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Mom blames transphobic law after library blocks her disabled son’s restroom use
Her son is on the autism spectrum, has a seizure disorder, and is nonverbal.
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Ron DeSantis signs a slate of anti-LGBTQ+ laws to make Florida “a citadel of normalcy”
The laws attack LGBTQ+ rights across the board. Opponents say they’re part of DeSantis’s White House bid.
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Who is Katie Porter? Where does she stand on LGBTQ+ rights?
Katie Porter has proved herself as a progressive ally who supports LGBTQ+ civil rights and anti-discrimination protections.
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Who is Mike Pence? Where does he stand on LGBTQ+ rights?
Mike Pence has an extensive history of opposing LGBTQ+ rights in nearly every aspect of public life.
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Where does Britain’s new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stand on LGBTQ issues?
Unlike in the U.S., the British Conservative party has overseen important LGBTQ advancements. But some activists worry the new PM won’t continue this trend.
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School threatens trans teen boy with consequences for using the restroom
The teen has been using the boys’ bathrooms for years, but the school suddenly wants to restrict his access, and the district says there’s “both sides” to consider.
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A trans student sued his school to let him use the bathroom. He just won $218K.
The discrimination got so bad that the teen had to be hospitalized for his mental health.
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Tennessee enacts law allowing youth a “reasonable accommodation” to avoid trans kids
The new law will require schools to allow cis students an opportunity to opt-out of sharing facilities with trans students. Gov. Bill Lee called the right’s latest bathroom bill a “smart approach.”
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Another anti-trans bill in Arkansas allows people that share bathrooms with trans people to sue
Now that they have overridden one veto from the governor, the Arkansas legislature is not letting up on the gas pedal – and is determined to make the state the nation’s leader in anti-trans legislation.
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North Carolina’s ban on LGBTQ rights ordinances has expired & cities are ready to pass new ones
Some cities are already looking at expanding their local nondiscrimination ordinances to include LGBTQ protections.