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.
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.
Minnesota's gender-affirming laws act as magnet to transgender population and their families
Minnesota?s laws related the transgender population are working as a magnet for people and families from less friendly states, especially in the South. Several of them told us they?ve already moved here or are planning to come soon because they feel vilified and abandoned by states where they?ve spent their entire lives. A simple Reddit request for Twin Cities neighborhood recommendations landed Rylie Rogers a lot of affirmation.
Minnesota?s laws related the transgender population are working as a magnet for people and families from less friendly states, especially in the South. Several of them told us they?ve already moved here or are planning to come soon because they feel vilified and abandoned by states where they?ve spent their entire lives. A simple Reddit request for Twin Cities neighborhood recommendations landed Rylie Rogers a lot of affirmation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
Beloved Twin Cities drag queen making an inspirational comeback from stroke
Last Thanksgiving, Christina Jackson suffered a massive stroke that partially paralyzed the right side of her body. After months of rehab, she is slowly making a comeback, and her next performance is a benefit show Saturday for the victims of the shooting at Club Q.
Last Thanksgiving, Christina Jackson suffered a massive stroke that partially paralyzed the right side of her body. After months of rehab, she is slowly making a comeback, and her next performance is a benefit show Saturday for the victims of the shooting at Club Q.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
The Supreme Court on Monday heard the case of a Christian graphic artist who objects to designing wedding websites for gay couples.
Pride returns to Loring Park in Minneapolis
Marking the 50th anniversary of the celebration of equal rights, Pride returns to Loring Park in Minneapolis this weekend.
Marking the 50th anniversary of the celebration of equal rights, Pride returns to Loring Park in Minneapolis this weekend.
OutFront Minnesota announces new leadership
One of Minnesota?s leading organizations for LGBTQ rights is getting new leadership.
One of Minnesota?s leading organizations for LGBTQ rights is getting new leadership.
Hundreds rally in support of Hastings school board chair, trans child outed
Filling every corner of Levee Park on Saturday afternoon, those from the Hastings community and beyond stood in solidarity with school board chair Kelsey Waits and her family.
Filling every corner of Levee Park on Saturday afternoon, those from the Hastings community and beyond stood in solidarity with school board chair Kelsey Waits and her family.