After a Pennsylvania school board canceled a gay actor's talk, the community fought back
Maulik Pancholy was scheduled to speak at a middle school about his experiences with bullying, until the school board suddenly canceled the event.
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Maulik Pancholy was scheduled to speak at a middle school about his experiences with bullying, until the school board suddenly canceled the event.
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The Democratic U.S. senator criticized the Cumberland Valley School District for nixing Maulik Pancholy’s anti-bullying presentation, urging a reversal on what he deems a wrongful cancellation.
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Local LGBTQ+ group GALAEI served ziti and hospitality to guests the week before Thanksgiving.
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This is exactly why LGBTQ+ book bans don't protect kids at all.
But Landau says she will definitely not be the last.