Newswatch Rights State-by-State
Alaska
Daily Signal: LGBTQ advocacy groups lobbied Biden DOJ to take action against state transgender laws - Alaska Story
October 18, 2026 07:02 PM EDT
The Alaska Story.
Documents uncovered by The Daily Signal reveal how LGBTQ groups urged Biden’s DOJ to challenge state transgender laws.
Arizona
Donald Trump Falsely Claims Six States Force Gender-Affirming Surgeries on Children in Arizona Speech - GO Magazine
October 19, 2026 12:27 PM EDT
GO Magazine.
Anti-trans Republicans have repeated the bizarre claim before that schools can somehow surgically transition students.
Georgia
Jon Ossoff doesn't back abortion 'up until and past birth.'
October 16, 2026 10:09 AM EDT
PolitiFact.
GOP Senate candidate Mike Collins of Georgia said Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff backs abortion "up until and past birth." Ossoff supports Roe v. Wade, which determined a person could have an abortion until the fetal viability, usually around 24 weeks.
Idaho
The abortion debate has gone quiet amid US midterms. In Idaho, the stakes remain high
October 19, 2026 07:00 AM EDT
The Guardian.
Republicans delay major action on abortion until after midterm elections, and Democrats focus on affordability
Idaho
Key ballot measures for Idahoans in the upcoming election
October 16, 2026 10:40 PM EDT
NCW Life.
A range of local and statewide elections in Idaho include key ballot initiatives on abortion rights, marijuana legalization, English as the official language, and local levies affecting transportation and schools.
Maryland
Trump's new reproductive healthcare funding rules would be 'disaster,' MD advocates say
October 16, 2026 05:00 AM EDT
The Daily Record.
President Donald Trump could scale back reproductive healthcare for low-income Marylanders by changing funding requirements to match its objectives, sparking a legal fight.
Maryland
PHOTOS: Miss Gay Maryland America
October 14, 2026 04:13 PM EDT
The Washington Blade
Jalah Nicole captures title at 41st annual pageant
Massachusetts
Massachusetts town under fire for removing its LGBTQ crosswalk
October 14, 2026 05:43 PM EDT
Yahoo! News New Zealand
The town had repainted nine of its 10 pride crosswalks last year using donated funds, which cost nearly $8,000 through private contributions
Massachusetts
Democratic senator faces hiring discrimination backlash over push for DEI interns - Heartlander News
October 14, 2026 11:40 AM EDT
https://heartlandernews
(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Democratic Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey searched Tuesday for interns who are non-white, gay or part of another “underrepresented” group. Markey encouraged those who were “BIPOC, LGBTQ+, working class [or] veterans” to apply for an internship at his office in Boston, Massachusetts, which raised concerns about whether he violated discrimination laws. “I’m […]
Michigan
Jeremy Moss Wants Democrats to Fight Harder Against Trump
October 19, 2026 04:55 PM EDT
Metro Weekly
Jeremy Moss talks his bid to be Michigan's first out gay congressman and why Democrats need more backbone.
Minnesota
Flanagan emphasizes reproductive rights, ICE reform and voter turnout
October 20, 2026 05:19 PM EDT
Insight News
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan is using the closing weeks of her U.S. Senate campaign to emphasize reproductive freedom, changes to federal immigration enforcement, her opponent’s ties to President Donald
Minnesota
Debate disaster as Trump Senate pick freezes on hot-button issue: 'I am … eh …'
October 16, 2026 03:30 PM EDT
Raw Story.
A Republican Senate candidate endorsed by President Donald Trump froze, then laughed, when a debate moderator asked her to define the “reasonable access” to abortion she says she supports.Republican nominee Michele Tafoya faced Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (D-MN) on Friday in a debate for Minnesota’s ope...
Minnesota
'Pro-Choice' Michele Tafoya Thinks Minnesota Should Limit Abortion Rights - Racket
October 14, 2026 06:16 PM EDT
Racket.
Plus another council-mayor clash in Mpls, local rocker needs brain surgery, and we're doomed in today's Flyover news roundup.
Missouri
Andrew Bailey Forms PAC for Missouri Amendment 3 Abortion Ban
October 16, 2026 06:11 PM EDT
Hoodline, Inc.
