Kansas

Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto of a transgender sports ban was upheld in the state house.

“We’ve had girls beaten up by boys that say, ‘I feel like becoming girls today,'” state Rep. Cheryl Helmer ranted in an email full of lies.

The bill would have let school districts figure out how to see if a student-athlete is trans or cis. Laura Kelly said “no” to the whole scheme.

The bills would make it harder – or even ban – presenting books in class that talk about LGBTQ people.

It has nothing to do with parents, education or students. It’s about inflicting maximum harm for maximum political benefit. You can be sure when November rolls around, Republicans won’t be able to stop talking about it.

Runners up include Idaho, Alaska, and Iowa.

Ryan Utterback protested a lesbian book that he claimed was “sexual content.” He is now facing multiple charges related to alleged child molestation.

Mark Samsel will be on probation for a year after he allegedly hit a student in the groin and derided LGBTQ people while serving as a substitute teacher. He remains a state representative.

An ex-legislator that previously faced child abuse allegations and tried to ban trans youth from sports is now facing years of jail time.

Struggling to push their agenda in other arenas, conservatives are bringing their buffet of grievances to schools – turning board meetings into an endless parade of ignorance, misinformation and just plain hatred.