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Uganda president signs tough anti-gay bill into law with death penalty in some cases

Uganda president signs tough anti-gay bill into law with death penalty in some cases

The new law prescribes the death penalty for "aggravated homosexuality," which is defined as cases of sexual relations involving people infected with HIV as well as with minors and other categories of vulnerable people.

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Taylor City Council votes in favor of new special events policy amid holiday parade controversy

Taylor City Council votes in favor of new special events policy amid holiday parade controversy

The City of Taylor found itself in the middle of a controversy when LGBTQ+ supporters were excluded from last year's annual parade.

4 days ago
Target pulls some LGBTQ+ merchandise from stores ahead of June Pride month after threats to workers

Target pulls some LGBTQ+ merchandise from stores ahead of June Pride month after threats to workers

Target is removing certain items from its stores and making other changes to its LGBTQ+ merchandise nationwide ahead of Pride month, after an intense backlash from some customers including violent confrontations with its workers.

5 days ago
Largest US gay rights group issues Florida travel advisory for alleged anti-LGBTQ+ laws

Largest US gay rights group issues Florida travel advisory for alleged anti-LGBTQ+ laws

The largest LGBTQ+ rights organization in the U.S. joined other civil rights organizations Tuesday in issuing a travel advisory for Florida, warning that newly passed laws and policies may pose risks to minorities, immigrants and gay travelers.

6 days ago
Texas House advances bill aimed at keeping kids from seeing sexually explicit performances

Texas House advances bill aimed at keeping kids from seeing sexually explicit performances

The bill no longer targets drag performers, but LGBTQ advocates say the legislation’s vague language could still be used to criminalize such shows.

May 21
2 dorm directors fired for using pronouns in emails at small New York Christian college

2 dorm directors fired for using pronouns in emails at small New York Christian college

The recent firings prompted more than 700 alumni to sign a petition in protest.

May 21
Trans girl in Mississippi misses graduation after being told to dress like boy

Trans girl in Mississippi misses graduation after being told to dress like boy

School officials told her to dress like a boy ,and a federal judge did not block the officials’ decision.

May 20
Texas legislature advances bills on drag shows, college diversity programs

Texas legislature advances bills on drag shows, college diversity programs

The House advanced Senate Bill 12, restricting children from attending drag shows and performances "appealing to the prurient interest in sex." The Senate approved Senate Bill 17, which would ban diversity programs at public universities.

May 20
Video shows protester punch officer after lawmakers pass restrictions on abortion, gender-affirming care

Video shows protester punch officer after lawmakers pass restrictions on abortion, gender-affirming care

Video shows a protester punch a Nebraska State Patrol officer after lawmakers approved a 12-week abortion ban and restrictions on gender-affirming care for minors.

May 20
Paxton announces second investigation into Texas hospital over youth transgender healthcare

Paxton announces second investigation into Texas hospital over youth transgender healthcare

The Texas attorney general's office will investigate to determine if Texas Children's Hospital in Houston is actively engaging in "illegal behavior" and performing "gender transitioning" procedures on children.

May 19
Here are the restrictions on transgender people proceeding in US statehouses

Here are the restrictions on transgender people proceeding in US statehouses

Missouri and Nebraska proposals are poised for action and could add to the list of at least 17 states that have enacted laws restricting or banning gender affirming care for minors.

May 18
Taxes, tenure, transgender care, sports bills discussed amid Texas regular session ending

Taxes, tenure, transgender care, sports bills discussed amid Texas regular session ending

The Texas regular session ends this month, and Thursday was a critical moving day for several key pieces of legislation, including two bills concerning gender-affirming care and transgender collegiate athletes.

May 18
Bill banning puberty blockers, hormone treatments for trans kids sent to Texas governor

Bill banning puberty blockers, hormone treatments for trans kids sent to Texas governor

If Senate Bill 14 becomes law, the ban would take effect on Sept. 1. This would also make Texas one of over a dozen states that restrict transition-related care for transgender minors.

May 17
Transgender sports bill wins critical second reading vote

Transgender sports bill wins critical second reading vote

Lawmakers debated Senate Bill 15 at the Capitol Wednesday. The bill would prohibit college athletes rom competing on a team opposite their biological sex.

May 17
Texas House passes bill restricting the college sports teams transgender athletes can join

Texas House passes bill restricting the college sports teams transgender athletes can join

Senate Bill 15 would allow people to sue colleges or universities they believe violate a prohibition on trans athletes’ sports participation.

May 17
Pivotal House vote moves Texas closer to banning puberty blockers, hormone treatments for trans kids

Pivotal House vote moves Texas closer to banning puberty blockers, hormone treatments for trans kids

The House gave initial approval to a bill that would ban doctors from providing transition-related care to children. This is the furthest point the measure has reached in the Legislature.

May 12
FDA finalizes blood-donation rules to allow more gay, bisexual men

FDA finalizes blood-donation rules to allow more gay, bisexual men

The updated FDA guidelines do away with a requirement that men who have sex with men abstain from sex for three months prior to giving blood.

May 11
Gambling, drag show legislation causes conflict in Texas House

Gambling, drag show legislation causes conflict in Texas House

The Texas House is currently considering legislation overseeing drag shows, sexually explicit performances, online betting and destination casinos in Texas.

May 10
Texas AG Paxton denounces decision to drop charges against transgender rights protester

Texas AG Paxton denounces decision to drop charges against transgender rights protester

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton criticized Travis County DA José Garza for dropping charges filed against an activist who was arrested while protesting Senate Bill 14.

May 5
LGBTQ advocates removed from Texas Capitol as House debates ban on transgender youth healthcare

LGBTQ advocates removed from Texas Capitol as House debates ban on transgender youth healthcare

Moments before that, inside the House chamber, House Speaker Dade Phelan cleared the gallery after protesters began chanting, just as lawmakers had begun to debate the bill.

May 2
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