Gay student assaulted after year-long bullying at California high school
His mom has been trying to get answers about the school’s anti-LGBTQ+ environment for a year without satisfaction.
September 26, 2024
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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.
September 19, 2024
O'Reilly: Supporting Trans Students Is 'Truly Madness'
Responding to a Massachusetts school directive instructing teachers how best to respect the gender identity and privacy of transgender students, the Fox News host argued that a parent's right to know trumps the student's safety and privacy.
February 28, 2013
Log Cabin Republicans Try to Sway the Dept. of Education
These trans women -- joined by Log Cabin president Gregory Angelo -- recently sat down with members of Betsy DeVos's team to discuss trans student safety.
June 9, 2017
Trans Latina Meraxes Medina killed in Los Angeles
Medina, a makeup artist and friend to many, was shot to death last month.
April 9, 2024
Ohio Man Arrested After Threatening LGBTQ+ High School Students
Police officials were able to trace his location quickly.
May 5, 2023
Navy vet opposes Moms for Liberty-backed homeschool advocate for Florida school board seat
Travis Akers, a veteran and social justice advocate, confronts Melody Bolduc’s far-right ties in a battle over educational policies and inclusivity in Duval County schools.
March 19, 2024
Western Carolina University investigates student who recorded video of trans woman in bathroom
University officials said they knew of Payton McNabb’s video and were investigating the situation.
May 6, 2024
Betsy DeVos Is a Threat to America's Children
All of the nation's youth -- especially LGBT students -- are at risk with Besty DeVos as Education secretary, writes Randi Weingarten of the American Federation of Teachers.
January 17, 2017
When Title IX Falls Short
The federal regulations known as Title IX are supposed to protect trans students from discrimination, but that's hard to put into practice, writes Eri Svenson.
April 5, 2016
D.C. Principal Comes Out to Students for Pride
The Westboro Baptist Church, however, has planned a protest at the school.
June 4, 2014
Hundreds Protest After School Suspends Bullied Gay Teen
Students at Lee's Summit High School say administrators have failed to stop the bullying, and the victim and his friends have been punished after they tried to defend themselves.
October 6, 2021
Alaska School Board Votes to Ban Trans Girls From School Sports
Only the board’s lone student advisor voted against the ban.
September 1, 2023
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.
September 12, 2024
Michigan Board of Education Adopts Guidelines Protecting Transgender Students
The board approved a set of recommendations for K-12 schools that advocate for transgender students to have access to facilities comporting with their gender identity and for schools to protect their privacy.
September 14, 2016
Trans Student's Bathroom Struggle: History Repeats Itself
Lila Perry's fight for her right to use the girls' bathroom at her Missouri high school echoes similar battles for equal access that marked the broader American civil rights movement.
September 2, 2015
Arlington Schools Chief Rejects Youngkin’s ‘Discriminatory’ Trans Policies
He says his school system will stick to its inclusive policies which are in accordance with Virginia state law.
July 24, 2023
School Board Boots California Schools Chief From Meeting on Trans Policies
The Chino board president accused state official Tony Thurmond of perverting children because he opposes anti-trans measures.
July 22, 2023
What Owasso police, school and Oklahoma’s chief medical examiner have said about Nex Benedict’s death
Owasso police shared a new statement with The Advocate about Nex's death and media reports about what happened.
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March 4, 2024