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https://www.gaytimes.com/ghanas-leaked-bill-looks-to-ban-lgbtq-activism-and-medical-care-for-trans-people/
Ghana's leaked bill looks to ban LGBTQ+ activism and medical care for trans people
Feb 24, 2026 - A new anti-LGBTQ+ bill has been proposed to the Ghana Parliament and if passed queer people can face up to ten years in jail.
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https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/04/lawmaker-begs-governor-not-to-sign-degrading-trans-drivers-license-ban/
Lawmaker begs governor not to sign "degrading" trans driver's license ban - LGBTQ Nation
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https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/04/the-movement-to-ban-lgbtq-books-is-not-slowing-down-heres-what-we-can-do-about-it/
The movement to ban LGBTQ+ books is not slowing down. Here's what we can do about it. - LGBTQ Nation
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https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/04/gop-gov-signs-anti-trans-bathroom-bill-with-possible-for-life-a-rainbow-flag-ban/
GOP gov. signs anti-trans bathroom bill with possible prison for life & a rainbow flag ban - LGBTQ...
Apr 1, 2026 - The bathroom bill is one of the most extreme anti-trans laws in the nation, while the flag bill is a direct rebuke of the city of Boise.
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https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/03/olympic-committee-will-force-all-women-to-undergo-genetic-testing-as-part-of-new-trans-ban/
Olympic committee will force all women to undergo genetic testing as part of new trans ban - LGBTQ...
Mar 27, 2026 - The new policy requires mandatory genetic testing for all women who want to compete in the Olympics.
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https://jrlcharts.com/2025/07/14/trump-targets-lgbtq-workers-in-shocking-move-to-strip-student-loan-forgiveness/
Trump to Ban LGBTQ+ Workers From Loan Forgiveness
Jan 23, 2026 - Trump’s latest PSLF crackdown could strip LGBTQ+ nonprofit workers of student loan forgiveness. Full report from JRL CHARTS – LGBT Politics USA.
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https://jrlcharts.com/2019/08/19/palestinians-ban-al-qaws-lgbtq-group-activities-in-west-bank/
Palestinians Ban Al-Qaws LGBTQ Group Activities in West Bank - JRL CHARTS
Aug 26, 2025 - WEST BANK, PA, ISRAEL — (08-19-19) — The Palestinian Authority has banned the Al-Qaws LGBTQ Group from holding events in the West Bank. The action taken by
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https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/08/26/patmos-library-jamestown-close-lgbt-book-ban/7906130001/?gnt-cfr=1
Patmos Library in Michigan may close over LGBTQ book ban debate
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https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/04/scotus-will-hear-catholic-schools-for-public-funds-despite-ban-on-kids-with-lgbtq-parents/
SCOTUS will hear Catholic schools' plea for public funds despite ban on kids with LGBTQ+ parents -...
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https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/supreme-court-rules-against-colorados-ban-on-conversion-therapy-for-lgbtq-kids
Supreme Court rules against Colorado's ban on 'conversion therapy' for LGBTQ kids | PBS News
An 8-1 high court majority sided with a Christian counselor who argues the law banning talk therapy violates the First Amendment.
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https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/04/lesbian-organization-wins-appeal-in-demand-to-ban-trans-bi-women-from-events/
Lesbian organization wins appeal in demand to ban trans & bi women from events - LGBTQ Nation
Apr 15, 2026 - The judge in the Australian case said that this might be a case of
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https://kstp.com/ap-top-news/ap-top-news-general/supreme-court-rules-against-colorado-ban-on-conversion-therapy-for-lgbtq-kids/
Supreme Court rules against Colorado ban on ‘conversion therapy’ for LGBTQ+ kids - KSTP.com 5...
Mar 31, 2026 - The Supreme Court has ruled against a law banning “conversion therapy” for LGBTQ+ kids in Colorado, one of about two dozen states that banned the discredited...
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https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/04/06/gender-idenity-restrictions-iowa/
Appeals court lets Iowa enforce book ban, restrictions on LGBTQ topics
Apr 6, 2026 - An appellate court has ruled that Iowa can fully enforce a law restricting instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation in schools up to sixth grade.
