by Johnny Redd | May 25, 2023 | Advocacy, In the News
Abbi Swatsworth, executive director of OutNebraska, issued this statement responding to comments made by Governor Jim Pillen at LB 574’s signing ceremony earlier this week: Governor Jim Pillen’s inflammatory comments are appalling, especially coming from the highest...
by Johnny Redd | Apr 13, 2023 | Advocacy
Today the Nebraska Legislature voted to advance LB574, receiving 33 votes in support of the bill and 16 votes in opposition. This vote occurred after the bill’s introducer, Senator Kathleen Kauth, promised to collaborate on a new, unspecified amendment. If LB574...
by Johnny Redd | Mar 23, 2023 | Advocacy
Following three days of tense debate, the Nebraska Legislature voted 30 to 17 today to advance LB574 after it received 33 votes to overcome a filibuster. LB574, dubbed the “Let Them Grow Act,” would outlaw most forms of gender-affirming care for youth as well as open...
by Johnny Redd | Feb 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Health and Services Committee voted 4 to 2 yesterday evening to move LB574 onto general file despite warnings from advocates, community members and multiple medical associations. LB574, dubbed the “Let Them Grow Act,” would outlaw all forms of gender-affirming...
by Johnny Redd | Jan 17, 2023 | Advocacy
With Sen. Kathleen Kauth at the helm, state lawmakers have introduced two bills targeting transgender youth in Nebraska. These bills follow closely on the heels of hundreds of anti-LGBTQ+ bills introduced in state legislatures across the country over the last few...
