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“Chloe’s Law” would ban gender-affirming care for kids in Wyoming. Advocates worry about the resultsCritics say this latest gender-affirming care ban to move through the Legislature represents an unprecedented intrusion by the government on the rights of kids, parents and physicians in Wyoming.
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The legislation was defeated in the House of Representatives by a vote of 33 to 28. Critics say it’s one of several bills filed for introduction that would restrict the rights of vulnerable LGBTQ+ groups in Wyoming.
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The U.S. District Court of Wyoming ruled that private organizations such as Kappa are allowed to decide their own membership.
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A bill that went through Wyoming's 2023 Legislature would forbid teachers from covering certain topics in kindergarten to third grade classes. The bill was touted by its supporters as a necessary check to keep classroom conversations age-appropriate, but opponents feared it would stigmatize queer youth.
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The statement stresses that UW is committed to inclusivity for "a range of diverse backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives."
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LGBTQ+ protections vary greatly across the state. A handful of cities have non-discrimination ordinances, some have human rights commissions, others report hate crimes to the FBI. It can be difficult to track all these moving parts, which is why the Human Rights Campaign publishes annual scorecards for more than 500 cities in the United States — including seven cities in Wyoming. These scores can give a sense of where a city stands when it comes to LGBTQ+ protections, but they don’t paint the full picture.
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The lawsuit played out against the backdrop of a campus-wide discussion on free speech and transgender acceptance.
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Terri Lesley is suing the Campbell County Library System and members of the Bennet family
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In the 25 years since the death of her son, Judy Shepard has advocated on the national stage for LGBTQ acceptance. She pushed for and witnessed former President Barrack Obama’s signing of the Matthew Shepard and James Bird, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act in 2009. Throughout the years, award-winning playwrights, directors and musicians have produced art grappling with the death of her son and what it has meant for the larger culture. Shepard spoke with Wyoming Public Radio’s Jeff Victor about Matthew’s legacy, the everyday reminders of his life and, despite everything, her hope for the future and for the next generation.
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The Shepard Symposium on Social Justice is an annual event held at the University of Wyoming. It hopes to bring attention to inequities still experienced today and find solutions. Dr. Anne Guzzo was asked by the conductor of this year’s music show to compose a piece of music in honor of Matthew Shepard.