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Question on Sexually Explicit School Library Books Upsets Virginia Parents

They say they can’t access their children’s school records without first answering a question they believe is political and asked in bad faith.

Homophobic Parents Freak Over LGBTQ Library Books in Virginia Schools

A group called Parent and Child Loudoun looks for a good old-fashioned school censorship fight.

Virginia Beach Parents Sue to Force Schools to Adopt Glenn Youngkin's Anti-Trans Policies

The school board in Virginia's largest city recently deadlocked on whether to enact the Republican governor's model policies.

Glenn Youngkin Goes After Transgender Kids in Revised School Policies

His administration’s “model policies” roll back protections the previous Democratic governor implemented to affirm the identities of vulnerable transgender kids.

Virginia sued over Glenn Youngkin’s anti-transgender student policies

The ACLU filed two legal actions against the Republican governor’s education department.

Virginia Beach School Board Adopts Youngkin’s Anti-Transgender Policy Amid Statewide Dispute

In a 9-1 vote, the board revised transgender student guidelines, sparking intensified local dialogue amid a broader debate on transgender rights and education policies in Virginia.

Virginia Democrats Block 6 Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills

Democrats stood in the way of some of the draconian Republican-proposed bills that would have harmed LGBTQ+ children.

Glenn Youngkin Scrambles as Virginia Schools Reject His Anti-Trans Policies

The conservative governor is trying to figure out how to force districts that refuse to discriminate against their students to implement his policies.

Thousands of Virginia Students Walk Out to Protest Anti-Trans Policies

Virginia's Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin wants to roll back transgender students' rights in public schools, but students around the state are rejecting his new policies.

Glenn Youngkin appoints ‘failed Moms for Liberty candidate’ to Virginia Board of Education

Democrats are sounding the alarm over the daughter of late Supreme Court justice Antonin Scalia, Meg Bryce, who they say is a right-wing extremist.

Virginia Democrats Rally to Beat Out Far-Right Politicians on Election Day

The Virginia election is set to be a crucial juncture for LGBTQ+ protections and reproductive rights amid intensified conservative challenges.

Dear Texas Exposes Heartbreak of Trans Parenthood

A brilliant new play premiering at this weekend’s Your True Gender conference in San Luis Obispo, Calif., dramatizes the pain of a trans parent who loses custody of her son.

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.

New School Board President Calls for Burning LGBTQ+ Books

"There is some bad, evil-related material that we have to be careful of and look at," Virginia's Spotsylvania County School Board's new president previously said.

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.

Virginia LGBTQ+ advocates and allies come together to celebrate 10 years of marriage equality

Equality Virginia's annual black-tie affair at Richmond’s Main Street Station was extra special as attendees celebrated same-sex couples’ right to get married.

Change in the wind

It's not just California: Gay and lesbian families are winning important victories and vital recognition throughout the country. A report from the front lines in Utah, Virginia, Maryland, and beyond.

This Awesome Dad Will Be the Anna to His Son's Elsa

An adorable toddler and his two parents are saying "Let It Go" to gender roles this Halloween.

Judge Tosses Lawsuit Against Ohio School District’s Pro-Trans Policies

The judge wrote of the difficulties faced by transgender youth.