All posts by John Riley
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Montana governor signs “religious freedom” bill that could allow anti-LGBTQ discrimination
Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has signed a RFRA-style law into effect that critics say will "no doubt" lead to anti-LGBTQ discrimination.
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Transgender man challenges Iowa’s ban on Medicaid coverage for transition-related surgery
For the third time in four years, a transgender person is challenging Iowa's ban on Medicaid coverage for gender confirmation surgery.
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California man will only face 6 months in prison for attacking transgender woman with skateboard
A California man who attacked a transgender woman with a skateboard in March will only face 6 months in prison under a new plea deal.
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Federal judge dismisses lawsuit challenging Connecticut’s transgender athlete policy
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit from four athletes seeking to block Connecticut from allowing trans girls to compete in women's sports.
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Justice Department issues statement of interest in transgender prisoner’s sexual assault lawsuit
The Justice Department says it has an interest in ensuring trans inmates are not sexually assaulted and receive gender-affirming health care.
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Alabama governor signs anti-transgender athlete bill into law
Alabama has become the fourth state to bar transgender athletes from competing in sports based on their gender identity.
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Arkansas lawmakers allow Attorney General to sue schools with trans athletes
Arkansas lawmakers have expanded the state's trans athlete ban to allow the attorney general to sue transgender-affirming schools.
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Arizona governor vetoes bill seeking to ban LGBTQ content in schools
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has vetoed a bill that could have potentially banned LGBTQ content from sex ed, history, and literature classes.
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LGBTQ students are protesting bullying and harassment with the “Day of Silence”
The annual Day of Silence, held this year on April 23, seeks to raise awareness about LGBTQ exclusion, bullying and harassment in schools.
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Caitlyn Jenner officially jumps into California governor’s race: “I’m in!”
Former Olympian and transgender reality TV star Caitlyn Jenner has officially filed papers to run for governor of California later this year.
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HUD withdraws Trump-era revisions restricting shelter access for transgender people
The Department of Housing and Urban Development has withdrawn Trump-era changes to rules governing transgender access to shelters.
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Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly vetoes bill seeking to bar transgender athletes from sports
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly has vetoed a bill seeking to ban transgender athletes from competing in sports under the guise of "fairness."
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North Dakota governor vetoes bill banning transgender athletes from competing in their gender identity
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has vetoed a bill banning transgender athletes from competing in sports based on their gender identity.
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Louisiana governor opposes bans on trans athletes and transition-related health care for youth
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has come out in opposition to three proposed bills targeting trans athletes and health care for trans youth.
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North Carolina Senate president says there will be no vote to ban gender-affirming care for trans youth
North Carolina Senate President Phil Berger says he will not hold a vote on a bill banning trans youth from receiving gender-affirming care.
