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Virginia's Glenn Youngkin Pardons Man Involved in Altercation Over Trans Restroom Policy

Scott Thomas Smith wrongly claimed a student who assaulted his daughter was gender-fluid. After a contentious school board meeting, Smith was convicted of disorderly conduct and obstruction of justice.

Homophobic Parents Freak Over LGBTQ Library Books in Virginia Schools

A group called Parent and Child Loudoun looks for a good old-fashioned school censorship fight.

Virginia School Board Meeting Erupts Over Trans Students' Rights

A proposed policy would require staff to use the students' preferred pronouns and allow them to use facilities that fit their gender identity. 

KKK Hands Out Anti-LGBTQ+ Fliers in Virginia

The fliers were handed out in the same county that has been targeted for proposing a policy in support of trans students.

Three Arrested in Virginia Gay Man's Death

Two suspects are charged with murdering Jose I. Escobar Menendez, and a third is charged with grand larceny.

U.S. Congressman Introduces Bill to Censor LGBTQ+ Content in Schools

A Republican lawmaker wants parental consent for lessons that deal with sexual orientation or gender identity -- and could let parents quash them altogether.

Friends Suspect Hate Crime in Virginia Gay Man's Death

They also say the killer of Jose I. Escobar Menendez could be someone he met on a dating app.

Cyclist Who Flipped Off Trump Elected to Office in Virginia

Juli Briskman lost her job in 2017 after a photo of her flipping off Donald Trump's motorcade went viral. 

Queer Teen Accused of Stabbing Boyfriend to Death

A 19-year-old teen was arrested for allegedly killing his 62-year-old hairstylist partner.

Chaos, Teacher Quits as Virginia School District OKs Pro-Trans Policy

Over a hundred people gave public comments before the district's school board voted on the policy, months after the proposal was made. 

Virginia Schools Defy State Mandate for Trans-Inclusive Policies

School boards are seeing heated discussions and transphobic comments, such as a parent saying trans restroom access will lead to "gang rape."

Va. Teacher Reinstated After Refusing Student's Correct Pronouns

The judge called the suspension "an unconstitutional action."

Moms for Liberty and Florida Teacher Schemed to Manipulate Student Book Controversy

An Escambia County teacher reportedly collaborated with Moms for Liberty to get a student to check out a book the group called pornographic.

Moms for Liberty Candidates Rejected by Voters in Key School Board Elections

Agenda PAC-endorsed candidates secure victory across multiple states, marking a significant defeat for Moms for Liberty and their anti-LGBTQ+ educational agenda.

Trans Politician Danica Roem Faces Off Against Antigay Trump Follower

The trans Virginia legislator is running for reelection against Christopher Stone, who opposes marriage equality and wants more religious exemptions from pro-LGBTQ+ laws.

Speaker Candidate Paul Ryan Is a Pro-LGBT 'Trojan Horse'?

A right-wing leader thinks the antigay Rep. Paul Ryan shouldn't be the next House speaker because he's a 'Trojan horse' for the 'homosexual lobby.' 

Churches, Photographer Sue Over Virginia's LGBTQ+ Civil Rights Law

Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring (pictured) says he looks forward to defending the law in court.

LGBTQ Books Most Challenged in Libraries

The American Library Association's annual report finds a rise in coordinated efforts against books with affirming LGBTQ themes and characters.