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New Biden administration Title IX rule protects transgender students’ bathroom & pronoun use at school

The updated rules enhance protections against discrimination based on sex, including for LGBTQ+ students, but leave the issue of transgender athletes’ participation in sports for further review.

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Conservative ex-official warns of crisis in Oklahoma schools under anti-LGBTQ+ superintendent Ryan Walters

A former high-ranking official in the Oklahoma State Department of Education voiced deep concerns about the future of public schools, detailing systemic mismanagement and criticism of punitive measures taken against districts under his leadership.

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Outrage after Oklahoma education superintendent reframes Nex Benedict’s death without naming the teen

Ryan Walters, the far-right politician responsible for schools in the state, spoke about “woke mobs” and claimed conservatives were under attack.

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Nex Benedict's autopsy report released

The long-awaited report about the death of the LGBTQ+ Oklahoma teenager was released Wednesday.

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First Lady goes to bat for LGBTQ+ rights: 'They want to take our victories away, but we won’t let them'

Amidst a backdrop of protest and advocacy, Dr. Jill Biden highlights the ongoing battle for LGBTQ+ rights and remembers LGBTQ+ teen Nex Benedict.

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Toxicology experts say death from medications in Nex Benedict case ‘very, very uncommon’

Following the announcement that the teenager’s death was suicide through the combined toxicity of two common medications, The Advocate spoke with experts about the risks of these drugs.

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'Death by bullying' — teen’s suicide finding elicits anger and sadness among Oklahoma’s LGBTQ+ community

In the wake of the medical examiner's report, queer Oklahomans have called out the bullying Nex Benedict endured. “Even if it is a suicide, it’s still by bullying,” one person said.

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Nex Benedict died by suicide, says Oklahoma medical examiner

The coroner’s report indicates that Benedict died from a toxic mix of diphenhydramine and fluoxetine.

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In GOP-led states with anti-LGBTQ+ laws, school hate crimes quadruple: report

A recent analysis highlights the rise in incidents and the critical role of crisis services for LGBTQ+ youth in the wake of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation.

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Oklahomans to Libs of TikTok's Chaya Raichik: 'Stay out of our state'

Parents and organizations have released an open letter to the hate-spreader ahead of her potential Oklahoma visit.

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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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Nex Benedict vigils are erupting across the country. Here are powerful photos from these memorials

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Oklahoma superintendent’s ties to anti-trans influencer spark outrage in wake of Nex Benedict’s death

Ryan Walters faces intense scrutiny for his association with controversial figures and policies following the tragic death of the LGBTQ+ student, including connections to an influencer who told his daughters to attack trans students in bathrooms.

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New Biden administration Title IX rule protects transgender students’ bathroom & pronoun use at school

Conservative ex-official warns of crisis in Oklahoma schools under anti-LGBTQ+ superintendent Ryan Walters

Outrage after Oklahoma education superintendent reframes Nex Benedict’s death without naming the teen

Nex Benedict's autopsy report released

First Lady goes to bat for LGBTQ+ rights: 'They want to take our victories away, but we won’t let them'

Outrage after Oklahoma prosecutor declines charges in Nex Benedict bullying death

'Free Mom Hugs' volunteer labeled 'groomer' by hate group. Here's how she responded.

Toxicology experts say death from medications in Nex Benedict case ‘very, very uncommon’

'Death by bullying' — teen’s suicide finding elicits anger and sadness among Oklahoma’s LGBTQ+ community

Nex Benedict died by suicide, says Oklahoma medical examiner

In GOP-led states with anti-LGBTQ+ laws, school hate crimes quadruple: report

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Oklahomans to Libs of TikTok's Chaya Raichik: 'Stay out of our state'

What Owasso police, school and Oklahoma’s chief medical examiner have said about Nex Benedict’s death

Oklahoma High School’s atmosphere of bullying exposed in wake of Nex Benedict’s death

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

Nex Benedict vigils are erupting across the country. Here are powerful photos from these memorials

Oklahoma superintendent’s ties to anti-trans influencer spark outrage in wake of Nex Benedict’s death

Angry donors convert outrage over Nex Benedict’s death into action giving to pro-LGBTQ+ candidates

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