Walz signs 3 bills that protect Minnesotans' rights
Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday morning will signed three bills into law that aim to protect Minnesotans' rights. The bills will protect people seeking or providing gender-affirming health care in Minnesota, ban the practice of conversion therapy and protect people seeking or providing abortions in Minnesota.
Conversion therapy prohibition, misrepresentation ban passes Minnesota Senate
Hoping to further protect LGBTQ+ youth, Minnesota lawmakers are set to codify into law a prohibition on the practice of conversion therapy on children or vulnerable adults by mental health practitioners or mental health professionals.
Oregon mom sues state for denying adoption over her gender beliefs
The mom of five alleges her religious beliefs on gender prevented her from adopting a pair of siblings in Oregon.
Kansas approves bill to end gender-affirming care for transgender youth
The bill requires the state’s medical board to revoke the licenses of doctors who provide gender-affirming care to minors, even though professionals who deal with transgender youth see such care as vital to helping their mental health and preventing suicides.
Minneapolis proclaims March 31 as International Transgender Day of Visibility
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and City Council President Andrea Jenkins declared March 31 as International Transgender Day of Visibility for the City of Minneapolis.
Minnesota's gender-affirming laws act as magnet to transgender population and their families
Minnesota’s laws related to the transgender population are working as a magnet for people and families from less friendly states, especially in the South.
UN rights chief calls Uganda anti-LGBTQ bill 'deeply troubling'
The anti-LGBTQ bill in Uganda prescribes harsh penalties for some homosexual offenses, including death and life imprisonment.
Minnesota House passes bill to ban conversion therapy for kids
A bill banning conversion therapy for children and vulnerable adults in Minnesota has passed the state House of Representatives.
Pope Francis says homosexuality is a ‘sin,’ but ‘not a crime’
Pope Francis criticized laws that criminalize homosexuality as “unjust” and called on Catholic bishops who support the laws to welcome LGBTQ people into the church.
Church of England refuses to preside over same-sex marriages
"Blessings" from the Church of England for same-sex marriage are allowed, but same-sex couples are still not allowed to marry in its churches.
States target transgender health care in first bills of 2023
More than two dozen bills seeking to restrict transgender health care access have been introduced across 11 states for the legislative sessions beginning in early 2023.
Beloved Twin Cities drag queen making an inspirational comeback from stroke
At a time when drag shows and drag performers are increasingly being targeted by extremists, it’s important to remember that they are more than a source of entertainment, but a place where a community comes together and often, people find themselves.
Biden signs gay marriage bill at White House ceremony
President Joe Biden signed gay marriage legislation into law Tuesday before a crowd of thousands, a ceremony that reflected growing acceptance of same-sex unions.
House passes bill protecting same-sex, interracial marriages, sends to Biden
The House has given final approval to protections for same-sex marriages.
Putin signs law expanding Russia's rules against LGBT 'propaganda'
Russia’s new law outlaws advertising, media and online resources, books, films and theater productions deemed to contain such LGBT “propaganda.”
Supreme Court justices spar in latest clash of religion and gay rights
The Supreme Court on Monday heard the case of a Christian graphic artist who objects to designing wedding websites for gay couples.
