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South Carolina taxpayers set to pay for Moms for Liberty-run charter school

The far-right group is opening a school in the state that will be funded with taxpayer money but won’t have public oversight.

Missouri Republicans add trans bathroom ban to 'parents' rights' education bill

"It is a statewide issue that your biological sex matches which locker room and which restroom you're going into," said Republican Sen. Nick Schroer.

Moms for Liberty Defends Hitler Quote in Newsletter Before Removing It

The group claims to want to protect parental rights in education but was citing Hitler.

Florida Republicans Threaten Disney For Condemning 'Don't Say Gay'

Despite the company's initial hesitancy to decry the Parental Rights in Education bill, state Republicans are reportedly seeking retribution after the company denounced the legislation.

Far Right Attacks It Gets Better After Group Donates $600k to Students

The grants are each for $10,000 and must be used to promote the welfare of LGBTQ+ students.

LGBTQ+ Parents Consider Leaving Florida Due to 'Don't Say Gay' Law: Study

The Williams Institute found that more than half the parents surveyed were thinking of leaving the state.

Anti-LGBTQ+ extremist Corey DeAngelis admits to gay adult film past during Christian news interview

The anti-public education crusader said he can’t be canceled despite criticism of hypocrisy.

Right-winger Corey DeAngelis seems to admit to gay adult film persona: ‘victim of poor decisions’

The activist against public education cast himself as a victim. Advocates called out DeAngelis over what they said was his hypocritical anti-LGBTQ+ positions.

Michelangelo's 'David' May Have Led to Florida Principal's Ouster

Hope Carrasquilla was forced to resign from a charter school after giving an art lesson that included the famous nude statue.

LGBTQ+ Reps. condemn 'outrageous' forced outing bill advancing in Congress

The Congressional Equality Caucus is calling out the "outrageous" bill going to vote in the House that would forcibly out transgender students to their guardians.

Republican running for N.C. schools superintendent falsely claims ‘+’ in LGBTQ+ includes pedophilia

The right-wing extremist is running to be in charge of public education in the state.

Could Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Law Go Nationwide?

Florida’s bill seems to have inspired a flurry of similar anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in statehouses around the country.

SCOTUS Lets Oregon School's Trans-Inclusive Policy Stay in Place

The Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to a school district's policy of letting trans students use the facilities matching their gender identity.

Nikki Haley: Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Not Homophobic Enough

In a troubling sign, the Republican presidential candidate positions herself to the right of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Here's How Republicans Are Using Age-Old Anti-LGBTQ+ Language

As the midterms reach their fever pitch, a look at the origin of the slurs Republicans are using against LGBTQ+ people this election cycle.

Americans Divided on Use of Chosen Pronouns in Schools, Survey Finds

Legislation and public opinion clash over student pronoun recognition.

Disney Vows to Help Repeal Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' Legislation

The company has previously faced criticism over its tepid initial response to the legislation.

Florida school districts still try to protect LGBTQ+ students despite ‘don’t say gay’ law

In response to restrictive state laws, districts including Leon County are adopting guidelines to support LGBTQ+ students.

Transgender Students Could Be Outed by Florida School District's Plan

Students in Lee County who want to be identified by their preferred name and pronouns will have to have a form signed by their parents.

Florida students allowed to talk about sexual orientation, gender identity after 'don't say gay' settlement

A legal settlement established that certain discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity are absolutely permitted in Florida schools.

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Newsom-DeSantis Debate Leaves No Doubt as to Who's an LGBTQ+ Ally

The differences between the governor of California and the governor of Florida were stark.