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Christian school that objected to transgender athlete sues Vermont after it’s banned from competing
A Vermont Christian school that withdrew its girls basketball team from a…
California governor vetoes bill requiring custody courts to weigh affirmation of gender identity
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that…
In Kentucky governor’s race, Democrat presses the case on GOP challenger’s abortion stance
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky’s debate over abortion access intensified Wednesday as the…
Trump skips Iowa gathering of evangelical Christians. His rivals hope for a chance to gain ground
DES MOINES, Iowa — Some of Donald Trump ‘s top rivals for…
California sues district that requires parents be notified if their kids change pronouns
California’s attorney general has sued a Southern California school district over its…
North Carolina laws curtailing transgender rights prompt less backlash than 2016 ‘bathroom bill’
RALEIGH, N.C. — Seven years ago, North Carolina became ground zero in…
More states expect schools to keep trans girls off girls teams as K-12 classes resume
TOPEKA, Kan. — As children across the U.S. head back to classes…
Kentucky candidates trade barbs at Fancy Farm picnic, the state’s premier political event
FANCY FARM, Ky. — In front of a raucous crowd at Kentucky’s…
School board in Missouri, now controlled by conservatives, revokes anti-racism resolution
O’FALLON, Mo. — In the national reckoning that followed the police killing…
Federal judge blocks Arizona law banning transgender athletes from girls’ sports teams
TUCSON, Ariz. — A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked Arizona from…
World cycling’s governing body bans female transgender athletes from women’s events
AIGLE, Switzerland — Female transgender athletes who transitioned after male puberty will…
Transgender and nonbinary people are often sidelined at Pride. This year is different
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Kara Murphy, a transgender woman helping to organize…
Biden invites thousands of LGBTQ+ individuals, singer Betty Who, to Pride Month celebration
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden has invited thousands of LGBTQ+ individuals to…
Texas passes sexual conduct bill drag show artists fear will prompt crackdown
Texas lawmakers approved a bill expanding what is considered an illegal performance…
Payback? Project funds axed after Kansas lawmaker defies governor on abortion, trans rights
TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas’ Democratic governor vetoed state funding on Monday for…
States add laws on pronouns, sports for transgender students
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb this week signed into a law a requirement…
Oklahoma governor signs gender-affirming care ban for kids
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma on Monday became the latest state to ban…
Conflict over transgender rights simmers across the US
As transgender people have increasingly gained acceptance and visibility, conservative lawmakers have…
North Dakota limits bathroom use for transgender people
North Dakota’s Republican Gov. Doug Burgum has signed a bill that limits…