LGBTQ

Supporters say what they've dubbed a "women’s bill of rights" would protect cisgender women. Critics say it’s a political attack on transgender women.

Republican state Rep. Cheryl Helmer also is the co-sponsor of a bill that would make it a felony for doctors to provide hormones or do gender transition surgery for children under 18.

Tom Witt, the longtime executive director of Equality Kansas, is a main reason why Kansas appears unlikely to join the growing number of states banning transgender athletes from female sports in schools and colleges.

A bill pending in the Kansas Legislature would remove language in the state’s criminal sodomy law that targets LGBTQ people. Advocates say action is decades past due.

Across Kansas, municipalities have seen their scores increase in the Human Rights Campaign's annual report. The annual report analyzes municipal laws and policies for LGBTQ+ individuals.

The Wichita City Council voted 5-2 to table a proposed non-discrimination ordinance until at least Oct. 12.

Conservatives contend transgender athletes bring unfair advantages to girls' and women's sports. The governor says the law would cost the state business — and set up transgender people for more harassment.

TOPEKA — Legislation that would make it a felony for Kansas doctors to provide medical treatments that help transgender youth transition is unlikely to…