New Hampshire’s beloved Teatotaller receives HRC’s “Queer to Stay” grant
The Human Rights Campaign announced awardees of its fifth annual “Queer to Stay” program last month, New Hampshire-based Teatotaler cafe as one of its recipients.
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VIDEO: Attacks On Trans Youth In NH Are Horrifying
Michelle Cilley Foisy's teen has been dealing with gender dysphoria since they were 13, and continue to navigate their gender identity and the mental health challenges that can arise from gender dysphoria. The once-soccer enthusiast decided to stop playing the...
Why this NH mom is fighting a battle against anti-trans ideology in the state
A strict high school sports law bans trans athletes from playing on girls’ teams in New Hampshire. With no evidence to support the need for it—and a mountain of proof that it hurts kids—who is it helping?
Federal judge temporarily blocks New Hampshire’s transgender sports ban law
A day after HB 1205 took effect, Judge McCafferty ruled that the law, which bans all trans girls in grades 5-12 from participating in school sports, be blocked.
Sununu will let parents pull students from classes if gender, sexual orientation mentioned
A New Hampshire law will now require teachers to send parents a two week notice before teaching any LGBTQ+ related topics in public school.
After Gov. Sununu bans trans care for minors, this NH native shares her transition story
Here’s what it was like for a kid to have the support of her mother and her medical team as she went through gender-affirming care in New Hampshire.
Op-ed: LGBTQ Citizens and Allies Reflect on Anti-Trans Legislation as Families Leave State
New Laws Taking Effect On July 19th, Governor Sununu signed several bills into law which were deliberately designed to target transgender individuals living in the state. The bills were part of an ongoing effort by the state government to target LGBT individuals...
Op-ed: Big Gay Events Celebrates First Year Anniversary with Energetic Drag Show
Philip Smith and Alex Ralph, co-owners of Big Gay Events (BGE), returned to Manchester on July 21st for their first anniversary show at the Hop Knot on Elm Street. The show was similar to that from June 30th, in which the group said goodbye to this year's Pride...
Op-ed: Hop Knot Celebrates Last Day of Pride with Big Gay Brunch Drag Show
On the last day of Pride month, June 30th, the Hop Knot in Manchester hosted a brunch event featuring four drag performers. The event was organized by Big Gay Events, who will celebrate their first anniversary in business on July 21st at the same location. Fans...
Video: Advocates Urge Public to Pressure Governor Sununu to Veto Anti-LGBTQ Bills
New Hampshire Governor Republican Chris Sununu has signaled in recent days his willingness to sign several anti-LGBTQ+ bills largely targeting trans youth in New Hampshire, part of a larger culture war being waged by Republicans across the nation. These bills could...
