As Kentucky’s 2026 legislative session nears, Queer Kentucky recaps two panels on LGBTQ+ issues and action.
Queer Kentucky covers LGBTQ+ policy, elections and power from Frankfort in 2026.
LGBTQ+ programs at Kentucky’s public colleges and universities appear to be largely spared as schools implement the state’s new sweeping anti-DEI law.
New Kentucky law targeting trans Medicaid care takes effect Friday, leaving access in limbo.
Supreme Court upholds Tennessee’s ban on puberty blockers, hormone care for transgender youth.
Kentucky’s 2025 interim session starts in June—here’s why it matters and how to get involved in Frankfort.
Ullrich’s Personnel File Reveals Pattern of Complaints As Northern Kentucky gears up for Pride under a second Trump administration — one already markedly more hostile toward the LGBTQ+ community — one of the people trusted with protecting a marginalized community is under fire for allegedly repeatedly violating civil rights of those he is trusted […]
Learn your rights in Kentucky if your nudes or deepfakes are shared without consent.
Kentucky’s 2025 legislative session is officially done.
Rep. Bill Wesley denied a trans woman bathroom access, igniting backlash.
It’s the last two days of Kentucky’s legislative session. Follow our live blog!
Transgender inmates in Kentucky will no longer have access to gender-affirming health care after Gov. Andy Beshear let a bill become law without his signature Wednesday. Senate Bill 2 — one of the Republican-dominated Senate’s top priorities during the 2025 legislative session — will now go into effect in late June. “The Governor does not […]
As anticipated, Gov. Andy Beshear vetoed a bill that would both allow conversion therapy in Kentucky and prevent transgender Kentuckians on Medicaid from accessing gender-affirming health care. Kentucky’s overwhelmingly Republican legislature, though, is likely to override his veto of House Bill 495 during the final days of session this coming week. “Conversion therapy is torture, […]
Poll shows most Kentuckians prioritize public education & healthcare over anti-trans laws.
It’s Friday, and it’s almost the end of the General Assembly in Frankfort.
This is the final full week of Kentucky’s 2025 legislative session and, honestly, thank God for that.
Queer Kentucky compiled this list of allies, advocates and organizations doing the work in and around Frankfort — from groups you can get involved with, to activists speaking against bills, to elected officials filing and supporting pro-LGBTQ+ legislation.
This list comes after weeks of careful consideration and repeatedly running through scores of nominations, including some of my own recommendations from my time as a politics reporter.
Kentucky Republicans push a bill that could roll back protections and keep conversion therapy legal.
Mpox is a global emergency. Learn how it spreads, symptoms, prevention, and vaccine options.
Do you know how to advocate for yourself in Frankfort? We break it down for you.
Kentucky doesn’t have a full-state fairness ordinance. Why not?
Week one of the legislative session is complete. What happened? KYGA25
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Get ready for #KYGA25! Kentucky’s 2025 legislative session begins Jan. 7. Expect debates on income tax cuts, education reform, anti-DEI bills, and more. Find updates, bills, and watch sessions via KET or LRC.
Kentucky’s 2025 legislative session begins Jan. 7, focusing on income tax cuts, public education reforms, anti-DEI policies, and potential LGBTQ+ legislation, with short-session energy in play.
A Supreme Court ruling on gender-affirming care bans could reshape trans youth rights in Kentucky and nationwide.
It is no secret Donald Trump’s campaign was full of hateful rhetoric aimed at basically every marginalized population, but what exactly could his presidency look like for the LGBTQ+ community?
It’s Election Day 2024! Queer Kentucky & QNN are covering key Kentucky and national races, amendments, and more. Polls open 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Follow us for real-time updates, results, and live insights throughout the day.
Kentucky’s Amendment 2, deciding if public funds can go to private schools, has become the state’s most expensive ballot fight, with over $12 million raised and millions more from federal PACs.
