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Indiana Trans Students Will Continue to Access Appropriate Facilities

The students can use the restrooms and locker rooms for their gender identity while their lawsuits proceed, an appeals court has ruled.

Indiana’s school censorship law threatens a small bookstore's future

A bookstore in South Bend may be shutting its doors after schools stopped shopping in the wake of new restrictive content law.

Indiana School Reverses Decision to Deadname Trans Teen at Graduation

"I feel like this battle was unnecessary and brought attention to us that we didn't desire," the teen's father told The Advocate

Drag Queen Crowned Indiana High School's Prom King

Nonbinary high school student Cristian Hernandez was awarded the crown in full drag, leaving the crowd "speechless."

Indiana School Bans Pride Flags on Grounds They're Political

The school board president said allowing Pride flags could lead to allowing white supremacist flags -- and some students and parents are outraged.

The queerest education in America: How LGBTQ+ kids thrive at this Indiana school

In South Bend, River Montessori High School is supporting its students to be their true selves. Here's a look inside its affirming walls.

Indiana Supreme Court Okays Catholic School Firing of Gay Teacher

Because he married a spouse of the same sex, the Archdiocese of Indianapolis fired a longtime teacher from one of its schools.

Gay-Straight Alliance Sues Indiana School Over Unequal Treatment

The club says the school's principal will not allow it to advertise or fundraise like other student groups.

Indiana Catholic School Fires Out Teacher After Archdiocese Decree

The decision stands in stark contrast to that of a nearby Indianapolis Jesuit school that broke with the archdiocese over its demand.

Indiana High School Plans to Deadname Trans Teen at His Graduation

The dad of a trans teen has addressed a petition to Fort Wayne's Homestead High School principal to demand they call his son by his preferred name. 

Indiana School Board Member Says 'Cry Me a River' Over Trans Suicides

The woman identified as Ann Ennis makes a gesture as if she's playing a violin.

Will & Grace Creator Donates Marlon Bundo to Every Grammar School in Indiana

Now every elementary school in homophobe Mike Pence's home state will own a copy of the heartwarming tale of the vice president's gay bunny. 

Indiana Catholic School OK to Fire Staffer in Same-Sex Marriage: Appeals Court

Roncalli High School in Indianapolis was within its rights to fire Shelly Fitzgerald because her marriage goes against Catholic doctrine, a federal appellate court rules.

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.

Indiana Town Launches Gay Panic Over Prom

Some parents, students and a teacher in Indiana are rallying for a separate high school prom banning gays.

Gay-Straight Alliance Wins Equal Rights After Judge’s Injunction

Students sued their Indiana high school after it would not allow the GSA to be an official club on campus. 

Parents and Kids Shout 'Go Back to Mexico' at Elementary School Robotics Team

Kids on an elementary school robotics team in Indiana faced racist insults from competitors' and their parents at a competition. 

Gay boy in a dress barred from school prom

Indiana high school student Kevin Logan was prevented from entering his high school prom when he showed up in a dress.

Catholic School Can Fire Lesbian for Being Married Says Federal Judge

A judge in Indiana ruled that a private Catholic school was within its rights to fire a long-time guidance counselor because she married her partner.

Trans High School Students Sue School District Over Restroom Ban

The two Indiana boys were not allowed to use the male restrooms by school district employees and have repeatedly been referred to by their birth names, according to the lawsuit.

Court: Teacher's Religious Rights Not Infringed by Trans Students' Names, Pronouns

A federal appeals court ruled that a school district didn’t violate the teacher’s rights by forcing him out over his refusal to acknowledge trans students’ names and pronouns.