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https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/04/republicans-tried-to-ban-boise-from-flying-pride-flags-the-city-creatively-fought-back/
Republicans tried to ban Boise from flying Pride flags. The city creatively fought back! - LGBTQ...
Apr 13, 2026 - PLUS: The new LGBTQ+ pop divas you never knew you needed!
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https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/national-international/supreme-court-rules-conversion-therapy/6481210/
Supreme Court strikes down Colorado’s conversion therapy ban for LGBTQ youth – NBC New York
Mar 31, 2026 - The Supreme Court has sided with a Christian counselor challenging Colorado's ban on LGBTQ “conversion therapy” for kids, ruling the law is a violation of...
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https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/04/06/gender-idenity-restrictions-iowa/
Appeals court lets Iowa enforce book ban, restrictions on LGBTQ topics
Apr 6, 2026 - An appellate court has ruled that Iowa can fully enforce a law restricting instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation in schools up to sixth grade.
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https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/04/06/gender-idenity-restrictions-iowa/
Appeals court lets Iowa enforce book ban, restrictions on LGBTQ topics
Apr 6, 2026 - An appellate court has ruled that Iowa can fully enforce a law restricting instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation in schools up to sixth grade.
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https://www.baltimoresun.com/2026/04/06/gender-idenity-restrictions-iowa/
Appeals court lets Iowa enforce book ban, restrictions on LGBTQ topics
Apr 6, 2026 - An appellate court has ruled that Iowa can fully enforce a law restricting instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation in schools up to sixth grade.
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https://www.wral.com/news/nccapitol/chapel-hill-carrboro-school-leaders-expected-to-get-grilled-by-lawmakers-thursday-april-2026/
‘Parents not being able to parent’: NC lawmakers propose LGBTQ book ban, grill school officials ::...
Apr 23, 2026 - Republican state lawmakers accused Chapel Hill-Carrboro school leaders of breaking state law regarding transgender students and books that feature LGBTQ...
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https://www.wfae.org/united-states-world/2021-11-13/more-republican-leaders-try-to-ban-books-on-race-lgbtq-issues
More Republican leaders try to ban books on race, LGBTQ issues | WFAE 90.7 - Charlotte's NPR News...
Aug 16, 2022 - In the latest instance, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster calls on the state's department of education to look into banning a book about queer identity,...
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https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/02/activists-arrested-for-protesting-rfk-jrs-proposed-ban-on-gender-affirming-care/
Activists arrested for protesting RFK Jr's proposed ban on gender-affirming care - LGBTQ Nation
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https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/04/federal-court-oks-iowas-cruel-book-ban-law-in-stunning-lgbtq-defeat/
Federal court OKs Iowa's "cruel" book ban law in stunning LGBTQ+ defeat - LGBTQ Nation
Apr 8, 2026 - The appeals court vacated two separate injunctions against the law, but advocates promise to keep fighting.
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https://www.dailynews.com/2026/04/06/gender-idenity-restrictions-iowa/
Appeals court lets Iowa enforce book ban, restrictions on LGBTQ topics
Apr 6, 2026 - An appellate court has ruled that Iowa can fully enforce a law restricting instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation in schools up to sixth grade.
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https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/04/the-administration-is-trying-to-ban-trans-women-from-womens-shelters/
The Trump administration is trying to ban trans women from women's shelters - LGBTQ Nation
Apr 29, 2026 - A proposed rule change would force trans women escaping domestic violence to be housed in male homeless shelters.
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https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/03/supreme-court-rules-against-colorado-ban-on-conversion-therapy-for-lgbtq-kids/
Supreme Court rules against Colorado ban on ‘conversion therapy’ for LGBTQ+ kids
Mar 31, 2026 - The Supreme Court has ruled against a law banning “conversion therapy” for LGBTQ+ kids in Colorado, one of about two dozen states that banned the discredited...
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https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/local-politics/supreme-court-rules-against-colorado-ban-on-conversion-therapy-for-lgbtq-kids/616-012d7a63-cd3f-4031-b062-c8d9cbcc4c38
Supreme Court rules against Colorado ban on ‘conversion therapy’ for LGBTQ kids | 9news.com
The Supreme Court has ruled against a law banning “conversion therapy” for LGBTQ+ kids in Colorado, one of about two dozen states that banned the discredited...
