Government
New Wyoming law cracks down on surgical abortions as full ban still in courtWyoming Gov. Mark Gordon has signed a measure placing new restrictions on the state’s lone surgical abortion clinic – forcing it to stop providing abortions for now – but vetoed… Read More
Gender Transition
KU launches $1 million ‘Trans Studies Initiative’(The Heartlander) — Studying “questions of trans life,” a transgender journal and hosting new LGBTQ events is on the docket at the University of Kansas thanks to a $1 million… Read More
Culture
Ohio library system taking heat for tampons in men’s bathroomsA group of Ohio public libraries is placing tampons in the men’s bathrooms and many residents aren’t happy about it. State Rep. Rodney Creech, R-West Alexandria, says residents are contacting… Read More
Gender Identity
Maine Legislature has bipartisan support for trans athlete ban among rank-and-file, says Dem rep(The Heartlander) — A majority of Maine’s state legislators likely oppose transgender-identifying males competing in women’s sports, according to one Democratic lawmaker. Freshman state Rep. Dave Rollins, D-Augusta, whose daughter… Read More
Government
Maine Republicans back censured rep as national support for protecting girls’ sports growsAfter Maine Democrats censured a Republican lawmaker for opposing transgender-identifying athletes competing in girls’ sports, the GOP is fighting back with a messaging bill. State Rep. Liz Caruso, R-Caratunk,… Read More