Articles tagged as: LGBTQ rights
October 23, 2025
BMV opens second comment period on license gender changes. Advocates call it 'a sign of cruelty'
The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles is opening a second public comment period on a proposed rule to eliminate gender changes on driver's licenses. Advocates say the move is a "direct dismissal of public will" after dozens of people showed up to the first public hearing in opposition.
Read MoreOctober 13, 2025
We heard from 20 LGBTQ groups in Indiana. Here's what they said about the state of pride
Across Indiana, community attitudes toward LGBTQ pride seem to be warming as more communities host events. Even as a wide swath of organizers told WFYI they have seen improvements, some groups report more harassment, wavering sponsors, and local government trouble compared with years past.
Read MoreJune 5, 2025
Paramedic sues IU Health alleging discrimination based on his sexual orientation
An IU Health employee alleges in a new lawsuit that he faced a hostile work environment and retaliation for speaking out about harassment tied to his sexual orientation.
Read MoreMarch 26, 2025
GOP kills amendment to prohibit genital inspections under collegiate transgender sports ban
A Senate committee passed a measure to ban transgender women from competing in collegiate athletics. Democrats proposed several amendments to pull back or clarify the measure — all failed along party lines.
Read MoreMarch 18, 2025
IDOH halts gender change requests on birth records to comply with Braun executive order
The Indiana Department of Health issued new guidance to local and county health departments to stop accepting gender change requests for Indiana birth records.
Read MoreFebruary 14, 2025
IYG: Statehouse allies for LGBTQ+ Hoosiers 'walked away' on collegiate transgender sports ban
IYG, North America’s oldest continuously operating organization for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults, is speaking up after a House committee passed a collegiate transgender sports ban.
Read MoreJanuary 30, 2025
LGBTQ+ Day at the Statehouse responds to Trump executive order, calls for support
Advocates and LGBTQ+ Hoosiers gathered at the Statehouse Thursday to share resources and call attention to a measure to walk back Indiana’s gender-affirming care ban for transgender youth.
Read MoreDecember 7, 2024
Activists worry that Trump will bulldoze trans rights. Here's how they're preparing
Trump's campaign promised policies targeting the transgender community once he's in office. LGBTQ groups face fear, anxiety and uncertainty as they prep for an anticipated challenging four years.
Read MoreJune 17, 2024
Judge blocks Biden's Title IX rule with LGBTQ protections in 6 states, including Indiana
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Biden administration’s effort to expand protections for LGBTQ+ students.
Read MoreMay 20, 2024
Indiana tells schools to ignore LGBTQ student protections as Title IX fight begins
Indiana’s education department is telling school districts not to adopt new federal protections for LGBTQ+ students and sex-based discrimination as the the rules are challenged in federal court.
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