Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 8, prohibiting transgender Texans from using restrooms that align with their gender identity in public buildings. Advocates call it discriminatory and harmful.
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Sens. Tammy Baldwin and Lisa Murkowski introduced a bill to reinstate LGBTQ crisis support through the 988 suicide hotline, following a rollback under the Trump administration.
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Texas quietly ended its lawsuit against Dr. Hector Granados, finding no violations of the state’s ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth after a full review.
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Charlie Kirk, 31, a conservative activist and vocal opponent of LGBTQ rights, was killed after being shot at Utah Valley University during his American Comeback Tour.
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Texas passed an anti-trans bathroom bill banning transgender people from gender-appropriate restrooms, locker rooms, shelters, and prison housing. Advocates warn it fuels danger, not safety.
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Linda Morales, known for her role in the landmark Morales v. Texas case, continues to fight for civil rights in Texas through writing, organizing, and activism.
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HHS warned states and territories to strip gender identity mentions from federally funded sex education within 60 days or face funding losses. California’s grant has already been terminated.
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A Texas House committee advanced SB 8, which would force people to use facilities matching their sex assigned at birth in schools and government buildings.
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Orlando officials denounced the state’s overnight removal of the Pulse memorial crosswalk, calling it a political attack on the LGBTQ community and an insult to the 49 victims.
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Dallas and Fort Worth halted diversity, equity, and inclusion programs this week to comply with Trump administration rules and protect hundreds of millions in annual federal funding.
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