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Which states teach LGBTQ+ topics in school? Here are the 7 states with inclusive curricula

In a time when queer education is under attack, few states have instead opted to protect it.

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How the Oscars are honoring queer history with Rustin and Nyad according to Academy CEO Bill Kramer

With a gay man, Bill Kramer, at the helm of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, queer and diverse stories are in good hands. Here, he discusses how nominated queer films about real people like Rustin and Nyad are now part of a historical record.

Teacher tired culture war support LGBTQ curriculum

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Teachers are tired of the culture wars — and many support LGBTQ+ curricula, Pew survey finds

If there's one thing teachers can agree on, it's that government overreach has gone too far.

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Jared Polis on being a dad, husband — and America's first out gay governor

The Colorado leader opens up about maintaining an idyllic home life in increasingly uncertain times.

Hayward Unified School District School Photos Welcome Back Rainbow Love

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Conservatives are outraged by this California school's LGBTQ+ policies

In expressing their disdain for policies pushing so-called "LGBT ideology," conservatives are actually taking a stance against anti-bullying rules.

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'Rustin' Writer Julian Breece On Bringing a Black Gay Hero to the Screen

The biopic of unsung civil rights leader Bayard Rustin starts streaming on Netflix today.

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Portland Will Name City Square for Legendary Drag Queen Darcelle XV

The move to honor the late performer demonstrates the Oregon city's commitment to inclusion and the LGBTQ+ community, city leaders say.

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Which states teach LGBTQ+ topics in school? Here are the 7 states with inclusive curricula

In a time when queer education is under attack, few states have instead opted to protect it.

Washington makes school curriculum more 'inclusive' by adding LGBTQ+ history

When students "feel a connection to what they’re learning, they do better," said Democratic Sen. Marko Liias.

How the Oscars are honoring queer history with Rustin and Nyad according to Academy CEO Bill Kramer

With a gay man, Bill Kramer, at the helm of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, queer and diverse stories are in good hands. Here, he discusses how nominated queer films about real people like Rustin and Nyad are now part of a historical record.

Teachers are tired of the culture wars — and many support LGBTQ+ curricula, Pew survey finds

If there's one thing teachers can agree on, it's that government overreach has gone too far.

Jared Polis on being a dad, husband — and America's first out gay governor

The Colorado leader opens up about maintaining an idyllic home life in increasingly uncertain times.

Conservatives are outraged by this California school's LGBTQ+ policies

In expressing their disdain for policies pushing so-called "LGBT ideology," conservatives are actually taking a stance against anti-bullying rules.

'Rustin' Writer Julian Breece On Bringing a Black Gay Hero to the Screen

The biopic of unsung civil rights leader Bayard Rustin starts streaming on Netflix today.

Remembering the LGBTQ+ history of a queer haven in Pennsylvania’s countryside

Uncover the history of New Hope, Pennsylvania, the subject of five short documentaries premiering this fall.

Miami-Dade School Board Considering LGBTQ+ History Month Recognition

Prospects for passage of the recognition are slim in light of state’s “don’t say gay” law.

California School District Agrees to Inclusive Textbooks, Avoids $1.5M Fine

In Temecula, where a school board member called Harvey Milk a pedophile, the board has adopted a new social studies curriculum but will review and maybe rewrite materials about Milk and the LGBTQ+ rights movement.

Portland Will Name City Square for Legendary Drag Queen Darcelle XV

The move to honor the late performer demonstrates the Oregon city's commitment to inclusion and the LGBTQ+ community, city leaders say.

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.

10 Iconic Photos of LGBTQ+ History From Getty Images

This specially curated gallery comes with some illuminating captions from Getty Images' curator Shawn Waldron.

Equality Florida Issues Travel Advisory to LGBTQ+ Visitors to the State

“Florida may not be a safe place to visit or take up residence,” says the advisory.

1973: When the LGBTQ+ Movement Caught Fire

Stonewall shook the establishment, but four years later, queer rights started to take over the mainstream.

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In a time when queer education is under attack, few states have instead opted to protect it.

When students "feel a connection to what they’re learning, they do better," said Democratic Sen. Marko Liias.

With a gay man, Bill Kramer, at the helm of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, queer and diverse stories are in good hands. Here, he discusses how nominated queer films about real people like Rustin and Nyad are now part of a historical record.

If there's one thing teachers can agree on, it's that government overreach has gone too far.

The Colorado leader opens up about maintaining an idyllic home life in increasingly uncertain times.

In expressing their disdain for policies pushing so-called "LGBT ideology," conservatives are actually taking a stance against anti-bullying rules.

The biopic of unsung civil rights leader Bayard Rustin starts streaming on Netflix today.

Uncover the history of New Hope, Pennsylvania, the subject of five short documentaries premiering this fall.

Prospects for passage of the recognition are slim in light of state’s “don’t say gay” law.

In Temecula, where a school board member called Harvey Milk a pedophile, the board has adopted a new social studies curriculum but will review and maybe rewrite materials about Milk and the LGBTQ+ rights movement.

The move to honor the late performer demonstrates the Oregon city's commitment to inclusion and the LGBTQ+ community, city leaders say.

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

This specially curated gallery comes with some illuminating captions from Getty Images' curator Shawn Waldron.

“Florida may not be a safe place to visit or take up residence,” says the advisory.

Stonewall shook the establishment, but four years later, queer rights started to take over the mainstream.