TX: LGBTQIA+ Issues
Texas Diversity Council remains steadfast in face of adversity
Since 2004, April has been designated "Celebrate Diversity Month," a time to recognize, understand and honor the differences between people. One …
Eager but cash-strapped farmers seek Farm Bill solutions
Advocates for America's small farmers say younger folks express a growing interest in agriculture, but without necessary capital, they can't get a …
TX High Court Not Persuaded to Protect Transgender Health Care
Texas has adopted some of the strictest gender-affirming transgender restrictions in the nation. And the leader of a trans advocacy group says it has …
Texas 'Drag Ban' Headed to Court Ahead of 9/1 Implementation
Opponents of a new Texas law governing drag performances say it's so vague and broad, it could have a chilling effect on all free expression and …
Lawsuit Filed Over TX Law Banning Health Care for Transgender Youth
Families and medical providers announced a lawsuit against the State of Texas on Thursday over new legislation that bans gender-affirming medical care…
ACLU Plans Lawsuit If TX Anti-Trans Bills Become Law
The culture war over transgender identity is spreading in GOP-led states, and Texas is among those passing the harshest laws. The Human Rights …
Texas Ag Department Issues 'Biological Gender' Dress Code
New lawsuits are likely coming in Texas as LGBTQ+ people working for the state are now being targeted in dress code regulations. Agriculture …
Conservative 'M4L' Group Sets Sights on School Boards, Book Bans
A group formed to oppose COVID-19 mask mandates is expanding its agenda to influence school board elections, and a national watchdog group believes …
TX ACLU Promotes 'Students' Rights Hub' During Banned Books Week
Ahead of Banned Books Week, the ACLU of Texas published what it calls a Students' Rights Hub. Kate Huddleston, attorney for the ACLU of Texas…
Roe v. Wade: What Happens Next in Texas?
Texas took the lead among Republican states last September in making abortion illegal once a fetal heartbeat can be detected. Now, some fear the …
'Giving Circles' Fight LGBTQ+ Oppression with Generosity
In Texas, the latest state law targeting trans people directs the Department of Family and Protective Services to investigate any surgical treatment …
TX Coalition Outlines Plans to Counter "Education Censorship"
The Texas Freedom Network is calling for people to join a new campaign against what it calls "education censorship" across the state. The movement…
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