Texas book ban law is likely unconstitutional, appeals court rules
The Texas READER Act's restrictions on book vendors' sales to schools can't be enforced while a lawsuit continues, the Fifth Circuit ruled.
January 17, 2024
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Federal Judge Blocks Arkansas Law Targeting Books & Librarians
Again the judiciary stands in the way of GOP attempts to erase LGBTQ+ people.
August 1, 2023
Between The Lines With Bookish Lesbians
Bookish lesbians found one another in the queer bookstores of an earlier era -- and they also discovered community there.
January 11, 2017
Milestones
To mark our 35th anniversary, The Advocate remembers the events that have defined our history and culture for the past 35 years.
October 24, 2002
Virginia Court Rejects Effort to Ban Books Including 'Gender Queer'
The law that allows any citizen to petition for a book to be declared obscene is most likely unconstitutional, a judge ruled.
August 31, 2022
Trans Folks Free to Pee at Starbucks, Saks, Barnes & Noble
Those looking to relieve themselves at trans-affirming facilities can add the coffee and book-selling giants as well as department stores Lord & Taylor and Saks Fifth Avenue.
May 5, 2016
'Filth,' 'Obscene': GOP Attacks Books About LGBTQ+ Kids, Racism
Republicans launch their latest culture war, with queer and POC youth caught in the crossfire.
February 1, 2022
Amazon Won't Sell Books Calling LGBTQ+ Identity a Mental Illness
The statement came in relation to the bookselling giant's removal of the anti-trans volume When Harry Became Sally.
March 12, 2021
A new online hub for students looks to fight discrimination, censorship, and more in Texas
There are major civil rights issues facing public school students in Texas. The ACLU Texas chapter is looking to support them.
August 13, 2024
School Board Responds to Hate Group With Trans Protections
Things are looking up for transgender students in Mount Horeb, Wis., after transphobic activists forced the cancellation of a reading of a celebrated trans-affirming children's book.
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December 9, 2015
Jeffrey Sharlach and Andrew Tobias
First-time novelist Jeffrey Sharlach speaks with DNC treasurer and acclaimed author Andrew Tobias on coming out in the 1970s as nice Jewish boys and what opportunities young people have now when it comes to connecting with LGBT family.
May 1, 2012