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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.

Crisis calls among Oklahoma LGBTQ+ youth drop after Ryan Walters quit his job as the state’s schools chief

“The relief expressed by callers is palpable, and we are grateful for the positive impact his departure has had on the mental well-being of our community,” Rainbow Youth Project director Lance Preston said.

Oklahoma trans woman fired over Charlie Kirk comments was nearly driven to suicide

Paula Sofia Schonauer was doxxed and fired, but an act of kindness pulled her out of a "death spiral."

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."

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.

Watch Ryan Walters literally flee Oklahoma news anchor’s questions after telling Fox News he’s resigning

The state schools chief used local Fox affiliate KOKH's studio to make the announcement but ran away when anchor Wendy Suares had some questions.

Oklahoma advocates & educators celebrate State Superintendent Ryan Walters’s resignation as ‘pivotal moment’

The controversial Republican announced his resignation on Fox News.

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.

Oklahoma student play about Shakespearean theater shut down over gender laws

The co-directors remain optimistic about the show, but nervous about the political implications of the ordeal when it comes to the repression of student rights.

Missed meetings and calls for impeachment: Troubles pile up for Oklahoma's schools chief

Ryan Walters failing to attend a board meeting is just the latest reason lawmakers from both parties are upset with him.

Marriage equality will be banned in these 31 states if Obergefell is overturned

Over 60 percent of the country will no longer have marriage equality if the U.S. Supreme Court reverses it.

Which state has the least transgender people? These are the bottom 10

These are the states with the lowest number of trans people per capita.

Education Secretary Linda McMahon snubs Oklahoma’s extremist superintendent of schools

The Trump cabinet official's representatives asked state officials to keep Ryan Walters, the firebrand schools chief, off her schedule.

Citing Skrmetti, appeals court rejects challenge to Oklahoma ban on gender-affirming care for youth

The Supreme Court's ruling in U.S. v. Skrmetti is having repercussions.

22 states that have passed anti-LGBTQ+ laws in 2025 so far

Here are all the anti-LGBTQ+ laws that have been passed so far in 2025, and which states they come from.

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Far-right Oklahoma schools head Ryan Walters had nude women on TV during meeting: report

Walters, a Republican, has often railed against sexual material.

Republican Oklahoma schools chief to roll out anti-'woke' test for teachers coming in from blue states

"You’re not going to come in here and teach that there’s 27 genders," Superintendent Ryan Walters said.

Supreme Court orders judges to reconsider protections for transgender people in four states

The decision will impact LGBTQ+ populations in Idaho, North Carolina, Oklahoma and West Virginia.

SCOTUS rules against nation's first religious charter school

A split decision keeps in place a lower court ruling barring St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School in Oklahoma from accessing funds in the state's charter school program.

What states are the most dangerous for LGBTQ+ people? Here are the worst 15

A lot of states are passing laws that target the LGBTQ+ community — but these 15 are the absolute worst.

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