On Thursday, the South Dakota Supreme Court denied an appeal from a transgender woman seeking to update her birth certificate to reflect her gender identity, upholding the lower court’s decision #NOH8
The Florida Senate approved legislation that blocks cities and counties from funding, promoting, or enforcing programs on diversity, equity, and inclusion. The bill blocks local enforcement and limits protections for LGBTQ+ residents statewide #NOH8
The Wisconsin Historical Society approved a state historic marker recognizing ‘This Is It!’, Wisconsin’s oldest LGBTQ+ bar, which opened in Milwaukee in 1968 and operated for nearly 57 years before closing in March 2025. The marker is expected to be installed outside the site this summer #NOH8
The Artemis II mission will carry Victor Glover, the first Black astronaut assigned to a Moon mission, and Christina Koch, the first female astronaut assigned to a Moon mission, NASA's first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 years #NOH8
BREAKING: Following Trump’s announcement, Kristi Noem will leave her post at the end of March. She will be replaced by Senator Markwayne Mullin, who will take over leadership of the department #NOH8
New York Attorney General Letitia James has ordered NYU Langone Health to restart the Transgender Youth Health Program, saying halting gender-affirming treatment for transgender youth violates state anti-discrimination laws #NOH8
Texas AG Ken Paxton released a legal opinion expanding the state’s ban on gender-affirming care to include therapy and counseling that affirms a trans child’s gender identity, targeting mental health providers with potential license revocation, criminal penalties, and loss of public funding #NOH8
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“At a time when other states are walking away from their LGBTQ+ community, we are walking toward it” Local and state leaders unveiled a new LGBTQ+ visitor center, named Philly Pride, offering travel info, history exhibits, and guides to queer-friendly sites citywide #NOH8
Lyft announced a promotion offering Kansas passengers 50% off using code TRANSJOY, after the state invalidated the driver’s licenses of more than 1,700 transgender residents under Senate Bill 244 #NOH8
Joe Locke won his first Emmy Award for his role as Charlie Spring in the Netflix series Heartstopper at the 2026 Children’s & Family Emmy Awards #NOH8
Idaho lawmakers advanced House Bill 557, which would ban protections for LGBTQ+ residents in jobs, housing, and public spaces. The bill targets ordinances in cities including Boise, Sandpoint, and Meridian, where local non-discrimination rules are currently in place #NOH8
Two transgender Kansas residents filed a lawsuit in state court challenging a new law that invalidates driver’s licenses and birth certificates reflecting their gender identity, arguing it violates their rights to privacy, personal autonomy, and due process #NOH8
Under pressure from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the Pentagon, Scouting America has ended its DEI programs and implemented a ban preventing transgender youth from participating #NOH8
A federal appeals court cleared the way for Texas to enforce Senate Bill 12, which puts restrictions on drag performances. Businesses found in violation of the law could be fined $10,000, and performers could be charged with a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in jail #NOH8
Carlile, joined by Minneapolis-based activist choir Singing Resistance, sang “It’s Okay To Change Your Mind,” a protest song that calls on ICE agents to rethink their work and join local resistance, during a benefit concert that raised over $600,000 for families affected by ICE #NOH8
"When we say 'no' to hate, we can say 'yes' to love and equality." - Taraji P. Henson #NOH8
Transgender residents in Kansas have begun receiving letters that their driver’s licenses and birth certificates are being invalidated as the new law, SB 244, goes into effect today. The law also bars them from using restrooms matching their gender identity, with fines of up to $1,000 #NOH8
14 years ago today, 17-year-old Trayvon Martin was killed simply for the color of his skin #RememberTrayvon #BlackLivesMatter #NOH8
Donald Trump called for an immediate ban on gender-affirming medical care for trans youth, making the issue a central federal priority and signaling support for restrictions that would directly affect trans youth, their families, and healthcare providers nationwide #NOH8
During President Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address, Democratic Rep. Al Green was escorted from the House chamber after holding a sign that read “Black people aren't apes!” calling the protest a stand against normalizing racism #NOH8
A new Trump administration policy, effective February 19th, ends access to hormone therapy, surgeries, and transition-related care for transgender people in federal prisons nationwide #NOH8
The Idaho House committee has submitted a formal request asking the U.S. Supreme Court to reconsider its landmark 2015 decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized same-sex marriage nationwide #NOH8
Farah, a 21-year-old immigrant who fled violence because of her sexuality, was deported by US authorities to Morocco, where same-sex relationships are illegal and can carry prison sentences of up to three years #NOH8
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Vermont artist Tai Ericson has transformed the pages of the ‘Harry Potter’ series into portraits honoring trans women who were murdered, using the project to memorialize their lives, raise awareness of threats to the community & spark discussion of ongoing violence against transgender people #NOH8
Rob Jetten was sworn in after months of coalition negotiations, becoming the first openly gay prime minister in Dutch history and, at 38, the youngest person ever to lead the Netherlands #NOH8
Orlando’s Pulse nightclub will start demolition mid-March as the site is transformed into a permanent memorial for the 2016 victims #NOH8
Alan Cumming appeared at the BAFTA Film Awards red carpet with pink, white, and blue hair representing the trans Pride flag, created by stylist Sven Bayerbach as a visible gesture of support for the trans community in the UK and internationally #NOH8
