/tags/transgender-rights transgender rights en-US Copyright Thu, 08 Jun 2023 18:00:30 GMT /local-news/2023-06-08/national-group-declares-a-state-of-emergency-for-lgbtq-rights-but-also-ranks-new-mexico-protections-highly The country’s largest LGBTQ plus civil rights organization has declared a state of emergency – a first in its 40-year history. The Human Rights Campaign said it’s a response to a surge in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation around the country. In comparison, New Mexico gets high marks for its protections. Thu, 08 Jun 2023 18:00:30 GMT /local-news/2023-06-08/national-group-declares-a-state-of-emergency-for-lgbtq-rights-but-also-ranks-new-mexico-protections-highly /local-news/2023-03-17/nm-would-remain-a-safe-haven-for-abortion-and-trans-health-care-under-approved-bill Following an hours-long debate, the New Mexico House passed a bill to protect those who provide or seek abortions or gender-affirming care in the state. the measure would enshrine into law safeguards for out-of-state patients and clinicians issued by executive order after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Fri, 17 Mar 2023 23:55:11 GMT /local-news/2023-03-17/nm-would-remain-a-safe-haven-for-abortion-and-trans-health-care-under-approved-bill Nash Jones /local-news/2023-02-22/bill-to-protect-access-to-abortion-and-transgender-care-heads-to-senate-committees House Bill 7, sponsored by five Democratic legislators, passed the House on Tuesday night after about three hours of debate. Thu, 23 Feb 2023 04:39:17 GMT /local-news/2023-02-22/bill-to-protect-access-to-abortion-and-transgender-care-heads-to-senate-committees Alice Fordham /local-news/2020-11-04/voices-behind-the-vote-counting-on-community Record numbers of people have turned out to cast ballots across the country this election, despite confidence in American democracy among citizens being… Wed, 04 Nov 2020 07:34:43 GMT /local-news/2020-11-04/voices-behind-the-vote-counting-on-community Hannah Colton /local-news/2020-06-09/lets-talk-black-lgbtq-history-and-pride Let's Talk New Mexico 6/11, 8a: June is Pride month, and in the midst of mass demonstrations for racial justice and an ongoing pandemic, this year’s… Tue, 09 Jun 2020 20:10:42 GMT /local-news/2020-06-09/lets-talk-black-lgbtq-history-and-pride Yasmin Khan /local-news/2018-01-21/interests-converge-for-second-abq-womens-march Women’s marches sprung up for a second year in villages, towns and cities around New Mexico this weekend with a call to vote in the coming elections and… Mon, 22 Jan 2018 01:13:49 GMT /local-news/2018-01-21/interests-converge-for-second-abq-womens-march Marisa Demarco