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Ohio teacher suspended for LGBTQ+ books in her classroom sues school district

An Ohio elementary teacher is flipping the script and using her religious beliefs against conservatives to support LGBTQ+ rights.

Police Called to School After Teacher Resigns for Using Pride Flashcards

One parent called the controversy a "publicity stunt" by politicians.

Harry Reid Cites Lesbian Niece in New Call for ENDA

The majority leader told reporters that the Employment Non-Discrimination Act has "a chance" of getting a vote in the Senate this year.

Gordon Klingenschmitt Exploits Abuse Allegations to Tar All LGBT People

The antigay preacher claims an abuse case in Minnesota shows schools shouldn't hire LGBT teachers.

Congressman Introduces LGBTQ-Inclusive Antibullying Bill

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi's bill would help states set up antibullying task forces.

Ellen DeGeneres Surprises 4th Grade Teacher Who Used Drag Race in a 'Quiz'

The elementary school teacher played a hilarious April Fool's Day joke that went viral. 

Residents Protest the Hiring of Nonbinary School Teacher in Oregon

The unnamed first grade teacher was hired this year.

Marjorie Taylor Greene Calls Democrats 'The Party of Pedophiles'

Greene added that Republican supporters of President Biden's Supreme Court nominee are "pro-pedophile" too.

Watch This Teacher Surprised by Mazda and Her Wife With a New Car

Triana Davis was named one of Mazda's 50 Mazda Heroes.

Meghan Buell, Founder of Indiana Trans Organization, Dead at 58

“The happiest moment in my life was the day I was able to stand up and say, ‘I am transgender,’” Buell once said.

We're coming out!

Coming out is, for most gays and lesbians, both a struggle and a tremendous relief. Finding the courage to reveal who we really are in the face of an unfriendly world often takes many years and usually begins with self-acceptance. These 25 people have taken a variety of paths, but they all reached a similar end: happiness

From ABCs to LGBT

The 1996 documentary It's Elementary showed teachers talking about gay people with their students. A decade later, its impact can be seen in classrooms, state laws, and the kids -- now grown -- who appeared in it.

Dolly Parton & Miley Cyrus Song About Acceptance Deemed Inappropriate by School

The song’s title, “Rainbowland,” seems to be the source of the problem.

Texas Teacher Placed on Leave After Making Plea for LGBT Inclusion

Art teacher Stacy Bailey attempted to start a dialogue about sexual orientation and gender identity in her school district. Her bosses weren't pleased.

Teachers are tired of the culture wars — and many support LGBTQ+ curricula, Pew survey finds

If there's one thing teachers can agree on, it's that government overreach has gone too far.

Lesbian Teacher Wins $100K in Bias Case, Donates Thousands to Charity

Stacy Bailey, suspended after showing a picture of her future wife to students, will donate part of the money to a nonprofit assisting LGBTQ youth.

Philly Mayoral Candidate Denounces Lesbian Teacher's Firing

Democratic candidate Jim Kenney says Margie Winters, fired by a Catholic school for being in a same-sex marriage, should get her job back.

123 men were arrested in Florida for human trafficking — Not one was a drag queen

Social media users are making fun of Florida after a sting operation in the state implicated 123 men on human trafficking, but not one drag queen.