North Dakota nearly rolled back its restrictions on conversion therapy this year — a reminder that old battles rarely stay settled. Now, a case before the U.S. Supreme Court could decide whether states have the authority to regulate such practices at all.[...]
A North Dakota judge has upheld the state’s 2023 ban on gender-affirming care for minors, ruling that lawmakers acted within their authority to restrict treatments like puberty blockers and hormone therapy. The decision follows a weeklong trial that featured testimony from doctors,[...]
Sens. Tammy Baldwin, a Democrat, and Lisa Murkowski, a Republican, introduced a bipartisan bill on Wednesday to re-establish national emergency suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ youth — which have been stripped by the Trump administration at a time when the vulnerable group needs[...]
In a pointed response to a new Montana law restricting flag displays on government property, the Missoula City Council voted to recognize the Pride flag as one of its official city flags. The move, passed 9–2, sidesteps the state’s limitations by giving[...]
Gov. Kelly Armstrong on Thursday signed a bill that prevents K-12 public schools from having all-gender bathrooms. It allows parents to file complaints if they think their child’s school is not following state laws governing accommodations for transgender students. House Bill 1144[...]
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A bill that sought to legalize conversion therapy in North Dakota met its end in the Senate, where lawmakers narrowly defeated it 22-25. Sponsored by Rep. Lori VanWinkle, R-Minot, the bill aimed to allow counseling that aligns with “traditional” views on sexuality[...]
Two controversial bills in North Dakota are drawing sharp lines over identity, safety, and belonging in public spaces. One would ban all-gender bathrooms in K-12 schools—even single-use restrooms—despite testimony that they improve safety and reduce behavior issues. The other would prohibit state[...]
When a community fails to see its most vulnerable children, someone has to step forward and refuse to look away. This deeply personal commentary doesn’t just describe North Dakota’s legislative battles — it lays bare what’s at stake: the lives of kids[...]
“The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” –Martin Luther King, Jr. In my “baby” activist days in the early 1990s, I resisted accepting these words from Dr. King. I was certain social change could and should[...]
HCR 3013 is dead, but the real story is how it went down. As Rob Port points out, the North Dakota Senate voted on one of the year’s most contentious issues—without a recorded roll call. Lawmakers had the chance to go on[...]
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A North Dakota Senate committee voted 6-1 Wednesday to not issue a recommendation on a House resolution urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn same-sex marriage. Sen. Ryan Braunberger, D-Fargo, the only vote against the recommendation, said he wants voters to know[...]
A controversial bill before the North Dakota Senate could allow licensed social workers to offer conversion therapy, a practice widely condemned by medical and mental health experts. Supporters argue it expands treatment options, but opponents, including the state chapter of the National[...]
In North Dakota’s legislature, a debate over marriage rights is reigniting tensions that many thought were settled a decade ago. House Resolution 3013, which urges the U.S. Supreme Court to redefine marriage as between a man and a woman, passed with strong[...]
North Dakota lawmakers have taken a symbolic step against same-sex marriage, passing a resolution urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn _Obergefell v. Hodges_, the 2015 ruling that legalized it nationwide. The House approved the measure in a 52-40 vote, sending it[...]
Home is more than a place—it’s a sense of belonging. For many in Montana’s LGBTQ+ community, that feeling is slipping away. As the state pushes forward with legislation affecting transgender residents, people like Charley Macorn are making the painful decision to leave.[...]
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In North Dakota, a new report is shining a light on a troubling issue: LGBTQ youth face significantly higher risks of harm and lack crucial support. Released by Harbor Health Initiative and Faye Seidler Consulting, the study reveals that these young individuals[...]