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Critics of Kansas bills blocking transgender medical care to minors tossed from House hearing – The Mercury
Monday, March 4th, 2024
via The Mercury - Manhattan, Kansas (Kansas)TOPEKA - Kansas House Rep. Brenda Landwehr kicked the first person out of Thursday's hearing on anti-transgender legislation for cradling a protest sign in the room.
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9 trans women athletes who played for a future where everyone wins
Friday, March 8th, 2024
via AL.com (Alabama)These trans athletes define what it means to be a champion. This International Women's Day, let's cheer them on against all odds.
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Most voters oppose candidates who campaign against transgender people: Poll
Saturday, April 4th, 2026
via WHNT News 19 (Alabama)Candidates who often discuss restrictions on transgender Americans or signal support for policies that limit access to gender-affirming health care may be drumming up more opposition than support, according to a survey released Thursday by GLAAD, an LGBTQ media advocacy organization. More than 50 percent of both registered and likely voters surveyed by the group in January [...]
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Sarasota School Board approves ‘classical’ for-profit charter school
Wednesday, March 6th, 2024
via Sarasota Herald-Tribune (Florida)LGBTQ+
Texas attorney general requests transgender youths’ patient records from Georgia clinic
Friday, March 8th, 2024
via San Antonio Current (Texas)This is at least the second time Ken Paxton's office has sought such records from an out-of-state provider since Texas banned transition-related care for kids.
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Here’s what’s on Iowa lawmakers’ agenda ahead of funnel
Tuesday, March 12th, 2024
via Quad-City Times (Iowa)In the balance: changes to AEAs, gender identity and school safety
LGBTQ+, School Safety
Adrian commencement address speaker: Anti-transactivist Riley Gaines
Wednesday, March 13th, 2024
via Detroit Free Press (Michigan)Adrian College announces popular opponent of transgender athletes in women's sports to speak at May commencement ceremony.
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Kansas bill banning affirming care for trans kids headed toward fight with governor – The Mercury
Tuesday, March 12th, 2024
via The Mercury - Manhattan, Kansas (Kansas)TOPEKA -Kansas House lawmakers advanced a wide-ranging bill Tuesday that includes Republican plans to ban trans children from getting gender-affirming medical care amid outcry from worried parents. The bill is
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Oklahoma nonbinary teen’s death is ruled a suicide, triggering anger
Thursday, March 14th, 2024
via The Washington Post (Oklahoma)Nex Benedict's death in February after an altercation at school triggered vigils across the country.
LGBTQ+, School Safety
Red State Refugees: Fed-Up St. Louisans Are Fleeing Missouri for Illinois
Wednesday, March 13th, 2024
via Riverfront Times (Missouri)LGBTQ+
A nonbinary student’s death after a high school fight has been ruled a suicide. Here’s what to know
Saturday, April 4th, 2026
via The Montana Standard (Montana)The death of a 16-year-old nonbinary student in Oklahoma the day after a school fight has been ruled a suicide by the state's medical examiner's office. A summary autopsy released
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A nonbinary student’s death after a high school fight has been ruled a suicide. Here’s what to know
Saturday, April 4th, 2026
via WTOP (District of Columbia)The death of a 16-year-old nonbinary high school student in Oklahoma whose family says was bullied has renewed scrutiny of anti-trans polices and political rhetoric over gender identity.
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Nex Benedict: Nonbinary teen’s death renews scrutiny of anti-trans rhetoric
Thursday, March 14th, 2024
via The Associated Press (Texas)The death of a 16-year-old nonbinary student in Oklahoma the day after a school fight has been ruled a suicide by the state's medical examiner's office. A summary autopsy released this week shows Nex Benedict had toxic levels of drugs in their system and died of an overdose on Feb.
LGBTQ+
Former students, parents speak on anti-LGBTQ bullying at Nex Benedict’s school
Saturday, April 4th, 2026
via WABC-TV (New York)The death of LGBTQ teen Nex Benedict following a fight in a high school restroom has been ruled a suicide, shining a renewed spotlight on the intensifying environment in Oklahoma schools and anti-LGBTQ bullying.
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What happened to Nex Benedict?
Saturday, April 4th, 2026
via KNPR (Nevada)Benedict was attacked at their Oklahoma high school, and found dead at home the next day. The medical examiner's office says the nonbinary 16-year-old died by suicide. Their family has questions.
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What happened to Nex Benedict? | Delaware First Media
Saturday, April 4th, 2026
via Delaware First Media (Delaware)Benedict was attacked at their Oklahoma high school, and found dead at home the next day. The medical examiner's office says the nonbinary 16-year-old died by suicide. Their family has questions.
LGBTQ+
Arizona Legislature advances on school vaccine exemptions, trans students
Sunday, March 17th, 2024
via The Arizona Republic (Arizona)The proposals at the Legislature would apply to district and charter schools, but not to the schools funded by Arizona's universal voucher program.
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What happened to Nex Benedict? | Hawai’i Public Radio
Saturday, April 4th, 2026
via Hawaiipublicradio (Hawaii)Benedict was attacked at their Oklahoma high school, and found dead at home the next day. The medical examiner's office says the nonbinary 16-year-old died by suicide. Their family has questions.
LGBTQ+
Caitlyn Jenner supports Nassau’s transgender restrictions; LGBTQ advocates fire back
Saturday, April 4th, 2026
via Newsday (New York)Jenner, a former Olympian and transgender woman, sparked criticism with her support of the county banning transgender girls and women from competing in women's sports at county facilities.
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