News + Politics
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Arkansas lawmakers pass bill criminalizing gender-affirming health care for trans youth
Arkansas is poised to become the first state to penalize doctors who prescribe gender-affirming medical treatments to trans youth.
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Nike sues maker of Lil Nas X’s “Satan shoes” after social media backlash
Sportswear company Nike says it has "suffered significant harm to its goodwill" after online backlash over Lil Nas X's "Satan shoes"
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Black queer lawmaker Park Cannon arrested during signing of Georgia’s voter-restriction bill
Civil and LGBTQ rights groups are denouncing the arrest of a Black queer lawmaker for "disrupting" the signing of a voter-restriction bill.
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Tennessee bill would allow students to opt out of learning LGBTQ content
Republicans want schools to notify parents a month in advance of any LGBTQ teaching
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Transgender Day of Visibility: Your Complete Guide for DC and Beyond
National and local organizations will hold various events on Wednesday, March 31, to mark the International Transgender Day of Visibility.
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Tennessee Republican wants to ban LGBTQ books in schools
Republican State Rep. Bruce Giffey said books teaching about LGBTQ issues are "controversial" and "inappropriate"
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Missouri lawmakers refuse to remove defunct language banning gay marriage from state law
An amendment repealing Missouri's gay marriage ban was defeated because lawmakers on the committee of origin failed to even raise the issue.
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Megan Rapinoe refutes argument that anti-trans sports bills somehow “protect” women
Olympic and World Cup champion Megan Rapinoe says proposed bans on trans athletes don't really protect women competitors.
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Lil Nas X shuts down conservatives complaining about his “Montero” music video
Rapper and singer Lil Nas X has faced criticism for the unashamedly queer video to "Montero" and limited edition "Satan shoes"
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Tennessee governor signs anti-transgender athlete ban into law
Tennessee becomes third state barring transgender youth from competing in sports based on their gender identity.
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HRC to air ad shaming Gov. Asa Hutchinson during Arkansas’ “March Madness” game
An ad slamming Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson for signing a ban on trans athletes will air during Saturday's "Sweet 16" NCAA basketball game.
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Arkansas governor signs bill barring transgender athletes from competing based on their gender identity
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson has signed a bill barring transgender athletes from competing in sports based on their gender identity.
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Catholic Church fought national suicide hotline because of LGBTQ support
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops opposed the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline specifically because of its LGBTQ provisions
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Pantene champions LGBTQ families in ad featuring trans child with lesbian parents
Pantene celebrates the importance of hair as part of International Transgender Day of Visibility
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A Year of COVID: Our readers weigh in about life during a pandemic
A year ago, COVID-19 shut down the United States. How has the past year changed our lives? A Metro Weekly Reader's Forum.
