LGBTQIA+ Issues
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Medicaid cuts: Disproportionate effects predicted for LGBTQ+ in IL
Advocacy groups are speaking out about how they believe congressional cuts to Medicaid will disproportionately affect caregiver LGBTQ+ communities in …
NV protects gay marriage as law celebrates 10 years
This week, the law guaranteeing same-sex marriage equality turned 10. But advocates are concerned about the growing number of threats it now faces…
During Pride Month, CA LGBTQ+ advocates fight proposed cuts to Medi-Cal
June is Pride Month, and people who fight for LGBTQ+ health care are speaking out against huge proposed cuts to Medicaid, known as Medi-Cal in the …
Montana group lifts queer and transgender resilience with latest zine
As Pride month winds downs, a Montana group said the latest edition of its zine celebrating queer and transgender folks is still hot off the presses…
LGBTQ+ organizations in SD team up to land more business allies
As Pride Month winds down, LGBTQ+ support groups in South Dakota said they are strengthening a resource tool detailing which businesses are willing …
IN college sports ban on trans athletes starts July 1
A new Indiana law takes effect July 1 banning transgender women and girls from playing on women's college sports teams, expanding the state's earlier …
LGBTQ+ advocates fight to keep state budget grants
California groups fighting for equality and inclusivity in health care are urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign the state budget as is, leaving LGBTQ+ …
Out Nebraska rebrands, increases outreach during Pride Month
The nonprofit Out Nebraska is marking Pride month with a series of parades, marches and other events across the state in June. The group is also …
NM Pride celebrations urge 'resilience' after U.S. v. Skrmetti ruling
Amid concerns about the breakdown in protections for LGBTQ folks, a New Mexico advocacy group says resilience is needed to ensure their safety and …
Reaction to TN's ban on gender-affirming health care for trans youth
Tennessee this week joined two dozen other states in banning gender-affirming medical care for young people who are transgender. The U.S. Supreme …
Challenge to ND gender-affirming care ban in play, despite SCOTUS ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday released an opinion that allows Tennessee to keep in place a ban on gender-affirming care for minors. While seen …
Fighting discrimination on LGBTQIA+ Equal Pay Awareness Day
Today is LGBTQIA+ Equal Pay Awareness Day and California advocates are speaking out against federal attacks on workplace protections. On his first …