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Some Idaho Republicans break ranks on marriage equality; LGBTQ+ Georgians, allies, organizations rally at State Capitol; U.S. Appeals Court upholds West Virginia's transgender care ban; As Trump obsesses over attacking trans youth, real issues impacting Americans are ignored; The queer stars and winners at this year's LGBTQ+ Queerties awards
SOME IDAHO REPUBLICANS BREAK RANKS ON ANTI-MARRIAGE EQUALITY RESOLUTION: An Idaho resolution urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn marriage equality lost support this year as several Republican lawmakers switched their votes and joined Democrats in opposition, as reported by the Idaho Statesman. While the measure still passed the House, the shrinking margin suggests even some conservatives are growing tired of symbolic attacks on a right that has been settled law for more than a decade. As one Republican lawmaker put it, pushing the issue again would only "cause hurt and pain."
LGBTQ+ GEORGIANS RALLY AT 'PRIDE TO THE CAPITOL' IN ATLANTA:
On Tuesday, hundreds of LGBTQ+ Georgians and allies gathered at the State Capitol for "Pride to the Capitol," a day of advocacy organized by HRC and 35 coalition partners, including Georgia Equality, Savannah Pride Center, PFLAG, and ACLU of Georgia. State Rep. Karla Drenner and HRC's SVP of Campaigns and Communications Jonathan Lovitz were among the speakers at the afternoon press conference. "When I began my first term in office, being gay was illegal. Now, we have a Capitol full of our community members. I am proud to be an out member of the LGBTQ+ community," said State Rep. Drenner. Read all about it in Rough Draft Atlanta.
U.S. APPEALS COURT UPHOLDS WEST VIRGINIA'S TRANSGENDER CARE BAN: On Tuesday, an appeals court upheld West Virginia's ban on Medicaid coverage for medically-necessary surgical care for transgender patients. The unanimous ruling from the three judge panel is another disastrous impact to health care for transgender people following the U.S. Supreme Court's devastating ruling in U.S. v. Skrmetti last year. In truly bizarre fashion, Trump-appointed Judge Julius Richardson argued for more government intrusion into how we live our lives, saying, "it is not irrational for a legislature to encourage citizens to appreciate their sex." Read more about the decision in Reuters.
QUEER STARS SHINED AT THE 14TH LGBTQ+ QUEERTIES AWARDS IN LOS ANGELES: On Tuesday night, the 14th annual LGBTQ+ Queerties Awards honored the best and brightest LGBTQ+ stars in Los Angeles—highlighting the impact that the queer community has on the culture. Chosen by millions of LGBTQ+ people and allies, the winners held space in all forms of media from television to music. Top winners included Wicked stars Jonathan Bailey, who received the Badass award, and Cynthia Erivo won for best film performance; pop superstar, actress and ally Lady Gaga won best anthem for 'Abracadabra'; and breakout television show 'Heated Rivalry' won best drama. Read the full list of winners in Variety.
TRUMP'S OBSESSIVE ATTACKS ON TRANS PEOPLE IGNORE REAL ISSUES IMPACTING AMERICANS:
Americans face a rising cost of living, navigating concerns over the inflated price of groceries, gas and medical care, but Trump and his administration double down on their bullying of trans people against the priorities of voters. As Senior Editor of the Advocate John Casey writes, the administration's latest attempt to strip away rights from the transgender community comes in the form of two unrelated anti-transgender provisions attached to the already discriminatory, voter suppressive "SAVE America" Act, which currently sits in the Senate. Casey emphasizes that despite polling that illustrates the unpopularity of political attacks on transgender people, the administration's continued attacks on the transgender community comes at the cost of all Americans.
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NO KINGS 3 – WE'RE TAKING TO THE STREETS MARCH 28: As the federal government escalates unlawful, terrifying attacks on civilians, HRC is joining in organizing what aims to be the largest protest in our nation's history – happening March 28, 2026. Across the country, communities are being terrorized by masked agents and forced to choose between daily life and their families' safety. We're standing up together to say no kings in America. Sign up to march with HRC and join a nationwide show of unity, resistance, and visibility!
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HRC LOS ANGELES DINNER – March 28
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TRANS DAY OF VISIBILITY – March 31
"When systems fail us, community becomes the system. When health care leaves gaps, we build bridges. When policies attempt to erase us, we respond not by disappearing, but by caring for each other even more fiercely. Because our lives are valuable. Our bodies are worthy of care. And our communities deserve to thrive." – Savannah Pride Center Executive Director Michael Bell
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