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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.

Federal investigation opens into Owasso Public Schools after death of Nex Benedict

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has initiated an investigation into the Oklahoma school district where the 16-year-old sophomore went to school and was bullied before his death.

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Baylor University Gets Exemption From LGBTQ-Related Sexual Harassment Ban

The conservative Christian school didn't like the expansion of Title IX's sexual harassment regulation to include anti-LGBTQ+ harassment.

Biden Administration's New Proposal on Transgender Athletes Draws Criticism

A proposed rule on the enforcement of Title IX would state that overall bans on trans student athletes violate that law but would allow for some exclusion of trans players.

Hate’s New Strategy: Call Trans Kindergartners Sexual Predators

The Alliance Defending Freedom is sinking to new lows, writes Alex Morash of the National LGBTQ Task Force.

LGBT Activist Mariela Castro Allegedly Denied Entry by U.S.

After years of pushing for greater LGBT rights, Cuba's Mariela Castro was to be honored by Equality Forum.

'The Advocates' Podcast: Women in the White House

The Advocate's executive editor, Neal Broverman, sits down with Jessie and Tracy to talk about the Rob Porter scandal and women in the White House.

With visibility comes violence: Increased awareness of transgender people leads to more hate crimes

Exclusive data shows in L.A. County and beyond, transgender people face increased risk of violent crimes as a result of their identity.

Feds: Illinois School Guilty of Anti-Trans Discrimination

The Office of Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education declared that a school in Palatine, Ill., violated federal law by denying a trans student access to females' locker room facilities.

Apology From Police Group Gets Mixed Reviews

The head of the police chiefs association issued an apology on behalf of the police but failed to tie the past to the present. And he's being called out on it.  

The U.S. Owes African-Americans Reparations, Says U.N. Report

A report from the United Nations Working Group outlines the many ways African-Americans have suffered because of racism, white supremacy, and Afrophobia.

Federal Judge Denies Trans Student Access to Male Restroom

The battle for trans-inclusive K-12 education heats up after a federal judge denies a high school student's request to use the boys' restroom.

'Filth,' 'Obscene': GOP Attacks Books About LGBTQ+ Kids, Racism

Republicans launch their latest culture war, with queer and POC youth caught in the crossfire.

Assistant AG Carlos Uriarte is the gay Latine powerhouse shaping the DOJ’s relationship with Congress

The assistant attorney general for legislative affairs navigates the intersection of civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy, and public service.

Justice Dept.: Trans Students Protected Under Title IX

The feds weigh in on the case of a transgender boy in Virginia, affirming his right to self-identify under federal law.

Project 2025 co-author Mike Howell accused of hypocrisy after photo emerges with friend in drag (exclusive)

Howell has condemned drag before. He confirmed to The Advocate that the photo is authentic.

Republicans want colleges to fund student religious groups that discriminate against LGBTQ+ peers

That's part of a bill passed by the U.S. House Thursday, seeking to supersede the "all-comers" policies approved by the Supreme Court in 2010. Democrats, including Equality Caucus Chair Mark Pocan, are outraged.

Transgender Rights Align with Conservative Values

The Fox News crowd needs to realize trans equality is actually part of its agenda.

Why Your Equality Must Include the Disabled

Black, gay, and in a wheelchair, D'Arcee Charington Neal wants everyone like him to not be shortchanged on experiences.

Biden, Blinken, and More Condemn Uganda's Horrific Anti-Homosexuality Act

Sanctions against the nation are possible, President Joe Biden said.