have introduced the most anti-LGBTQ+ bills this year.
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Texas governor once again orders GOP legislators to try banning trans youth from sports
For the third time this year, Gov. Abbott and Texas Republicans will once again try to push forward their agenda, while many Democrats refuse to attend, and taxpayers foot the bill every day.
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Texas legislators submit 12 anti-trans proposals in first week of boycotted special session
Proposals submitted include bans on trans youth from receiving healthcare, talk therapy, or playing sports. Several Democrats have refused to take part and face threats of being arrested.
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Democrat seeks to ban trans youth from sports in Texas as “retaliation” for his failed agenda
“The bill that was killed last night will affect far more children than this bill ever will,” Harold Dutton claimed about his education bill. “And so, as a consequence, the chair moves that Senate Bill 29… do pass and be printed.”
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Texas lawmakers are trying to pass pro-LGBTQ proposals. Do they have a chance?
“We can’t look at this as being a partisan or political issue — it’s a human issue.”
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Lesbian lawmaker kills #SaveChickfilA ‘religious freedom’ bill
Our hero of the week is part of the state legislature’s five-women LGBTQ Caucus.