LGBTQ+ Archives - The Wisconsin Independent

A coalition of over 50 LGBTQ rights organizations and New York Elected Officials held an emergency rally to oppose Trump attack on Trans Students at the Stonewall National Monument in New York City, on February 23, 2017; participating trans speakers and Government Officials made it clear that they will fight to keep protections for trans and gender non-conforming people and students in the aftermath of the Trump-Pence Administration rescinding important protections for transgender students in schools. (Photo by Erik McGregor) (Sipa via AP Images)

Health Care, LGBTQ+

Most Americans don’t support lawmakers’ involvement in medical decisions for trans youth

Transgender Day of Remembrance

33 trans and gender-nonconforming people were killed in the past year, new report finds

Transgender Rights

After losing on abortion, Ohio GOP targets transgender people’s civil rights

Mike Johnson

LGBTQ+, U.S. House

Newly elected House Speaker Mike Johnson has long held anti-LGBTQ+ views

Progress Pride flag on a crosswalk in Madison, W.I.

Last week in LGBTQ+ rights: Wisconsin Legislature moves forward with anti-trans bills

The Wisconsin State Capitol. (Credit: Roger Fountain)

LGBTQ+, Politics, State Legislature

Wisconsin State Assembly passes anti-trans bills

Dolly Parton, left, and Miley Cyrus perform "Jolene" at the 61st annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Feb. 10, 2019.

Education, LGBTQ+, Local, Politics

‘Rainbowland’ teacher firing is another example of extremism on Wisconsin school boards

Protesters outside of the Capitol building in Madison, WI, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023. (Photo Credit: Roger Fountain)

LGBTQ+, Local, Politics

Republican-dominated Wisconsin State Assembly takes aims at transgender youth