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Anti-LGBTQ+ extremist Corey DeAngelis admits to gay adult film past during Christian news interview

The anti-public education crusader said he can’t be canceled despite criticism of hypocrisy.

Right-winger Corey DeAngelis seems to admit to gay adult film persona: ‘victim of poor decisions’

The activist against public education cast himself as a victim. Advocates called out DeAngelis over what they said was his hypocritical anti-LGBTQ+ positions.

Sonia Sotomayor: LGBTQ+ book opt outs 'threaten the very essence of public education'

"Exposing students to the 'message' that LGBTQ people exist, the majority says, is enough to trigger the most demanding form of judicial scrutiny," Sotomayor wrote.

A Vote to Defend Education and LGBTQ+ Youth Will Protect Democracy

Inclusive public education is the foundation of democracy.

Republican running for N.C. schools superintendent falsely claims ‘+’ in LGBTQ+ includes pedophilia

The right-wing extremist is running to be in charge of public education in the state.

LGBT Federal Protections Backed by 78 Percent in New Poll

The Equality Act would include protections in public accommodations, public education, employment, housing, federal funding, jury service, legal protections, and credit.

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Gill Foundation Grants $500K to GenderCool to Help Trans Youth

The money will go toward a public education campaign to counter attacks on trans youth and their families.

Betsy DeVos: Education Reform Can 'Advance God's Kingdom'

The right-wing activist revealed how her Christian faith fuels her drive for public education reform. 

WATCH: Rosie O'Donnell Honored at the Tonys

The Broadway superfan was recognized for her commitment to NYC's public school children through the arts education program Rosie's Theater Kids.

A devastating reality: New report finds violence and erasure ahead of Transgender Day of Remembrance

“If we are not protecting the most marginalized of us, then who is protected at all?” asked Bahari Thomas, A4TE’s director of public education.

Florida to Enforce Transgender Bathroom Ban Even at Private Schools

Though the original law was written for public schools, the Florida Department of Education approved a new rule expanding it to private schools.

WATCH: This Trans Christian Is Fighting for Miss. Equality

In a possible first for trans visibility in a televised public education campaign, Blossom Brown shares her story with HRC's 'All God's Children' series.

BREAKING: Md. Trans Nondiscrimination Act Headed to Gov.

The bill, which would outlaw discrimination on the basis of gender identity in housing, education, and public accommodation, now goes to the governor, who has promised to sign it into law.

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House Republicans Pass Bill to Restrict Transgender Rights in Schools

Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives have passed a measure veiled as a parental rights law that is actually a bill meant to exclude transgender people from public education.

Conservative ex-official warns of crisis in Oklahoma schools under anti-LGBTQ+ superintendent Ryan Walters

A former high-ranking official in the Oklahoma State Department of Education voiced deep concerns about the future of public schools, detailing systemic mismanagement and criticism of punitive measures taken against districts under his leadership.

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.

Stephen Miller's Legal Firm Sues Arizona School District Over Trans-Supportive Policies

The former Donald Trump aide's legal group says Mesa Public Schools' inclusive policies violate parents' rights.

Florida district alleges teacher who used student's nickname was grooming them to 'become gay'

The Brevard Public Schools opened an investigation of Satellite High teacher Melissa Calhoun based on allegations from a parent that the teacher referred to a child with a different name than the one assigned at birth.

Republican lawmaker gloats after Texas university kills LGBTQ+ studies program

“I want to end all taxpayer-funded leftist propaganda in every single one of our public institutions of higher learning.”

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.