LGBTQ+

Kansas Governor Vetoes Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors and Two Anti-Abortion Bills

Apr 13, 2024

In a move that sets the stage for potential legislative clashes, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly vetoed a proposed ban on gender-affirming care for minors and two anti-abortion bills on Friday. The vetoed measures feed into the the ongoing debate over reproductive rights and LGBTQ+ issues in the state. Democratic Governor Laura Kelly vetoed a proposed…
In Tennessee, Bills Targeting Pride Flags, LGBTQ Students Near Passage

Mar 29, 2024

Amidst a flurry of legislative activity targeting LGBTQ+ rights, Tennessee lawmakers are on the brink of passing bills that could severely restrict the visibility of LGBTQ+ identities in public and charter schools. Advocates for LGBTQ+ rights are sounding the alarm as at least 18 anti-LGBTQ+ bills have been introduced this year, adding to the challenges…
Legal Action Looms As LGBTQ+ Community Leader Alleges Trooper Charged at Her During Traffic Stop

Mar 11, 2024

Celena Morrison, a prominent figure in Philadelphia’s LGBTQ+ community and leader of the city’s Office of LGBT Affairs, found herself at the center of a troubling incident during a recent traffic stop. Morrison, along with her husband Darius McLean, who runs an LGBTQ+ community center in the city, are preparing to take legal action after…

Kansas Governor Vetoes Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors and Two Anti-Abortion Bills