From Riley Gaines to OU, conservatives are making their failures everyone else's problem
Opinion: Never before have people become so famous for coming in fifth place or failing a homework assignment.
December 9, 2025
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Another University of Oklahoma instructor suspended in biblical psychology paper grading controversy
The university is investigating whether the second instructor engaged in "viewpoint discrimination."
December 8, 2025
Here's what Zohran Mamdani has promised to do for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers as mayor
Here's everything Zohran Mamdani wants to do for LGBTQ+ people in NYC.
December 3, 2025
Oklahoma University instructor suspended for failing student’s unscientific anti-trans psychology essay
Although the student did not properly complete the assignment to academic standards, the university is investigating the teacher.
December 2, 2025
Newly sworn-in Rep. Adelita Grijalva vows to protect LGBTQ+ rights in fiery floor speech
“Our democracy only works when everyone has a voice,” the Arizona congresswoman said.
November 13, 2025
The 10 states that have passed pro-LGBTQ+ bills — or defeated the most anti-LGBTQ+ ones — in 2025
Liberal states stand out for passage of supportive laws, while the sheer volume of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation introduced in some conservative ones means many bills died there.
November 12, 2025
The 10 states that have passed the most anti-LGBTQ+ laws this year — and how locals are fighting back
The states are predictably very red.
November 7, 2025
California Gov. Newsom is considering a presidential run. Here's his LGBTQ+ rights record
Gavin Newsom has been known as a champion of LGBTQ+ rights, but recent actions have some questioning his commitment to the transgender community.
October 28, 2025
Federal judge orders Pentagon to restore LGBTQ+ books, gender & diversity lessons in military schools
Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles ordered Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and DoDEA Director Beth Schiavino-Narvaez to comply immediately.
October 20, 2025
Teaching tolerance isn't indoctrination. It's protection
Opinion: In Mahmoud v. Taylor, the justices gave bigotry a permission slip and ruled that parents can “opt out” of LGBTQ-inclusive lessons, further diminishing lessons and practices on inclusivity in civic society, argues Darek M. Ciszek.
October 20, 2025
NYC schools sue Trump administration for nixing almost $50M in grants over trans protections
The Department of Education killed funding over policies allowing students to use restrooms and participate in sports aligned with their gender identity.
October 17, 2025
Utah sports commission drops challenge to trans sports ban
A case brought by the Utah High School Activities Association and two athletes was voluntarily dismissed.
October 8, 2025
California Gov. Newsom vetoes one pro-trans bill; will he sign others?
After his podcast with the late transphobe Charlie Kirk, some are questioning Newsom's commitment to transgender equality.
October 7, 2025
How LGBTQ+ people are stepping up to run for school board seats on the front lines of America’s culture wars
The LGBTQ+ Victory Institute is seeing its highest demand ever for political training among transgender candidates.
October 6, 2025
Book bans in schools are more widespread than ever. Which states have had the most?
The bans, which often target LGBTQ-themed books, have gained steam in some of the expected states and others that may be a bit surprising.
October 3, 2025
Georgia judge tosses out most of failed college swimmer Riley Gaines’s NCAA lawsuit over trans athletes
The judge allowed part of the case to proceed.
September 26, 2025
7 of Ryan Walters's most heinous anti-LGBTQ+ quotes
The homophobic, transphobic Oklahoma schools superintendent is leaving to take a position fighting teachers' unions. Here are some of his "greatest hits."
September 26, 2025
The fall of Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters and the questions around his resignation
Opinion: Walters deserves what he’s getting: obscurity, irrelevance, and hopefully a long, silent fade into nothingness, writes John Casey.
September 26, 2025
Oklahoma advocates & educators celebrate State Superintendent Ryan Walters’s resignation as ‘pivotal moment’
The controversial Republican announced his resignation on Fox News.
September 25, 2025
Ryan Walters wants Turning Point chapters in Oklahoma high schools — or will he resign before it happens?
Some news outlets are reporting that the far-right superintendent of public instruction may resign as early as this week.
September 24, 2025
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.
September 24, 2025