Warning: While some of the following stories describe legislative actions to celebrate and affirm LGBTQ+ people, many cover legislation targeting the LGBTQ+ community, particularly trans and non-binary youth. Please be kind to yourself and use your discretion while reading this section. 

State news is representative but not exhaustive due to space constraint.

California - Yolo County Library Receives Bomb Threats    Mary L. Stephens Davis Yolo County Library has received a flurry of bomb threats after an anti-LGBTQ+ influencer attacked the library online.  

Iowa - Pride Groups Excluded From Parade    Shenandoah Pride’s group was excluded from marching with a small group, a banner, and a drag queen in the Essex Labor Day Parade, reportedly removed by the mayor who cited safety concerns.  

Missouri - The Department of Health has removed sexual health and LGBTQ+ youth resources from its website, citing concerns that the resources might not comply with the current anti-LGBTQ+ state laws.

Pennsylvania - Pittsburg could become Sanctuary City for medically necessary gender-affirming care.   Pittsburgh Councilwoman Barb Warwick is proposing a bill that would safeguard healthcare providers performing medically necessary gender-affirming care and reduce enforcing penalties on patients if a national ban were to be implemented.