'Florida has a First Amendment problem' — judge rules trans teacher can use 'Ms.'
A federal judge has ruled that a trans woman teacher forced to go by "Mr." can return to going by "Ms." and use female pronouns in the classroom.
April 10, 2024
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gender and sexuality
OKCupid Unveils New Options for Gender, Sexuality
The popular dating site will now allow a select group of users to choose from a wide range of new queer identifiers.
November 18, 2014
Most Americans OK Discussing Gender and Sexuality in Schools: Survey
And even conservatives are becoming tired by the culture war over gender in schools.
June 9, 2023
Keira Knightley on Colette as a Modern-Day Gender and Sexual Outlaw
The actress plays the legendary bisexual writer and rule-breaker in what is possibly the queerest movie of the year.
September 21, 2018
ENDA to Be Separated Into Two Bills: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Rep. Barney Frank will be introducing two separate versions of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act: one that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and another one that does the same regarding gender identity. The ENDA bill without trans inclusion will be marked up by the chamber's Education and Labor Committee next Tuesday so that it can be sent to the House floor for a vote, Steven Adamske, a spokesman for Frank, told The Advocate.
September 29, 2007
Lawsuit seeks release of Census data on sexual orientation and gender identity
The information can help in enforcement of civil rights laws, the suit notes.
September 24, 2025
New 'Scientific' Study on Sexuality, Gender Not New or Scientific
The right wing is pushing a study that isn't based in sound science, says famed geneticist Dean Hamer.
August 29, 2016
DHS quietly eliminates ban on surveillance based on sexual orientation and gender identity
The DHS quietly updated its policy manual earlier this month, removing LGBTQ+ identities from the section prohibiting surveillance based solely on immutable characteristics.
February 26, 2025
A nonbinary Census? American Community Survey tests questions on sexual orientation and gender identity
The latest data collection also tries to use gender-neutral terms throughout.
November 13, 2024
Biden’s Title IX sexual orientation and gender identity protections blocked in 26 states
The new rule protecting LGBTQ+ students in schools accepting federal funds took effect in the rest of the country on Thursday.
August 2, 2024
Joe Biden pardons all veterans convicted and discharged over their sexuality or gender identity
“Today, I am righting a historic wrong by using my clemency authority to pardon many former service members who were convicted simply for being themselves,” Biden said.
June 26, 2024
Gavin Newsom authorizes study on youth sports access regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation
The bill also seeks to look at inequities based on race, income, and geography, but Republicans say the goal is to rig research for transgender athletes.
October 14, 2025
Michigan adds sexual orientation and gender identity to hate crime law despite 'far-right fiction'
House Bills 5400 and 5401 amended the definition and sentencing guidelines of the state's 1988 “ethnic intimidation” statute for the first time in over 36 years.
January 27, 2025
Florida students allowed to talk about sexual orientation, gender identity after 'don't say gay' settlement
A legal settlement established that certain discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity are absolutely permitted in Florida schools.
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March 11, 2024
Contemporary Ceramics: Glazed, Fired, and Queer
'Sexual Politics: Gender, Sexuality, and Queerness in Contemporary Ceramics' is the vessel for personal expression in this exhibit.
March 30, 2015
Nine More Must-Read LGBT Memoirs
Nine new autobiographical stories explore gender and sexuality.
September 23, 2013
A 101 Guide to Knowing Thyself (And Understanding Everyone Else)
Our 101 guide to gender identities and sexual orientations.
September 4, 2017
LGBT Religious Film Fest Aims to Build Bridges
The film festival seeks to foster discussions about sexuality, gender, and religion.
February 27, 2015
Queer Middle School Teacher Rebuked for 'Gender Unicorn' Explainer
The teacher handed out the simple gender and sexual identity explainer "The Gender Unicorn," which upset some parents.
August 13, 2019
77% of LGBTQ+ young people have faced workplace sexual harassment, new research finds
Disturbingly, threats to use sexual violence to “fix” young people’s gender and sexuality diversity were reported by 30% of those who experienced workplace sexual harassment.
December 4, 2024
Congresswoman: Being LGBT "Not a Disease To Be Cured"
The congresswoman calls on the Federal Trade Commission to investigate mental health providers' claims that they can change sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
May 15, 2015