It feels like anti-LGBTQ sentiment has been rising in the U.S. recently, and new data from the Human Rights Campaign backs that up. The analysis focused highly on gender-affirming care restrictions and bans nationwide targeting queer youth and adults alike. Twenty twenty-three saw a massive spike in that kind of legislation, with more than 550 bills introduced in 43 states, and more than 80 signed into law, more than doubling last year which was already the worst on record.

 Fabian Nelson is set to become Mississippi's first gay legislator, Waterloo in Iowa repeals conversion therapy ban, and a judge in Texas strikes down drag show restrictions.

Virginia Attorney General said school boards must follow the governor's trans policies, a woman was the victim of a hate crime in New York, and an anti-LGBTQ protest took place outside a school in Texas.

Although a new face in the political arena, Vivek Ramaswamy is using an old playbook. 

(WB )Virginia state Sen. Danica Roem (D-Manassas)’s Republican opponent in her state Senate race continues to highlight his opposition to transgender rights.

A bipartisan measure to legalize the use of fentanyl test strips was signed into law on June 27, taking effect July 1. Previously, fentanyl test strips were considered “drug paraphernalia” and were therefore illegal to own. This is a major victory for advocates in the recovery arena.