GREAT Queer News!
I'm thrilled to bring yet another roundup of major victories!
Hey, lovely readers! This week has been pretty crazy in my world, but there has been so much good news out there in the world that I knew I had to write to you. I’m going to keep this edition short, sweet, and as joyful as always.
Behold, the victories!!
A federal judge has issued a nationwide preliminary injunction on the transgender military ban, blocking the executive order that she describes as “dripping with animus”. She also highlighted the lack of data or analysis to back up any of the federal government’s claims about the necessity of the ban. Read more from GLAD Law.
An Ohio appeals court has struck down their healthcare ban for trans youth, restoring access to care in the state! This ruling is made possible by Ohio Republicans in 2011 passing a constitutional amendment to show their dissatisfaction with the Affordable Care Act. Oopsies! More on this from Erin Reed.
Oklahoma’s Supreme Court has blocked the state’s attempt to purchase Bibles and Bilbe-inspired curriculum materials for all public schools. This comes in the wake of 13 major school districts across the state refusing to comply with a 2024 mandate that all 5th-12th grade public school classes should teach the bible. Read more from KoCo News.
After only ten minutes of debate, the North Dakota State Senate has rejected a proposed resolution asking the Supreme Court to overturn gay marriage! Notably, the resolution would have been largely symbolic, but its defeat sends a clear message of support to LGBTQ+ North Dakotans! Read more from AP News!
Boston is the latest city to join an ever growing list of sanctuary cities for transgender and LGBTQ+ people! In case you’re wondering what that actually does to protect transgender residents, here is a snippet of the statement from the city of Boston:
“The City of Boston has officially declared itself a Sanctuary City for members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, with a specific commitment to protecting transgender and gender-diverse individuals. Taxpayer-funded agencies will not comply with federal efforts to strip resources that safeguard their rights. Boston will not cooperate with federal or state policies that harm transgender and gender-diverse people and remains dedicated to ensuring their access to healthcare, housing, education, and employment without fear of discrimination.”
Read their full statement here.
That’s all for today! Please continue to let me know about the good news you see in the world, the victories you’re celebrating, and the victories you’ve been a part of!
With love,
Ben
Is there a link to the list of sanctuary cities and states?
YESSSSSSSS!