Wisconsin School District to Fire Teacher Over Dolly Parton, Miley Cyrus Song 'Rainbowland'
The teacher says she won’t be deterred from telling the truth and highlighting the right-wing takeover of schools.
May 22, 2023
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LGBTQ+ Groups to North Carolina School District: State's 'Don't Say Gay' Law Is Discrimination
The Buncombe County district is violating Title IX by implementing the law, according to the groups.
December 18, 2023
Queer Author Says School Canceled Her Visit Over Harvey Milk Mention
"This action sends a very harmful message to students," wrote Robin Stevenson in an open letter Tuesday.
November 8, 2019
A Gay College Dean Takes on Betsy DeVos's Transphobia
The Education Department's new guidelines are based on ideology, not law.
February 21, 2018
Trans Teacher's Discrimination Suit Settled With Maryland School Board
For years, Jennifer Eller suffered from degrading insults within the school system where she taught because of her gender identity.
September 27, 2022
LGBTQ-Affirming School Closing After Antigay Churches Stop Funding
Despite offering a Christian education approach, the school had funding stopped after being openly supportive of LGBTQ+ rights..
February 6, 2023
Biden Officials Meet With Florida LGBTQ+ Youth to Assure Support
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona and Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary Rachel Levine met virtually with young LGBTQ+ Floridians Thursday.
March 18, 2022
Arizona School Board Cuts Ties With Anti-LGBTQ+ Christian University
The board voted to stop bringing in student-teachers from the nearby university.
March 7, 2023
Kentucky's first transgender elected official wants you to get involved in local politics
Rebecca Blankenship recently spoke to The Advocate about how LGBTQ+ people can fight back against state legislatures' attacks on the community.
February 2, 2024
Univ. of Michigan Band Blares LGBTQ+ Support in Stunning Halftime Show
"This was the week for the LGBTQ+ community to feel seen and to feel valued and respected. And it was a really beautiful thing to see."
September 28, 2021
Judge Dismisses Suit Against 'Don't Say Gay,' Scoffs at Bullying
Trump-appointed Judge Wendy Berger, in dismissing the suit brought by several Florida families, says bullying "is simply a fact of life."
October 24, 2022
Same-Sex Kiss Reportedly Cut, Then Restored in Pixar's 'Lightyear'
Disney, Pixar's owner, has been criticized for its slow response to Florida's "don't say gay" bill and accused of deleting LGBTQ+ content from its films.
March 18, 2022
Pink Praises Hometown for Voting Out Book-Banning School Board
The new school board president, who had fought against book bans, was sworn in on a stack of them.
December 8, 2023
Op-ed: When Teaching Means Going Back Into The Closet
A new initiative by Teach for America strives to give educators the resources to break down the closet door.
December 18, 2014
Disney Workers Staging Series of Walkouts Over 'Don't Say Gay' Bill
The company's statements on the Florida bill "have utterly failed to match the magnitude of the threat to LGBTQIA+ safety represented by this legislation," an employee website says.
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March 17, 2022
Southern LGBTQ+ Youth Growing Up in 'Hostile Social Climate': Study
LGBTQ+ youth in the South face difficulties at home and school as well as attacks from lawmakers, says a report from the Campaign for Southern Equality and Campus Pride.
September 8, 2022
7 Brave Campuses for LGBT Students in the South
Here are seven schools where students across the South rabble-roused their way to a better campus.
September 2, 2014
Disney CEO Apologizes for Response to Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Bill
"You needed me to be a stronger ally in the fight for equal rights and I let you down," CEO Bob Chapek wrote in a memo to employees.
March 11, 2022
10 LGBTQ+ Questions for Mike Pence and Kamala Harris for VP Debate
We don't know yet what they'll be asked, but there are some topics we'd like to see addressed, given their deeply contrasting records.
October 7, 2020
High School Reportedly Forced LGBTQ+ Coaches Out for Being Queer
Two coaches from Valor Christian High School say they were forced to quit after school officials found out about their sexual orientation.
August 25, 2021
Remember (!) SCOTUS Hears Huge LGBTQ+ Rights Case Day After Election
In one of Justice Amy Coney Barrett's first cases, the court will consider whether faith-based groups that hold government contracts have a right to discriminate.
November 3, 2020