'GOP Texas attorney general's office allegedly demanded a list of trans people in the state' & other Thur midday news briefs

TX attorney general Ken Paxton

GOP Texas attorney general’s office allegedly demanded a list of trans people in the state - Seriously, what the hell. I know an article like this gets trans folks scared, but no matter how spooked you may get, please know that so many people have your back and are in your corner.

Texas fights federal rule that would outlaw LGBTQ discrimination in state adoptions and foster care - Okay Ken Paxton, you're doing too much.

Club Q survivors blame 'hateful rhetoric' for Colorado Springs shooting - So true. 

Proud Boys Abruptly Shifted Focus to Anti-LGBTQ Action in 2022 - Speaking of which . .. 

With Davante Lewis, Louisiana Elects Its First Openly LGBTQ State Official - Ending these news briefs with good news.