1. Lambda Legal launches a new LGBTQ+ Bill of Rights https://lambdalegal.org/newsroom/us_20261001_ll-calls-for-new-lbgtq-bill-of-rights-during-lgbtq-history-month/…
1. Federal judge dismisses Riley Gaines’ Title IX lawsuit against the NCAA https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/09/30/riley-gaines-ncaa-lawsuit-2026/ 2. DOJ asks Supreme Court to allow ban on…
1. U.S. Education Department formally rescinds Biden-era Title IX rule protecting LGBTQ+ students…
1. California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs six-bill LGBTQ+ package https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/09/26/governor-newsom-signs-legislation-protecting-the-lgbtq-community-pushing-back-on-attacks-by-the-trump-ad…
1. ACLU of Minnesota sues Detroit Lakes school district over Pride/rainbow sticker and flag ban…
1. HRC National Dinner (Sept 26) with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer keynote and honorees https://www.hrc.org/press-releases/human-rights-campaign-announces-michigan-governor-gretchen-whitmer-as-keynote-speake…
1. California marks its first official Dolly Parton Day (9/25) https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/09/20/california-establishes-dolly-parton-day/…
1. Additional major hospitals reach DOJ agreements to halt gender-affirming care for transgender youth…
1. LGBTQ veterans celebrated in NYC on 15th anniversary of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell repeal https://gaycitynews.com/lgbtq-vets-equality-ny-out-national-security/2. Boise School District pays $34,000 to…
1. UFC fighter Sean Strickland says he’d “beat the s* out of” Elliot Page** https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/09/anti-lgbtq-mma-fighter-wants-to-beat-up-elliot-page/2. Thousands form human chain around…
