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Republicans want colleges to fund student religious groups that discriminate against LGBTQ+ peers

That's part of a bill passed by the U.S. House Thursday, seeking to supersede the "all-comers" policies approved by the Supreme Court in 2010. Democrats, including Equality Caucus Chair Mark Pocan, are outraged.

A Virginia college bans transgender students — based on language from the year 1900

Sweet Briar College's founder's 1900 will stated that Sweet Briar would be a school for girls and women, and the college must abide by the understanding of gender at that time, administrators say.

Boise State professor ran far-right, anti-LGBTQ+ website: report

Some activists are calling on the university to repudiate Scott Yenor's views; among other things, his site carried an article calling LGBTQ+ people groomers.

Out Congress members outraged as anti-LGBTQ+ bills advance

U.S. House committees approved an anti-trans sports bill and one allowing faith-based discrimination by college groups.

Florida LGBTQ+ advocates slam ban on sociology, DEI at state’s universities

The Florida Board of Governors, which oversees the state’s university system, made the decision to implement higher education reforms championed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Lesbian Toni Atkins announces run for California governor in 2026

Atkins enters a crowded field seeking to succeed Gavin Newsom, who is term-limited.

Black LGBTQ+ Students to Suffer After SCOTUS Strikes Down Affirmative Action

The elimination of affirmative action in admissions decisions will have (un)intended consequences, say critics.

Ketanji Brown Jackson Blasts Clarence Thomas in Affirmative Action Dissent

Thomas accused the court's newest justice of casting all Black people as victims and wanting to "reallocate society’s riches by racial means."

Boston Nonprofit Opens Doors for Marginalized Students Seeking Advanced Degrees

Leadership Brainery looks to provide resources and connections for marginalized communities to gain access to higher education.