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school boards matter: a guide to effectively advocating at the school board level

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Far-right groups have taken over school boards. Here's how to take them back

Here's how you can fight back against the far-right groups that have infiltrated school boards.

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How LGBTQ+ people are stepping up to run for school board seats on the front lines of America’s culture wars

The LGBTQ+ Victory Institute is seeing its highest demand ever for political training among transgender candidates.

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The Fall of the House of Ziegler: Moms for Liberty, a threesome, and a failed political dynasty

Christian and Bridget Ziegler were the Florida Republican power couple. That is until a sex scandal and allegations of rape pushed the two out of the GOP hierarchy.

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Blue and red states were putting period products in schools — then came the transphobia

For years, bills that put tampons and pads in school bathrooms were gaining traction across states. But the rise of anti-trans legislation has made a health issue political.

school boards matter: a guide to effectively advocating at the school board level

Far-right groups have taken over school boards. Here's how to take them back

Here's how you can fight back against the far-right groups that have infiltrated school boards.

Wisconsin School District Bans Preferred Pronouns & Pride Symbols

Teachers in Kettle Moraine School District are forbidden from using pronouns in email signatures, nor may they display LGBTQ+ Pride symbols.

How LGBTQ+ people are stepping up to run for school board seats on the front lines of America’s culture wars

The LGBTQ+ Victory Institute is seeing its highest demand ever for political training among transgender candidates.

Wisconsin School District to Fire Teacher Over Dolly Parton, Miley Cyrus Song 'Rainbowland'

The teacher says she won’t be deterred from telling the truth and highlighting the right-wing takeover of schools.

New NCAA Policy on Trans Athletes Raises Concerns

The group will now let each sport's governing body set standards for trans inclusion, but some fear this will create a confusing patchwork of policies.

Fla. Gov. DeSantis Signs Historic 'Don't Say Gay Bill,' Enabling Hate

The much derided bill has now become law.

Moms for Liberty Candidates Rejected by Voters in Key School Board Elections

Agenda PAC-endorsed candidates secure victory across multiple states, marking a significant defeat for Moms for Liberty and their anti-LGBTQ+ educational agenda.

Secy of Ed Gay Straight Alliance Groups Protected

How Once-Moderate Bush Got Hijacked by the Religious Right

Our October 1992 cover story explores how George H.W. Bush -- desperate to be reelected -- formed an unholy alliance that haunts us still.

Sen. Alan Simpson was way ahead of his party when it came to LGBTQ+ rights and marriage equality

Opinion: The much beloved former Senator thought it was hypocritical of Republicans to fiddle around with social issues, writes John Casey.

The Fall of the House of Ziegler: Moms for Liberty, a threesome, and a failed political dynasty

Christian and Bridget Ziegler were the Florida Republican power couple. That is until a sex scandal and allegations of rape pushed the two out of the GOP hierarchy.

Could Jared Polis Do More to Fight Trump at the State Level?

The out congressman from Colorado is vying to be the first gay man elected governor of any state.

Florida GOP's Gross Misuse of 'Groomers' on LGBTQ+ Folk Exploits Kids

Desperate to validate the "don't say gay" bills, Florida Republicans stoop to new lows calling LGBTQ+ advocates groomers.

Texas AG Doesn't Understand It's Illegal to Out Trans Students

Ken Paxton argues that parents have a right to know if their child may be transgender.

Meet 3 LGBTQ+ Scientists Putting Pride in STEM

Three successful LGBTQ+ people in STEM discuss their roles and the importance of representation.

Democrats introduce bill to expand gender-affirming care access to mark Trans Day of Visibility

The bill expands medical education and access to gender-affirming care in rural communities.

A (Federal) Case for Marriage

As an all-star legal team mounts an ambitious federal challenge to California's Proposition 8, the future of national marriage equality weighs heavily on its shoulders.

Meet the Point Foundations Class of 2010

The Point Foundation searches for the best and brightest LGBT students.

Marcia Cross: Desperate rumors

It's the little rumor that could: "Marcia Cross is coming out in The Advocate!" Here's how mainstream media gossips took an anonymous Internet posting and had many people believing it--until the Desperate Housewives star herself was forced to deny it

Blue and red states were putting period products in schools — then came the transphobia

For years, bills that put tampons and pads in school bathrooms were gaining traction across states. But the rise of anti-trans legislation has made a health issue political.

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school boards matter: a guide to effectively advocating at the school board level

Here's how you can fight back against the far-right groups that have infiltrated school boards.

Teachers in Kettle Moraine School District are forbidden from using pronouns in email signatures, nor may they display LGBTQ+ Pride symbols.

The LGBTQ+ Victory Institute is seeing its highest demand ever for political training among transgender candidates.

The teacher says she won’t be deterred from telling the truth and highlighting the right-wing takeover of schools.

The group will now let each sport's governing body set standards for trans inclusion, but some fear this will create a confusing patchwork of policies.

The much derided bill has now become law.

Agenda PAC-endorsed candidates secure victory across multiple states, marking a significant defeat for Moms for Liberty and their anti-LGBTQ+ educational agenda.

Our October 1992 cover story explores how George H.W. Bush -- desperate to be reelected -- formed an unholy alliance that haunts us still.

Opinion: The much beloved former Senator thought it was hypocritical of Republicans to fiddle around with social issues, writes John Casey.

Christian and Bridget Ziegler were the Florida Republican power couple. That is until a sex scandal and allegations of rape pushed the two out of the GOP hierarchy.

The out congressman from Colorado is vying to be the first gay man elected governor of any state.

Desperate to validate the "don't say gay" bills, Florida Republicans stoop to new lows calling LGBTQ+ advocates groomers.

Ken Paxton argues that parents have a right to know if their child may be transgender.

Three successful LGBTQ+ people in STEM discuss their roles and the importance of representation.

The bill expands medical education and access to gender-affirming care in rural communities.

As an all-star legal team mounts an ambitious federal challenge to California's Proposition 8, the future of national marriage equality weighs heavily on its shoulders.

The Point Foundation searches for the best and brightest LGBT students.

It's the little rumor that could: "Marcia Cross is coming out in The Advocate!" Here's how mainstream media gossips took an anonymous Internet posting and had many people believing it--until the Desperate Housewives star herself was forced to deny it

For years, bills that put tampons and pads in school bathrooms were gaining traction across states. But the rise of anti-trans legislation has made a health issue political.