GOP State Senator complains about furries in opposing HB 2350
Andrew Chesney went off on a tangent of furries and medical ignorance in opposing the bill.
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Advocates keep pushing equality forward in Illinois
As Illinois’ neighbors pass extreme anti-LGBTQ laws and policies, people work to keep the state a sanctuary.
Campus Pride index of LGBTQ-friendly colleges and universities removes New College of Florida
According to Campus Pride, after “dramatic and contentious administrative changes at New College of Florida prompted Campus Pride to remove New College of Florida from its Campus Pride Index (CPI), which rates colleges and universities on a range of LGBTQ-friendly policies, programs and practices.”
Gender-affirming care bans and bills
At this time, there are at least 51 known anti-trans bills which seek to limit or ban gender-affirming care (GAC).
Illinois LGBTQ activists, politicians declare goals for lame duck session
Equality Illinois held a joint press conference with Peoria Proud, Prairie Pride Coalition, Rainbow Cafe, The Phoenix Center, and ALMA at the Illinois State Capitol on Thursday.
LGBTQ youth in Illinois, nationally struggling
The Trevor Project released its New State-Level Data on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health, Victimization, & Access to Support on Dec. 15.
Book review: ‘Before We Were Trans: A New History of Gender’
“Before We Were Trans” dives into histories of cultures where there were respected third genders, which was often how cultures described gender queer people at the time.
Club Q, Pulse survivors to testify at House committee hearing on anti-LGBTQ violence, extremism
The full committee hearing entitled “The Rise of Anti-LGBTQI+ Extremism and Violence in the United States,” is scheduled to take place Wednesday, Dec. 14.
Satanic Temple holiday display highlights book banning efforts
As we are in the midst of the holiday season, decorations are back up at the Illinois Capitol Rotunda.
