Tom Waddell: Political agendas take aim at LGBTQ Americans

Oakland council places town manager on administrative leave with no explanation

Town Manager Ella Bowman was placed on leave Wednesday after an executive session that was not publicized on the Town Council agenda, and she says she was given no explanation for the move.

Maine has tacked left as nation lurches right in culture wars

Embracing the state motto – 'I lead' – Maine lawmakers led in a different direction, safeguarding and expanding access to abortion and gender-affirming care.

Bill giving teens access to gender-affirming care moves forward

The Senate's approval Tuesday follows the House vote in favor on Monday.

Judge rules Arkansas ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors is unconstitutional

The ruling affects only the Arkansas ban but may carry implications for the fates of similar prohibitions, or discourage attempts to enact them, in other states.

The Maine Millennial: Anti-gay rights crowd has a new target, but it’s the same old hate

I am pro-freedom, and I understand that all of our freedoms are connected.

Judge blocks Florida ban on trans minor care, says ‘gender identity is real’

Transgender medical treatment for minors is increasingly under attack in many states, but it has been available in the U.S. for more than a decade and is endorsed by major medical associations.

Our View: Pride Month arrives amid coordinated attack on LGBTQ Americans

As it tries to roll back civil rights and freedoms, the Republican Party is now almost wholly focused on smearing the LGBTQ community.

Bill forcing schools to inform parents about transgender children fails in New Hampshire

The bill had passed the Republican-dominated Senate in March along party lines. But while Republicans hold a razor-thin majority in the House, Democrats had a one-vote edge in attendance for Thursday’s session.

North Dakota governor approves law to ignore transgender pronouns

Other new North Dakota laws prohibit transgender girls and women from joining female sports teams, from K-12 through college.