Home to the oldest continuously operating gay bar in America, New Orleans is a haven of inclusivity and pride. But nestled in conservative Louisiana, this culture of acceptance was hard-earned. Today,...
Scott Nolan, a political science professor of practice at Tulane University, is known for his passionate teaching and unwavering support for his students. Now, as concern grows for LGBTQ+ rights under...
After President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, Louisiana citizens will officially be under the rule of a Republican-led state and federal government.
The...
On Aug. 16, the Supreme Court temporarily blocked an addition to Title IX, including federal protections for LGBTQ+ students and faculty. The ruling affects several states, including Louisiana.
Title...
Content warning: This article contains graphic descriptions of violence.
Our society is in a time of crisis. As the religious far right continues its attack on the rights and freedoms of the LGBTQ+...
Twenty-two states have passed laws or policies restricting gender-affirming care for youth in the U.S.
As of July, Louisiana is one of them.
Passed with a U.S. Senate...
A Louisiana House of Representatives panel approved a ban on gender-affirming care this week amid fierce backlash as Louisiana debates LGBTQ+ rights in medicine and beyond.
The bill...
Olivia Warren, Associate News Editor
• April 12, 2023
The 2023 Louisiana Regular Legislative Session met for the first time on Monday. The session will last no later than June 8.
Several bills limiting LGBTQ+ rights may reach the floor of...
Republican transphobia is a severe threat — not just to trans people but to all of us. As hundreds of anti-LGBTQ+ bills make their way into various state governments, the rights of transgender Americans...
Akira Shelton, Contributing Columnist
• February 16, 2023
Dear Reader,
I want to keep this opinion piece short and sweet. It’s bound to make you uncomfortable; I am a firm believer in the idea that being uncomfortable at times is the best way to learn,...
On Nov. 20, 2022, Anderson Lee Aldrich entered an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Colorado. Opening fire with a long rifle, he slaughtered five people and injured 25 others in the process. Thanks to the heroic...
The Tulane University Police Department responded to two complaints of homophobic profanity last weekend, raising new questions about intolerance on campus after the university suspended a fraternity...
