Adam Bouska

House Bill 561 would impose $2,000-per-day fines on local and state governments that fly flags not on Idaho’s approved list, a measure GOP Rep. Ted Hill says is aimed at Boise’s display of the LGBTQ+ pride flag #NOH8

In a full-circle moment, the New York City Gay Men’s Chorus returned to the ACDA stage as an invited headliner, 40 years after organizers censored “Gay” from its official name in the program. Performing under its full name, the Chorus marks a historic moment #NOH8

The Supreme Court of Ukraine upheld a lower court's ruling, confirming that Zoryan Kis and Tymur Levchuk’s relationship is legally recognized as a family, rejecting a formal appeal and setting historic precedent #NOH8

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Orlando unveiled renderings for the Pulse memorial, featuring a reflection pool, visitor’s center, healing garden, survivor’s wall, and a row of columns honoring the 49 victims. The memorial will provide spaces for reflection and remembrance, with completion expected by September 2027 #NOH8

NH lawmakers advanced a bill that would make it unlawful for trans people to use bathrooms matching their gender identity in public schools, government buildings, and private places of public accommodation, carrying fines up to $5,000 per violation and potential jail time for repeat offenders #NOH8

Hours before the filing deadline, West Virginia lawmakers passed SB 1083, making it a criminal offense for transgender people to use locker rooms matching their gender identity, and SB 590, banning public drag performances with fines up to $25,000 and jail time up to five years for repeat violations

After San Antonio officials removed a rainbow crosswalk in the city’s Pride Cultural Heritage District, the community responded by installing rainbow sidewalks #NOH8

Happy International Women’s Day to ALL women! #NOH8

"Let us live our lives, let us get married" A Botswana same-sex couple has filed a High Court challenge after authorities refused to register their marriage, arguing that Botswana’s Marriage Act doesn't recognize same-sex couples and violates constitutional protections under the law #NOH8

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

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

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 Iowa House approved an amendment that would prevent counties and cities from including gender identity in local non-discrimination policies, putting existing local protections at risk #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

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

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

“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