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Indiana High Schoolers Bravely Perform LGBTQ-Inclusive Play Despite School's Ban

The school system said students couldn’t perform the queer-inclusive piece because of safety concerns, so they raised $85K and the show went on anyway.

Joyland's Triumph Over Censorship and Anti-Trans Protests

Joyland, written and directed by Saim Sadiq, is the story of a tragic love triangle between a married couple and a transgender woman

Preparing for World Cup, Qatar Cracks Down on LGBT Coverage

FIFA continues to defend its choice to host the World Cup in Qatar, which follows antigay Sharia Law.

Utah Library Stirs Controversy by Ending LGBTQ Book Promotions

Library workers in Washington County were told not to wear buttons promoting LGBTQ books and to take down Pride Month displays.

Arkansas Parents Sue Library System Over LGBTQ+ Book Censorship

The plaintiffs say they want the stigma of labels on LGBTQ+ books removed and the texts made regularly available again.

How Teachers Are Being Silenced on LGBTQ+ Issues and More

In addition to laws that directly forbid mention of certain subjects, more subtle laws are having a negative impact, says a recent report from PEN America.

Duolingo deletes LGBTQ+ content in Russia after complaint

State media reports the popular language learning app and ally self-censored after a complaint from Siberia.

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Is the Internet Overreacting to Stephen Colbert's FCC Investigation?

Some are outraged the Federal Communications Commission is looking into the late-night host's "homophobic" joke. Others say the agency is just doing its job.

Mississippi Mayor Withholds $110k in Library Funds Over LGBTQ+ Books

Ridgeland Mayor Gene McGee objected to "homosexual materials" because they went against his Christian beliefs, the library system's director says.

North Carolina's 'don't say gay' law and anti-trans sports statute challenged by activists

The Campaign for Southern Equality filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education, saying these statutes violate federal law.

Eight YouTube Creators Sue Google for Bias Against LGBTQ Content

They accuse YouTube and Google of discrimination, fraud, and restricting speech.

School Board Scraps Summer Reading List Over Lesbian Content

In one Delaware school district, officials say it's safer to forgo summer reading assignments altogether than expose teens to queer characters.

LGBTQ+ Groups Blocked, Censored on Social Media in China

Some believe this is another sign of a crackdown on LGBTQ+ groups in the country. 

Texas Judge Orders LGBTQ+ Books Be Returned to Public Libraries

The order also returns books on race that were also removed.

Wyoming Library Director Fired For Refusing to Scrap Shelves of LGBTQ+ Books

After 27 years at the library, she still believes that it’s important to offer books from all perspectives, including those of LGBTQ+ people.

AHF: Another Wrong Turn Fighting for Condoms in Porn

AIDS Healthcare Foundation's push to ban condomless porn in California is another misuse of funds, writes Eric Paul Leue.