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Trans and Nonbinary Lawmakers: Biden's Title IX Proposal Is Unacceptable

Allowing for exclusion of trans athletes in even limited cases is not OK, say 14 state legislators.

Texas Expands Anti-Trans Sports Ban to Include College Athletes

The state had already barred trans athletes from competing under their gender identity in K-12 public schools.

Michigan Board of Education Adopts Guidelines Protecting Transgender Students

The board approved a set of recommendations for K-12 schools that advocate for transgender students to have access to facilities comporting with their gender identity and for schools to protect their privacy.

Federal Judge Denies Trans Student Access to Male Restroom

The battle for trans-inclusive K-12 education heats up after a federal judge denies a high school student's request to use the boys' restroom.

Congressman Introduces LGBTQ-Inclusive Antibullying Bill

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

Parents Mixed on 'Don't Say Gay' Laws, According to New Poll

However, across the board, non-LGBTQ+ Americans are becoming more comfortable with the LGBTQ+ community.

Alabama Extends Anti-Trans Sports Policy to Colleges and Universities

Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill to that effect into law Tuesday.

Marjorie Taylor Greene: Lessons on LGBTQ+ Identity Are 'Child Abuse'

Greene uses a video of an obviously traumatized young student to spew homophobia and transphobia.

GLSEN Names First Black, First Nonbinary Executive Director

Melanie Willingham-Jaggers will lead GLSEN through a new chapter in its work to create safe and inclusive schools for LGBTQ+ students.

Op-ed: What a Busload of Mormon Boy Scouts Says About LGBT History

LGBT history is missing from most narratives, so the National Park Service aims to fix that.

N.C. Gov.: Feds Lack Authority to Set Trans Student Policy

Pat McCrory lashes out at the Obama administration's directive.

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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.

South Dakota Gov. Signs Orders Banning Trans Girls in School Sports

Gov. Kristi Noem's action comes after she sought changes to anti-trans legislation, drawing criticism from the right, and some now say she's trying to save face with conservatives.

North Dakota, Kansas Governors Veto Anti-Trans Sports Bills

Two governors -- one a Republican, one a Democrat -- have stood up to the harmful measures.

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Appeals court bans Title IX rule in four more states

With the ruling, LGBTQ+ students are at risk of discrimination at school in the majority of states.

Veto of North Dakota Anti-Trans Pronoun Bill Stands, but More Bad Bills on Way

Lawmakers failed to override Gov. Doug Burgum's veto of the pronoun bill, but they're still pushing a health care ban, bathroom bills, and anti-trans sports legislation.

Op-ed: Let's Take the Terror Out of Transitioning in School

Schools shouldn't be afraid to look for help when it comes to accommodating trans students. LGBT advocacy and rights groups are here to help, writes HRC's Ellen Kahn.

New Guidance for Schools to Help Transgender Students

Providing safe and supportive places of learning for transgender students from kindergarten through high school is the goal of this new teaching tool. 

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