Articles tagged as: LGBTQ
April 10, 2023
Indiana 'Don’t Say Gay' bill passes out of the Senate following floor debate, questioning
A bill that would limit discussions of human sexuality in early learning classrooms passed through the Senate on Monday. The bill received criticism from opponents – coining it as a “slate of hate” – a group of anti-LGBTQ+ bills filed by lawmakers during this legislative session.
Read MoreApril 7, 2023
Indiana ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill amended, no longer requires parental consent for name changes, pronouns
A bill that would limit discussions of human sexuality in early learning classrooms passed through its second Senate reading with some big changes. Among them are changes to a portion that would require parents to be notified about requested changes for a student's names and pronouns, and the removal of other portions of the bill.
Read MoreApril 5, 2023
ACLU of Indiana files lawsuit to halt gender-affirming care ban before it takes effect
Their legal arguments rest on constitutional violations and equal protections for transgender Americans.
Read MoreApril 1, 2023
ACLU, advocates rally at the Statehouse, call on Holcomb to veto gender-affirming care ban
The ACLU of Indiana and other organizations for transgender rights called on Gov. Eric Holcomb to veto all the anti-LGBTQ bills moving toward his desk. Hundreds gathered at the Statehouse Saturday.
Read MoreMarch 29, 2023
Nearly a quarter of Indiana LGBTQ youth attempt suicide. This year, anti-LGBTQ bills at the Statehouse tripled
State numbers show nearly a quarter of LGBTQ youth have attempted suicide. The numbers come in a year when lawmakers filed more than two dozen bills with anti-LGBTQ+ themes.
Read MoreMarch 27, 2023
Gender-affirming care ban for trans youth sent to governor’s desk
House Republicans voted Monday to ban medicinal and surgical gender-affirming care for transgender youth. The bill now goes to Gov. Eric Holcombs desk.
Read MoreMarch 24, 2023
Purdue community hosts a drag show as anti-trans speaker Michael Knowles visits campus
Community hosts event around trans support as Michael Knowles comes to campus.
Read MoreMarch 23, 2023
House GOP rejects amendments to halt forcibly de-transitioning transgender youth
House Republicans rejected an amendment to protect transgender youth from being forcibly de-transitioned by the state. The bill to ban medicinal and surgical gender-affirming care for transgender youth includes a six-month deadline to halt puberty blockers and hormone therapy treatments.
Read MoreMarch 22, 2023
Indiana's 'Don’t Say Gay' bill expanded in committee – includes religious protections, nicknames
Republican lawmakers passed a controversial bill out of a Senate committee Wednesday that requires teachers to notify parents if students request a name, title or pronoun change in the classroom. The amended legislation also addresses other issues under the banner of parents rights.
Read MoreMarch 16, 2023
Author of gender-affirming care ban accused of malpractice in woman's 2018 death
Sen. Tyler Johnson (R-Leo) faces allegations of malpractice in the death of a 20-year-old woman. He won the seat vacated by long-time Senator Dennis Kruse in portions of Allen and DeKalb counties in 2022.
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