Outspent 4-to-1, Republicans still made gains in state legislative elections
Republicans maintain control over more state legislatures than Democrats, indicating ongoing advantages and challenges for both parties.
Democrats Set Ambitious Spending Plan for State Legislative Races
The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (D.L.C.C) is planning to allocate its largest campaign budget ever in an effort to flip five chambers in swing states and defend three recently earned majorities.
State legislatures have become increasingly important, as they have the power to govern issues such as abortion access and voting rights.
Outspent 4-to-1, Republicans still made gains in state legislative elections
Republicans maintain control over more state legislatures than Democrats, indicating ongoing advantages and challenges for both parties.
Democrats Set Ambitious Spending Plan for State Legislative Races
The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (D.L.C.C) is planning to allocate its largest campaign budget ever in an effort to flip five chambers in swing states and defend three recently earned majorities.
State legislatures have become increasingly important, as they have the power to govern issues such as abortion access and voting rights.
It's Pride Month: How LGBTQ+ rights changed around the world this past year
More U.S. state bills target LGBTQ+ rights; international progress includes expanding same-sex marriage rights.
Almost 300 anti-LGBTQ+ bills have already been filed across the country in 2024
There have been 285 anti-LGBTQ+ bills introduced in state legislatures in the first two weeks of 2024, surpassing the number of anti-LGBTQ+ bills proposed in all of 2023.
Transgender individuals are particularly affected by these legislative attacks, which aim to control their bodies and lives and deny them freedom and rights.
Push to restrict LGBTQ+ rights hits a snag in state legislatures
Legislative push against LGBTQ+ rights losing momentum.
Georgia GOP hijacks mental health bill to make it anti-trans while Ohioans testify against new rules
State legislatures are implementing severe restrictions on LGBTQ+ rights, particularly transgender individuals.
There are ongoing legislative issues affecting LGBTQ+ individuals in various states, including bans on gender-affirming care and bathroom restrictions.
It's Pride Month: How LGBTQ+ rights changed around the world this past year
More U.S. state bills target LGBTQ+ rights; international progress includes expanding same-sex marriage rights.
Almost 300 anti-LGBTQ+ bills have already been filed across the country in 2024
There have been 285 anti-LGBTQ+ bills introduced in state legislatures in the first two weeks of 2024, surpassing the number of anti-LGBTQ+ bills proposed in all of 2023.
Transgender individuals are particularly affected by these legislative attacks, which aim to control their bodies and lives and deny them freedom and rights.
Push to restrict LGBTQ+ rights hits a snag in state legislatures
Legislative push against LGBTQ+ rights losing momentum.
Georgia GOP hijacks mental health bill to make it anti-trans while Ohioans testify against new rules
State legislatures are implementing severe restrictions on LGBTQ+ rights, particularly transgender individuals.
There are ongoing legislative issues affecting LGBTQ+ individuals in various states, including bans on gender-affirming care and bathroom restrictions.
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There is a coordinated effort to weaken child labor laws in multiple states, reflecting a broader trend of concentrating power in employers' hands.
AI legislation spikes across U.S. states to combat deepfakes
State legislatures are considering AI-related bills, with nearly half of those bills addressing deepfakes.
There has been a six-fold increase in AI draft legislation compared to a year ago.
Public Schools Are Not Sunday Schools
Families and faith communities, not the government, should direct the spiritual development of children.
Bills similar to Texas SB 763 are being introduced in state legislatures across the country.
Republicans think that their anti-trans crusade will help them win in the fall
Republicans have introduced a record number of anti-trans bills in state legislatures, with the ACLU tracking 387 bills.
Republicans in Congress have also pushed for anti-trans measures, including targeting trans health care in the defense spending bill.
Efforts to restrict transgender health care endure in 2024, with more adults targeted
Republican-led state legislatures are considering new bills restricting medical care for transgender youths and adults.
Legislators are proposing restrictions on puberty-blocking drugs, hormone treatments, pronoun use, sports teams, and bathroom use for transgender individuals.
How American Classrooms Are Being Censored in 2023: Report
There has been an alarming rise in educational gag orders, particularly targeting LGBTQ+ issues.
State legislatures have introduced bills restricting educational content on critical social issues, such as LGBTQ+ discussions and critical race theory.