Monthly Archives: July 2021

Sending our thanks for sustaining veto.

Posted on July 26, 2021 by Forum For Equality

History was made. The Louisiana House of Representatives voted to sustain Gov. John Bel Edwards’ veto of SB 156 by Sen. Mizell. This means that the effort to prohibit trans youth from playing elementary to collegiate sports is officially dead for … Continue reading →

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The Louisiana Senate just voted to do the unthinkable

Posted on July 20, 2021 by Forum For Equality

The Louisiana Senate just voted to override Governor Edwards’ veto of overreaching youth sports legislation–with the minimum number of votes. It’s going to the House of Representatives now, and it’s going to be as close a vote as possible. You … Continue reading →

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Veto session confirmed for next week

Posted on July 16, 2021 by Forum For Equality

The Louisiana legislature this morning announced that they will convene for a veto override session next week on July 20. The session will last five days, and Senate Bill 156, the bill to ban trans youth from playing school sports, … Continue reading →

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