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Kentucky lawmakers pass ban on youth gender-affirming care

The bill would also prohibit educators from discussing sexual orientation or gender identity with students of any age.
Republican lawmakers in Kentucky struggled to wrap up a bill restricting gender-affirming care for minors, as internal differences complicated their push to beat a Thursday, March 16 deadline to complete the sweeping proposal denounced by some outside voices within their party.
Republican lawmakers in Kentucky struggled to wrap up a bill restricting gender-affirming care for minors, as internal differences complicated their push to beat a Thursday, March 16 deadline to complete the sweeping proposal denounced by some outside voices within their party.

Florida becomes eighth state to restrict transgender care for minors

A group of Florida parents represented by advocacy groups plans to sue to block a Board of Medicine rule that took effect Thursday.
Protesters lie on the ground holding cardboard signs shaped like tombstones in front of the Marriott Fort Lauderdale Airport as the Florida Board of Medicine meets inside.
Protesters lie on the ground holding cardboard signs shaped like tombstones in front of the Marriott Fort Lauderdale Airport as the Florida Board of Medicine meets inside.

Singer G Flip and 'Selling Sunset' star Chrishell Stause celebrate their one-year anniversary

Stause first confirmed her relationship with the Australian singer in May during a "Selling Sunset" reunion episode.
Chrishell Stause, left, and G Flip attend the Elton John AIDS Foundation's 31st Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party on March 12, 2023, in West Hollywood, Calif.
Chrishell Stause, left, and G Flip attend the Elton John AIDS Foundation's 31st Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party on March 12, 2023, in West Hollywood, Calif.
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Wellesley College students vote to admit trans men and nonbinary students

Despite the nonbinding student vote, the women’s college does not plan to change its admissions policies, the school's president said.
Green Hall at Wellesley College in Massachusetts.
Green Hall at Wellesley College in Massachusetts.

DeSantis attempts to revoke Miami hotel's liquor license over drag show

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration filed a complaint against the Hyatt Regency Miami hotel, citing a 1947 state Supreme Court case on lewdness.
Image: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks to Iowa voters gathered at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on March 10, 2023 in Des Moines, Iowa.
Image: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks to Iowa voters gathered at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on March 10, 2023 in Des Moines, Iowa.

A Nebraska legislator is 3 weeks into a filibuster over a trans bill

“I will burn the session to the ground over this bill," state Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh said of a bill that would ban gender-affirming therapies for minors.
Nebraska State Senator Machaela Cavanaugh.
Nebraska State Senator Machaela Cavanaugh.

Sanders signs Arkansas trans care malpractice bill into law

The bill could effectively reinstate a blocked ban on certain transition-related medical care for minors.
Then-Arkansas Gov.-elect Sarah Huckabee Sanders at the Republican Governors Association conference on Nov. 16, 2022, in Orlando, Fla.
Then-Arkansas Gov.-elect Sarah Huckabee Sanders at the Republican Governors Association conference on Nov. 16, 2022, in Orlando, Fla.
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School that refused to play team with trans player is barred from tournaments

The Vermont Principals' Association announced that Mid Vermont Christian School will not be allowed to participate in future sporting events.
Mid Vermont Christian School
Mid Vermont Christian School

White House criticizes Pence for 'homophobic' joke about Buttigieg's parental leave

The former vice president joked that Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s “maternity leave” to adopt newborn twins in 2021 with his husband led to transportation woes nationwide last year.
Mike Pence in Chicago on June 20, 2022.
Mike Pence in Chicago on June 20, 2022.

Tennessee lieutenant governor 'pausing' his social media activity

Lt. Gov. Randy McNally, a Republican, posted more than 80 comments on a 20-year-old gay man's photos from early June 2020 to as recently as Feb. 26.
Lt. Gov. Randy McNally, R-Oak Ridge, stands for the Pledge of Allegiance during a special session of the Tennessee Senate in Nashville on Oct. 27, 2021.
Lt. Gov. Randy McNally, R-Oak Ridge, stands for the Pledge of Allegiance during a special session of the Tennessee Senate in Nashville on Oct. 27, 2021.
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Biden slams Florida anti-LGBTQ legislation as 'close to sinful'

The president condemned Florida legislators for legislation restricting transgender rights Monday night on "The Daily Show."
President Joe Biden speaks in the Roosevelt Room of the White House
President Joe Biden speaks in the Roosevelt Room of the White House