LGBTQIA Issues
Monday, February 6, 2023
UT Ban on Gender-Affirming Health Care Draws Pushback
A group of physicians is voicing opposition to Utah's enactment of Senate Bill 16, banning gender-affirming health care for transgender youth…
Monday, February 6, 2023
SD Plan to Ban Gender-Affirming Care Stokes Privacy Debate
South Dakota is once again locked in a debate over a bill concerning transgender youth. It seeks to ban gender-affirming care, with supporters …
NM Legislation Would Boost Protections for LGBTQ Students, Others
Legislation to close a loophole that potentially allows discrimination against LGBTQ New Mexicans will be debated by the State Legislature this sessio…
Groups Partner for 'Safer, More Inclusive' Ride-Share Option
An Arizona LGBTQ+ group has established a partnership with Waymo, the autonomous-driving tech company, to provide what it said will be a safer …
AZ Senators Aim to Restrict Drag Shows with New Bills
Two Republican Arizona state senators have kicked off the new legislative session wanting to limit and restrict drag shows. State Sen. Anthony Kern…
Equality NM Celebrates 30 Years of Transformation for LGBTQ+ Community
Equality New Mexico will advocate for new LGBTQ protections during this year's legislative session as it celebrates 30 years as a leading advocacy org…
Despite Obstacles, LGBTQ Farmers Find Fertile Ground in Midwest
By Bennet Goldstein for Wisconsin Watch.Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Wisconsin News Connection reporting for the Wisconsin Watch-Public News Ser…
Intergenerational Groups Strengthen Maine’s LGBTQ Community
Intergenerational connections can be powerful tools to help improve overall quality of life for both young and old. It can be especially true in the …
Wyoming Supreme Court Sends Suit Over Abortion Ban Back to District
The Wyoming Supreme Court has decided it will not weigh in on a lawsuit that has temporarily halted a ban on abortions in the state. Citing a state …
Depression High Among IA's LGBTQ Population
The Census Bureau has released a report that shows LGBTQ people suffered higher rates of depression, anxiety and other mental hurdles than did the …
Group Advocates for Inclusive Schools in Keystone State
A Pennsylvania group has responded to what it says are "discriminatory policy proposals in the state education system" by launching the "Inclusive Sch…
Librarians Lament Censorship in MO
In what the American Library Association has called an unprecedented year of censorship, libraries in Missouri are fighting a rule proposed by the …