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LGBTQ Advocates React to Equality Act Reintroduction
LGBTQ advocates praised the reintroduction of the Equality Act and are urging federal lawmakers to pass the bill as soon as possible.
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Nikki Haley Alleges Mere Proximity to Trans People Makes Teen Girls Suicidal
Earlier this week, Republican presidential contender asserted that allowing transgender girls and women to compete in female-designated sports is leading to suicidal ideation in teenage...
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Iowa Now Has Its Very Own “Don’t Say Gay” Law
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed a "parental rights" law restricting LGBTQ content in schools and outing trans students to their parents.
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Florida Legislature Expands “Don’t Say Gay” Law, Along with Book Ban
Florida lawmakers have approved a bill expanding prohibitions on LGBTQ content in the state’s existing “Parental Rights in Education” law — dubbed the “Don’t Say...
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The Barris Books Creators Enter the World of Bernice
Brandt Ricca and Matt Miller bring a sense of wonder and inclusion to their series of books for kids.
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High School Tells Staff to Remove Pride and BLM Flags
A Boston-area high school aimed to avoid placing items that can “cause disruption or distraction” in classrooms, the principal said.
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Florida Christian School Asks LGBTQ Students to Leave
A Christian school in Florida told parents it would ask gay, transgender, and gender nonconforming students to leave immediately, according to a June email obtained...
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Federal Judge Blocks Biden Transgender Protections
A federal judge in Tennessee has temporarily blocked Biden administrative directives allowing transgender workers and students to use facilities and allowing student-athletes to compete on...
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LGBTQ groups slam passage of “Don’t Say Gay” bill
LGBTQ activists, advocates, and allies denounced the passage of the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill, a “parental rights” measure that prohibits classroom discussions about LGBTQ-related...
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Florida advances “Don’t Say Gay” bill silencing talk of LGBTQ issues in school
Florida lawmakers are advancing with a "parental rights" bill prohibiting students from discussing LGBTQ issues in school.
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Tennessee parents label teacher who sponsored a middle school GSA a “predator,” accuse her of “indoctrination”
Conservative parents in Lakeland, Tennessee have attacked a teacher as a "predator" for sponsoring a Gender and Sexuality Alliance club.
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National equality organizations launch anti-bullying website to support LGBTQ youth and parents
Four national organizations have launched a website to guide students and parents on how to create safe school environments for LGBTQ youth.
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott signs transgender athlete ban into law
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a bill that bars transgender athletes from sports teams that align with their gender identity.
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Virginia Supreme Court sides with teacher who refuses to acknowledge trans students’ identity
The Virginia Supreme Court ruled that Loudoun County was not justified in suspending a teacher who spoke out against district's trans-affirming policy.
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LGBTQ students are protesting bullying and harassment with the “Day of Silence”
The annual Day of Silence, held this year on April 23, seeks to raise awareness about LGBTQ exclusion, bullying and harassment in schools.
