Alphonso David

New restrictions on trangender minors have left the state a target of scorn and boycotts, and LGBTQ activists were calling the new legislation itself a hate crime. read more >

Five states including Arkansas have passed laws or implemented executive orders limiting the ability of transgender youths to play sports or receive certain medical treatment — and there’s been little tangible repercussions. read more >

The Arkansas Legislature approves a bill allowing doctors to refuse to treat someone due to religious or moral objections, sending it to the governor over complaints that would create a blanket right to discriminate against patients. read more >