Gov. Burgum and supporters of House Bill 1254 have chosen fearmongering, misrepresentations, intimidation and extremist politics over the rights of families and the lives of transgender youth in North Dakota.

Signing House Bill 1249 and House Bill 1489 into law is shameful and only reinforces the incorrect notion that transgender students are not entitled to the same dignity and respect as all students.

This is not just one or two bad bills. This is a well-orchestrated slate of hate to push trans people out of public life,” Schuler said. “Discrimination against a marginalized group is a distraction from the state’s real needs and hurts us all.

The practice of being intentional about using pronouns – and asking others about the pronouns they use – is all about respect. It shouldn’t be controversial! We’re thrilled that House lawmakers failed to override Gov. Burgum’s veto of Senate Bill 2231.

Discriminatory bills like Senate Bill 2231 are motivated by ignorance, misinformation and fear. We’re thrilled with Gov. Burgum’s decision to veto this bill.

Attendees will write notes to their legislators about House Bill 1205 and Senate Bill 2360, two unconstitutional book censorship bills.

Too often, elected officials overlook LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit people’s concerns. Lobby Day is a chance for the LGBTQ and allied community to show up and speak out about the issues affecting their families in every corner of our state.

Because federal ICWA protections are under attack in Brackeen v. Haaland, states need to have legislation in place like House Bill 1536 that recognizes tribal sovereignty and a tribe’s inherent interest in their Indigenous children’s welfare. 

Medical decisions belong to trans youth, their parents and their doctors – not the government – and it is unconstitutional to single out one group of people and categorically ban all care.