More than 400 civil rights groups call on Congress to reject transgender athlete ban
More than 400 LGBTQ and civil rights groups on Monday urged lawmakers to reject legislation that would bar transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports, claiming the measure,
U.S. House passes bill banning trans athletes from competing in women’s school sports
A measure that would bar transgender students from participating on women’s school sports teams consistent with their gender identity passed the U.S. House on Tuesday. The legislation — which advanced 218-206 — came as an increasing number of states have passed laws banning trans athletes from participating in sports in K-12 schools and colleges that align with their gender
House passes bill banning trans women and girls from school sports
Over 400 human rights organizations had asked the Republican-controlled chamber to reject the bill, which "does not address the longstanding barriers all girls and women have faced in their pursuit of athletics.
House passes bill restricting transgender athletes from women’s sports
The legislation is a cornerstone of the GOP’s education agenda and would deliver on a priority for the incoming Trump administration.
Republican to propose resolution calling on NCAA to ban all trans athletes from women's sports
Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla. already has plans to introduce a resolution to further tackle the issue of trans athletes in women's sports after introducing a bill.
Why two Texas Democrats voted with Republicans to ban transgender athletes
Two South Texas Democrats in Congress joined all House Republicans on Tuesday in voting to ban transgender athletes from competing in girls’ and women’s sports from elementary school to college. U.S.
These Two Democrats Voted to Ban Transgender Athletes in Women's Sports
Two House Democrats on Tuesday voted in support of legislation that would bar transgender girls from participating in girls' and womens' sports. Republicans emphasized the issue of transgender inclusion in sports during the 2024 election,
LGBTQ+ rights group reports progress at U.S. companies despite conservative backlash
A national rights group says more U.S. companies are providing strong benefits and protections to LGBTQ+ employees despite ...
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11 companies that are scaling back DEI, LGBT advocacy
Pushback against the concept of diversity, equity and inclusion has led several major companies dropping their efforts to ...
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First Georgia Senate bill of 2025 targets transgender girls in school sports as LGBTQ allies vow fight
The first Senate bill of the 2025 Georgia legislative session aims to keep transgender girls out of girls’ sports in middle ...
Texas 'most extreme’ in anti-LGBTQ bills, advocates say. How supporters plan to fight back
Texas is one of the 'most extreme' states on LGBTQ issues, advocates say, adding that it's a bellwether for what may come nationally.
Pega Earns High Marks in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2025 Corporate Equality Index for Third Consecutive Year
The Enterprise Transformation Companyâ„¢, today announced it received high marks from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation in ...