This news article from CNN shows that lawmakers in numerous states have introduced bills that could curtail the rights of LGBTQ Americans. These proposals encompass restrictions on gender identity instruction in schools, limitations on access to gender-affirming health care, and bans on transgender youth participating in school athletics. In Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the controversial “Don’t Say Gay” law, which restricts discussions on sexual orientation and gender identity in classrooms. Similar legislation is being considered in Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Oklahoma, and Tennessee. These bills have faced opposition from LGBTQ advocates, who have expressed concerns over the impact of these policies on LGBTQ youth and on the fight for transgender rights.