Denying Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth
During the 2022 legislative session, at least 20 states have proposed bills that restrict healthcare for trans youth. Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) proposed a terrifying set of rules in April 2022: “anyone under 18 should not be prescribed puberty blockers…
The Tsunami of Sexual Repression
While the midterms showed signs of hope — reproductive rights amendments passing nationwide, and an incredible turnout for those who support it— we only expect the growing attacks on sex and sexuality to intensify. Last night showed that this is…
Stop the Sexualization of Children Act is Bad News for Sexual Expression
Yesterday, a member of the House GOP introduced a bill that threatens to deny schools, libraries and museums federal funding for discussing LGBTQ+ issues or providing even basic sex education to children. While it’s tempting to draw a comparison to Florida’s…
Abortion and Family Separation
On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court released its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, overturning Roe v. Wade and eliminating the constitutional right to abortion. The Dobbs decision has facilitated devastating harm, and it will continue to…
The Dismantling of Democracy: What’s at Stake this November
This program originally aired on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. Kierra Johnson, Executive Director of The National LGBTQ Task Force moderates a panel of four LGBTQ+ leaders including Nadine Johnson of Equality Florida, Kendra Johnson of Equality North Carolina and Rodrigo…
Conservative Judge: Texas Can Discriminate Against Trans Employees
A conservative judge has ruled that companies in Texas are free to ignore trans pronouns, require gender-specific dress and bar employees from using bathrooms that match their gender identity. The decision rejects Employment Equal Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidance that declared…