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Author of 'This Book Is Gay' Stands Firm Against Anti-LGBTQ+ Opponents

Juno Dawson says the book is meant for teens as a way to provide them with an additional resource in sex education.

Celebrity Auction Will Get LGBTQ-Inclusive Books Into Schools

Pride and Less Prejudice's virtual action this weekend aims to raise $10,000 to send 800 LGBTQ-inclusive books to elementary schools across the U.S. and Canada.

Help These Out Celebs Get LGBTQ-Inclusive Books Into Schools

A new star-studded video appeals for funds for Pride and Less Prejudice, which donates inclusive books to pre-K through third-grade classrooms.

Principal Who Banned LGBTQ-Inclusive Book Indicted for Child Porn

A Kentucky grand jury indicted Phillip Todd Wilson on 17 child porn counts.

Queer Celebs Join See Yourself, Be Yourself Panel on LGBTQ+ Visibility

A panel with queer stars hosted by Pride and Less Prejudice will raise money to put LGBTQ-inclusive books in the hands of kids. 

60 Photos of Your Favorite Celebs Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth at GLSEN Respect Awards

Luminaries from politics, show business, and more turned out to honor Idina Menzel, Justin David Sullivan, Freedom to Learn, and Daniel Hadi.

Missouri Republican candidate burns LGBTQ+ books with flamethrower and posts the video online (exclusive)

Valentina Gomez is facing growing backlash for an incendiary stunt against LGBTQ+ books. Queer rights groups are calling her out.

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.

Over 30 celebrities join auction to put LGBTQ+ books in classrooms (exclusive)

Pride and Less Prejudice's auction features items donated by celebrities such as singer Janelle Monáe, actor Daniel Radcliffe, interior designer Bobby Berk, and many more.

Chris Colfer, Cameron Esposito, & Alexandra Billings on Book Bans and Visibility

The three will speak on a virtual panel on queer visibility.

The Challenge of Staying Hopeful in the Age of Trump

It's difficult, but the alternative is unthinkable, says author and health care activist Kimberly D. Acquaviva.

LGBTQ+ Books at the Center of Library Controversies in Michigan & Iowa

In rows over LGBTQ+ books, a community in Michigan has raised more than $100,000 to fund its library, while Iowa librarians are fighting against banning such books.

It Gets Better reveals the recipients of its latest round of grants supporting LGBTQ+ students

“This grant program aims to put power back in the hands of LGBTQ+ students as people in positions of power threaten to strip it away,” It Gets Better said in a release.

30+ Celebrities Fight Book Bans By Supporting LGBTQ+ Nonprofit's Online Auction

You have until October 8 to score items from Sally Field, Daniel Radcliffe, Neil Patrick Harris, and other big names.

New School Board President Calls for Burning LGBTQ+ Books

"There is some bad, evil-related material that we have to be careful of and look at," Virginia's Spotsylvania County School Board's new president previously said.

A First: California Mandates Gender-Affirming Care for Foster Youth

A bill signed today by Gov. Jerry Brown assures that young people in the foster care system have access to medically necessary gender-affirming procedures.

Queer Youth Negatively Affected by Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws, Debates: Trevor Project Poll

From attacks on LGBTQ+ spaces to threats to drag shows, LGBTQ+ are watching and are being affected by current events in the U.S.

Dozens of Celebs to Take Stand Against Bullying on Spirit Day

GLAAD has announced a star-studded list of participants in the annual campaign, to take place Thursday.

The 10 most challenged books of 2023

Book-banning efforts have been aimed primarily at books with LGBTQ+ content and those by or about people of color. Here are the top 10 books that were targeted.

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Meet the transgender minister representing LGBTQ+ rights in Georgia

Rev. Andi Woodworth was the first out trans pastor to lead the Georgia House in prayer — and believes she helped turn back some anti-trans legislation.

How Do You Fight Book Bans? GLAAD and EveryLibrary Offer a Guide

With skyrocketing attempts to ban books by and about LGBTQ+ people and people of color, the guide provides a way to fight back.