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https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/03/supreme-court-rules-against-conversion-therapy-ban-in-8-1-decision/
Supreme Court rules against conversion therapy ban in 8-1 decision - LGBTQ Nation
Apr 1, 2026 - The Court found it to be a First Amendment right to try to turn LGBTQ+ kids straight and cis.
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https://www.opb.org/article/2025/07/11/supreme-court-optout-lgbtq-books-oregon/
US Supreme Court’s opt-out for LGBTQ materials doesn’t cancel out Oregon’s new book ban law - OPB
Jul 11, 2025 - The federal ruling requires a way for parents to opt out on religious grounds. Oregon’s new law includes a similar provision but in a different context.
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https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/04/the-uk-forced-this-womens-group-to-ban-trans-people-its-chapters-are-closing-instead/
The UK forced this women's group to ban trans people. Its chapters are closing instead. - LGBTQ...
Apr 28, 2026 - The historic women’s group no longer allows trans women and chapters are closing in protest
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https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/04/trans-activist-tests-bathroom-ban-by-defying-it-in-front-of-capitol-police/
Trans activist tests bathroom ban by defying it in front of Capitol Police - LGBTQ Nation
Apr 2, 2026 - “The way it is worded is quite difficult for enforcement, but we’re about to put that to the test.
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https://ncac.org/news/press-release/washington-county-lgbtq
Free Expression and LGBT Rights Groups Oppose LGBTQ Display Ban in Southern Utah - National...
Jan 3, 2020 - NCAC is calling on public libraries of Washington County, Utah to reconsider a ban on LGBTQ displays. Joined by the National Council of Teachers of English and...
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https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/02/donald-trumps-executive-order-to-ban-trans-athletes-doesnt-actually-change-any-laws/
Donald Trump's executive order to ban trans athletes doesn't actually change any laws - LGBTQ Nation
Feb 7, 2025 - He literally wants to pressure the NCAA, Olympics, and other countries to ban all trans girls and women from sports forever.
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https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2023/05/gop-governor-calls-for-ban-on-drag-shows-pronouns-preferences-to-protect-free-speech/
GOP governor calls for ban on drag shows & pronouns preferences to protect "free speech" - LGBTQ...
May 30, 2023 - She also established a whistleblower hotline where concerned citizens can report colleges and universities.
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https://www.denver7.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-rules-against-colorado-conversion-therapy-ban-for-lgbtq-kids
Supreme Court rules against Colorado ‘conversion therapy’ ban for LGBTQ kids
Mar 31, 2026 - The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against a law banning “conversion therapy” for LGBTQ+ kids in Colorado, one of about two dozen states that ban the...
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https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/04/philz-coffee-suddenly-retreats-from-pride-flag-ban-after-employee-community-outcry/
Philz Coffee suddenly retreats from Pride flag ban after employee & community outcry - LGBTQ Nation
Apr 17, 2026 - After doubling down, Philz doubles back.
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https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/04/library-board-members-refused-to-ban-a-book-about-a-trans-boy-the-county-fired-them-all/
Library board members refused to ban a book about a trans boy. The county fired them all. - LGBTQ...
Apr 23, 2026 - Now, two of the dismissed trustees are speaking out about the personal and civic toll - and why they are not backing down.
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https://www.pilotonline.com/2026/04/06/gender-idenity-restrictions-iowa/
Appeals court lets Iowa enforce book ban, restrictions on LGBTQ topics
Apr 6, 2026 - An appellate court has ruled that Iowa can fully enforce a law restricting instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation in schools up to sixth grade.
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https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/04/an-eu-court-just-slapped-down-hungarys-anti-lgbtq-media-ban/
Victory! An EU court just slapped down Hungary's anti-LGBTQ+ media ban - LGBTQ Nation
Apr 25, 2026 - PLUS: Pete Buttigieg's encouraging messages, and some very parents playing pranks on video!
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https://www.courant.com/2026/04/06/gender-idenity-restrictions-iowa/
Appeals court lets Iowa enforce book ban, restrictions on LGBTQ topics
Apr 6, 2026 - An appellate court has ruled that Iowa can fully enforce a law restricting instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation in schools up to sixth grade.
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