Former Missouri AG Andrew Bailey is back in state politics — this time steering a PAC to repeal abortion rights.
Nevada
Whitmer, Warren rally Nevada democrats
October 20, 2026 09:28 PM EDT
KTNV Las Vegas.
Massachusetts U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday rallied Nevada Democrats to support Question 6, the abortion-rights constitutional amendment.
Ohio
Fact Sheet: Ohio Secretary of State Race – 2026 Midterm Elections | GLAAD
October 15, 2026 01:10 PM EDT
https://glaad
LGBTQ Records of Candidates for Elected Office: Allison Russo and Robert Sprague
Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA VOICE: Views on abortion, AI set Oklahoma attorney general candidates apart
October 18, 2026 03:00 PM EDT
Tahlequah Daily Press.
OKLAHOMA CITY — While they share similar views on a controversial aluminum smelter, two candidates for Oklahoma attorney general vary in how they’d handle an abortion lawsuit and artificial intelligence.
Oregon
Anti-Trump 'No Kings' protests are planned across Oregon. See map
October 15, 2026 07:03 AM EDT
Yahoo! Inc.
Dozens of "No Kings" demonstrations are planned across Oregon on Oct. 17 to push for early voting and protest President Donald Trump. See map.
Pennsylvania
Pa. election 2026: Where Josh Shapiro and Stacy Garrity stand on health care, abortion, trans rights and more
October 20, 2026 03:13 PM EDT
WPSU
Find out where the candidates for Pennsylvania governor stand on a variety of issues before you vote in the Nov. 3 election.
South Carolina
SC Arts Commission opts not to replace departing chair after LGBTQ+ funding dispute
October 16, 2026 12:21 AM EDT
Fox Carolina.
The South Carolina Arts Commission will not elect a new board chair, commissioners decided Thursday, opting instead to share leadership responsibilities following the resignations of two commissioners.
South Carolina
South Carolina Senator Darline Graham tows Trump's transgender menace message - QnotesCarolinas.com
October 14, 2026 04:00 PM EDT
QNotes.
South Carolina's Senate debate ends as Darline Graham raises transgender issues in her race against Annie Andrews amid controversy over Trump's remarks.
Tennessee
Transgender woman sues Tennessee for refusing to update driver's license to match birth certificate
October 20, 2026 03:32 PM EDT
The Advocate.
A Knox County woman says Tennessee’s refusal to update her driver’s license violates her constitutional rights and forces her to disclose that she is transgender.
Texas
Texas' Anti-Abortion Bounty Law Is Being Used Against a Supremely Ironic Target
October 16, 2026 01:33 PM EDT
Slate Group, LLC
Hmm, this law might be too broad?
Virginia
50501 Virginia joins Nationwide No Kings 'Day of Action' with Richmond Rally
October 16, 2026 01:44 PM EDT
Richmond Magazine.
Richmond joins a nationwide day of voter action on October 17 as 50501 Virginia hosts its “Your Voice Matters” rally and march at Monroe Park. The event features local speakers, community organizations, and discussions of Virginia's three proposed constitutional amendments addressing reproductive freedom, marriage equality, and voting rights.
Virginia
Virginia abortion amendment: Why a nurse is voting yes
October 16, 2026 09:51 AM EDT
https://vadogwood
A Virginia nurse who nearly died after a miscarriage explains why she’s voting yes on the Virginia abortion amendment, Question 1, on Nov. 3.
Virginia
Loudoun Superintendent Pushes Back After Virginia Delegate Slams LGBTQ+ History Acknowledgment
October 14, 2026 10:19 AM EDT
Royal Examiner.
Loudoun County Schools Superintendent Aaron Spence defended his school board’s recent LGBTQ+ History Month proclamation after Republican Del. Tim Griffin, R-Bedford, called the board’s decision “despicable” on social media and suggested […]
Washington
U.S. protesters who once chanted “No to Trump” now urge people to “Vote”
October 17, 2026 08:48 PM EDT
Financial News.
At a rally urging people to vote in Washington Square Park in Manhattan, New York, on the 17th (local time), people gather beneath the Washington Square Arch holding signs criticizing President Donald Trump. Participants urged voters to cast their b
