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Maine lawmaker censured for outing, deadnaming trans student athlete

Republican Rep. Laurel Libby outed the student in a Facebook post.

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LGBTQ+ people have been arrested through social media. Meta must protect them, says human rights groups

Human Rights Watch and other LGBTQ+ rights groups are calling on Meta to prevent social media from being used against queer people, particularly in places where their identities are criminalized.

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Forced outing leads to high depression rates among LGBTQ+ youth, yet legislation persists

Eleven states currently either mandate or "promote" the forced outing of LGBTQ+ students, despite the proven harm to their health.

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California Sues Chino Valley School District Over Policy Outing Trans Students

The policy violates students' rights under the California constitution and state law, Attorney General Rob Bonta says.

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Celebrate Khalid's coming out with these 12 essential bops

Whether you've been listening to Khalid for years or want to learn more about his music career, check out our comprehensive guide.

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Judge blocks California school district’s transgender outing policy

“This ruling acknowledges that every student deserves to feel safe, respected, and supported in their schools – without fear of being outed against their will,” Tony Hoang, executive director of Equality California, said.

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Chino Valley school district sues California over new law banning forced outing

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the first-in-the-nation legislation Monday.

Virginia House Advances Anti-Trans Sports, Outing Bills

Democrats say, however, the bills have little chance of passing the Senate, which they control.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs new law protecting LGBTQ+ students from being outed

“I just don’t think teachers should be gender police,” Newsom said of the SAFETY Act.

Forced outing leads to high depression rates among LGBTQ+ youth, yet legislation persists

Eleven states currently either mandate or "promote" the forced outing of LGBTQ+ students, despite the proven harm to their health.

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.

California Sues Chino Valley School District Over Policy Outing Trans Students

The policy violates students' rights under the California constitution and state law, Attorney General Rob Bonta says.

Judge blocks California school district’s transgender outing policy

“This ruling acknowledges that every student deserves to feel safe, respected, and supported in their schools – without fear of being outed against their will,” Tony Hoang, executive director of Equality California, said.

Kansas AG says schools must out trans kids to their parents — even without a law requiring it

Republican Attorney General Kris Kobach says concealing students' transition violates parental rights.

Alabama Mayor, Pastor Dies by Suicide After Being Involuntarily Outed as Transgender Woman

Smiths Station Mayor F.L. ‘Bubba’ Copeland’s death shocks a heartbroken community after a local news blog exposed his transgender identity.

Louisiana Advances 'Don't Say LGBTQ+,' Forced De-Transition Bills

The bills could soon go to Gov. John Bel Edwards.

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Republican Rep. Laurel Libby outed the student in a Facebook post.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the first-in-the-nation legislation Monday.

Human Rights Watch and other LGBTQ+ rights groups are calling on Meta to prevent social media from being used against queer people, particularly in places where their identities are criminalized.

Democrats say, however, the bills have little chance of passing the Senate, which they control.

“I just don’t think teachers should be gender police,” Newsom said of the SAFETY Act.

Eleven states currently either mandate or "promote" the forced outing of LGBTQ+ students, despite the proven harm to their health.

The Buncombe County district is violating Title IX by implementing the law, according to the groups.

The policy violates students' rights under the California constitution and state law, Attorney General Rob Bonta says.

Whether you've been listening to Khalid for years or want to learn more about his music career, check out our comprehensive guide.

“This ruling acknowledges that every student deserves to feel safe, respected, and supported in their schools – without fear of being outed against their will,” Tony Hoang, executive director of Equality California, said.

Republican Attorney General Kris Kobach says concealing students' transition violates parental rights.

Smiths Station Mayor F.L. ‘Bubba’ Copeland’s death shocks a heartbroken community after a local news blog exposed his transgender identity.

The bills could soon go to Gov. John Bel Edwards.