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Heartwarming Sundance hit 'Jimpa' celebrates queer family bonds

The film stars Olivia Colman, John Lithgow, and director Sophie Hyde's child Aug Mason-Hyde.

Philly-Area Trans Teen Commits Suicide on Train Tracks

Riley Moscatel's highly public suicide is indicative of a troubling trend: Trans people have an exponentially higher rate of suicide attempts than nontrans folks.

In Response to 'Mixed Messages'

We, the undersigned organizations and individuals, wish to respond to the article "Mixed Messages" in the April 8, 2008, issue of The Advocate.

Loopholes for Catholic Schools?

Catholic schools seek to define teachers as ministers to avoid compliance with antidiscrimination laws.

Judge: Schools can't out students to their parents

A lesbian teen who was repeatedly disciplined by her school principal for displaying affection with her girlfriend won a key ruling.

N.C. School Board Member: Pepper Spray Trans Students

Chuck Hughes remarked that if HB 2 is struck down, pepper spray would be a “pretty valuable tool to have on the female students if they go to the bathroom.”

Athlete Ally to Publish Historic Athletic Equality Index

The group has rated major colleges and universities on the LGBT inclusivity of their sports programs.

This Gay Muslim School Board Member Knows How Much Education Matters

N.J. Akbar, newly elected to Akron, Ohio's school board, reflects on childhood struggles with learning and the diversity he brings to his work.

Teacher Cries When Middle School Kids Sing for Him and Husband-to-Be

Students from Hingham Middle School in Massachusetts sang a moving version of "All You Need Is Love" to their choir director and his fiance.

Will 'Love, Simon' Be the Gay Movie of 2018?

Watch a trailer for the eagerly-anticipated teen rom-com.

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.

How This Couple Met at a Bible Study

Though they were both seeking to rid their lives of same-sex attractions at church, two women found their soul mates instead.

Christian Univ. Adjusts, Stands By Trans Housing Policy

George Fox University will now allow students who have undergone specific gender-confirming surgeries to be housed in accordance with their gender. Others will be housed according to their sex assigned at birth.

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Trans Teen's Acting Debut in Royal Pains Has an Important Message

The Maine teen, famed for winning a landmark decision allowing her to use the girl's bathroom at school, plays a trans dancer struggling with transition-related healthcare.

Family of Bullied Gay Teen Who Killed Self Suing School District

They allege that school officials knew their son was considering taking his life.

Mass. Dept. of Education Issues Directive On Trans Students

A new directive from the Massachusetts Department of Education aims to make schools safe and affirming for transgender students by instructing administrators to let the youth use the bathroom and locker room corresponding to the student's gender identity.

Federal authorities are investigating attacks on transgender and Latino students in Virginia

Norview High School officials in Norfolk are accused of looking the other way toward harassment of some students who were targeted for their identity.

Gay Student Jordan Blue on Refusing To Do Nazi Salute in Viral Pic

The gay student from Baraboo High School in Wisconsin has also been bullied by many of the male students who gave the Nazi salute in a prom photo

 

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.