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Georgia mom of trans & nonbinary kids recounts 'traumatic' removal from school board meeting

Lena Kotler-Wallace tells The Advocate about her forceful removal from a school board meeting after defending her autistic, transgender, and nonbinary children.

Virginia School Board Meeting Erupts Over Trans Students' Rights

A proposed policy would require staff to use the students' preferred pronouns and allow them to use facilities that fit their gender identity. 

Moms for Liberty chapter chair takes off clothing at school board meeting

Beth Bourne, who has in the past come under fire for over-the-top anti-LGBTQ+ stunts, removed her pants and top at a Davis school board meeting.

Owasso schools failed to protect Nex Benedict, say speakers at board meeting

The school board came in for a torrent of criticism at its first meeting since the trans student's death.

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.

Fighting Erupts Outside California School Board Meeting Over Pride Month

Three people were arrested in the incident, according to Glendale police.

Idaho School Board Meeting Erupts in Chaos Over LGBTQ-Inclusive Policy

Several residents of Caldwell, Idaho, said the policy would go against God's laws, and a state senator threatened board members with litigation.

Right-Wing Extremists to Protest School Board Meeting Over Pride Flags

Because the Castro Valley Unified School District decided to paint inclusive murals featuring the Progress Pride flag, right-wing radicals plan to protest.

Florida School Board Votes Down LGBT Antibias Policy

Opponents called transgender people 'delusional' and urged the public schools to teach 'God's word.'

Georgia mother of trans and nonbinary children forcibly removed from school board meeting

"I'm not resisting and this is what fascists do!" Lena Kotler said as police officers carried her.

Moms for Liberty Co-Founder to Address Sexual Hypocrisy Scandal at Florida School Board Meeting

Bridget Ziegler, a Sarasota County School Board member and co-founder of Moms for Liberty, is facing calls for resignation following her husband’s sexual assault investigation and revelations of secret throuple with another woman.

LGBTQ+ People 'Deserve Death' Says Arkansas Preacher

Tuesday's Conway School Board meeting sounded more like a fundamentalist sermon than a public school board meeting.

Boy Scouts Confirm They May Drop Gay Ban

The group's board of directors meets next week to discuss the issue.

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U.S. Senate Hopeful Josh Mandel Goes on Anti-Trans, Anti-Mask Rant

Mandel made the remarks at a school board meeting in Ohio, from which he was ejected for not following board policy.

Trump loves Betty Buckley, but the LGBTQ+ ally doesn't love him

He mused about the Broadway star at his first Kennedy Center board meeting.

Pennsylvania School District Quickly Reverses Far-Right Policies Under Democratic Control

People were so happy with the newly Democrat-controlled school board that they tailgated before the meeting.

Virginia Beach Students Push Back Against Glenn Youngkin's Anti-Trans Policies

The students have been attending every school board meeting for the past year to speak out.

Boy Scouts of America Moves to Lift Ban on Gay Adults

A resolution OK'd by a committee Friday still needs ratification by the group's executive board, which will meet July 27.

California to Fine School District $1.5M Over Rejecting Harvey Milk Textbook Materials

The Temecula Valley School District’s president called Harvey Milk a “pedophile” during a board meeting in May.

Passions Run Hot in Texas Over 'Polarizing' LGBT Protections

Although a school board vote on proposed policies was postponed, Thursday night's meeting drew many attendees with strong opinions.

Missed meetings and calls for impeachment: Troubles pile up for Oklahoma's schools chief

Ryan Walters failing to attend a board meeting is just the latest reason lawmakers from both parties are upset with him.