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Democrats introduce resolution in support of LGBTQ+ youth

The resolution demands "equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure."

After Nex Benedict's death, 350 LGBTQ+ groups, activists, and celebs urge Oklahoma superintendent's removal

Ryan Walters has allowed a climate of hate to thrive in Oklahoma schools, an open letter says in light of trans student Nex Benedict's death.

Another LGBTQ+ Rights Group Leaves X/Twitter Over Transphobic Content

The education advocacy group GLSEN cited a report from the Center for Countering Digital Hate that identified deficiencies in monitoring hateful content.

Virginia School Board Rejects $10k It Gets Better Grant Supporting LGBTQ+ Students

The school district rejected a grant from the It Gets Better Project, which has awarded $600,000 to schools to support LGBTQ+ students.

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Mike Johnson Says the Gays Ended Rome in Newly Released Audio Recordings

Unearthed remarks on gay conversion therapy and derogatory comments about the LGBTQ+ community put the spotlight on the new speaker’s regressive beliefs.

Annette Bening Calls Transphobia 'Shameful' and 'Hurtful'

At a recent GLSEN event, Bening, the mother of a trans son, warned, "You do not want to make this mama mad."

GLSEN Hosts Star-Studded Fundraiser in Los Angeles to Protect LGBTQ+ Youth

Saturday's event looks to raise money for GLSEN's mission.

GLSEN's New Leaders on Meeting a Crucial Moment for LGBTQ+ Youth

The new board chair and vice chair, Wilson Cruz and Imara Jones, talk about their mission, along with Melanie Willingham-Jaggers, who became executive director last year.

Democratic Governors ‘Rise Up’ to Join in Support of LGBTQ+ Youth

Together, local and state leaders are expressing the urgency to care for LGBTQ+ young people in all communities.

7 Republican Attorneys General Probe Target’s ‘Obscene’ LGBTQ+ Pride Merchandise

They claim the store’s Pride gear was sexualizing kids.

Democrats Introduce Bill to Support LGBTQ & Women’s History in Schools

The bill comes at a time when Republicans are trying to erase and rewrite certain histories.

LGBTQ+ Groups Fight School Censorship With 'Teach the Truth' Day

There will be events across the nation Saturday to promote honest teaching about racial and LGBTQ+ issues.

Conservatives Are Ludicrously Accusing GLSEN of ‘Grooming’ Kids

They claim that making school better for queer and trans kids is somehow indoctrinating kids into “woke gender ideology.”

60 Photos of Your Favorite Celebs Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth at GLSEN Respect Awards

Luminaries from politics, show business, and more turned out to honor Idina Menzel, Justin David Sullivan, Freedom to Learn, and Daniel Hadi.

Activists Urge Target and All Businesses to Push Back on Anti-LGBTQ+ Campaigns

After Target removed some Pride merchandise, LGBTQ+ groups call for it and all businesses, including Anheuser-Busch, to stand up to haters.

41 Photos of Drag Isn’t Dangerous Fundraiser That Raised the Big Bucks for LGBTQ+ Rights

Organizers say the event, which continues to bring in money, raised more than $560,000.

How to Mark Tomorrow's 'Day of Silence' to End LGBTQ+ Discrimination in Schools

LGBTQ+ students and allies will take a vow of silence tomorrow to protest the harmful effects of harassment and discrimination of LGBTQ+ people in schools.

3 Queer High School Seniors on the Reality of 'Grooming'

The GOP would have many believe that students are inundated with sex and gender conversations daily when, in reality, most never hear about those topics in school.

2022 Was a Brutal Year for LGBTQ+ Youth — Will 2023 Be Different?

This year could be worse...