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Why LGBTQ+ history matters

Opinion: "When we present young people with a version of history from which they are completely absent, they have trouble envisioning a positive future for themselves," writes Lambda Legal CEO Kevin Jennings.

New Jersey Mayor Calls LGBTQ Movement 'Affront to Almighty God'

A new state law requiring an LGBTQ-inclusive public school curriculum has Mayor Alfonso Cirulli's hackles up.

Which states teach LGBTQ+ topics in school? Here are the 7 states with inclusive curricula

In a time when queer education is under attack, few states have instead opted to protect it.

LGBTQ+ Americans: History Is on Our Side

"There is a movement underway today and it is driving toward inclusion."

This Group Ensures LGBTQ-Inclusive Lessons Are Actually Taught

Blue states are passing laws mandating LGBTQ people and rights are included in school curricula, but progress has been slow and spotty.

New Jersey Schools Begin LGBTQ-Inclusive Curriculum

Twelve schools have kicked off the pilot program, which will go into effect statewide this fall.

NYC Schools Are Making LGBTQ History a Priority

The inclusive curriculum has finally won support - showing how far the school system has come since efforts in the early 1990s. 

Trump and Moms for Liberty open snitch line for DEI in schools, get flooded with spam

Trump's DEI snitch line is getting flooded with movie scripts and nonprofit newsletters.

Scotland Set to Become First Country With LGBTQ Rights Curriculum

Scotland is poised to make history with a curriculum that includes LGBTQ rights and history, homophobia, and transphobia. 

GOP Candidate Slams LGBTQ+ and ‘Sodomy’ Education In Schools

Jack Ciattarelli, a candidate in New Jersey's gubernatorial race, delivered an anti-LGBTQ+ speech to a crowd at a gun range. 

Democrats Introduce Bill to Support LGBTQ & Women’s History in Schools

The bill comes at a time when Republicans are trying to erase and rewrite certain histories.

Maryland Parents Can’t Opt Kids Out of LGBTQ-Related Lessons: Judge

The group of parents are upset that their kids would be exposed to diverse authors and viewpoints in their English classes.

Teacher Compares LGBT-Inclusion to Crack Use

Ira Thomas says the National Education Association's stance in favor of LGBT-inclusive curricula is like 'teaching people about how to use crack.'

Washington makes school curriculum more 'inclusive' by adding LGBTQ+ history

When students "feel a connection to what they’re learning, they do better," said Democratic Sen. Marko Liias.

Teaching Kids About LGBTQ People Is Not Sex Education, It's Equality

A California school district was rocked by an LGBTQ-inclusive curriculum, but GLSEN's Eliza Byard says all children deserve to know the accomplishments of different people.

Hundreds of Parents Pull Kids From School to Protest LGBTQ Curriculum

The California parents object to their kids learning about the accomplishments of LGBTQ Americans.

Illinois Mandates LGBTQ Inclusion in Public School Curricula

Illinois is the fifth state to require that schools teach about the contributions of LGBTQ people.

The Gay Pastor Fighting for LGBTQ Lessons at a Calif. School District

Pastor Casey Tinnin and numerous young people struck back against homophobia in a small California town.

What states are the best for LGBTQ+ people? These are the top 15

Based on laws surrounding marriage, family rights, health care, and education, here are the 15 best states for LGBTQ+ people.