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Texas teachers are being forced to deadname transgender students under a new state law

A Texas law requires school employees to use names and pronouns that conform to students’ sex at birth.

Banned books and Spotsylvania County Superintendent Mark Taylor

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Question on Sexually Explicit School Library Books Upsets Virginia Parents

They say they can’t access their children’s school records without first answering a question they believe is political and asked in bad faith.

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8,500 Schools Participate in Day of Silence

Resistance by the nation's most vehemently antigay groups could not keep the National Day of Silence from garnering a record number of participants this year. More than 8,500 middle schools, high schools, and colleges in the United States participated in the 12th annual day of action on April 25, which is coordinated by the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network to promote safe school environments for LGBT and ally students.

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California Judge Halts School Policy Outing Trans Students for Now

The judge found the policy violated the state constitution by discriminating based on the student’s sex.

Diverse young high school students listening to teacher in classroom

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In a major win for trans students, New Jersey court rules against forced outing policies

The pair of rulings came in an environment where Trump and red states are pushing anti-trans policy across the United States.

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Judge blocks California school district’s transgender outing policy

“This ruling acknowledges that every student deserves to feel safe, respected, and supported in their schools – without fear of being outed against their will,” Tony Hoang, executive director of Equality California, said.

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Gavin Newsom’s office says Linda McMahon’s ‘fake’ threats over trans kids in sports ‘divorced from reality’

“Secretary McMahon is confusing government with her WrestleMania days — dramatic, fake, and completely divorced from reality. This won’t stick,” the California governor's office told The Advocate.

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Texas teachers are being forced to deadname transgender students under a new state law

A Texas law requires school employees to use names and pronouns that conform to students’ sex at birth.

Question on Sexually Explicit School Library Books Upsets Virginia Parents

They say they can’t access their children’s school records without first answering a question they believe is political and asked in bad faith.

Bullied Gay Teen Settles With Ind. School for $65K

Dynasty Young's expulsion will be wiped from his record, and the school district that ignored his pleas to protect him from bullying will pay the 18-year-old $65,000.

Kenyan Trans Woman Wins Landmark Victory

Audrey Mbugua's high-profile lawsuits have not only won her the right to change her school records: They've drawn national attention to the push for transgender equality.

8,500 Schools Participate in Day of Silence

Catholic School Staffer Fired for Same-Sex Marriage Goes to Court

Kate Drumgoole was fired for her marriage. Her school claims "religious freedom" and wants her lawsuit dismissed, but she says it should abide by state antidiscrimination law.

Update: Ala. HS Coach Suspended for Antigay Remarks

Bob Grisham, who says he misspoke, was caught on tape saying what 'queers' do is 'an abomination' and calling Michelle Obama 'fat butt.'

Mo. School Outs Trans Student to Classmates' Parents

A Missouri school district issued a letter to parents last week, informing them of another student's transgender status and asking fellow students to avoid bullying. But did the district violate federal law in the process?

Transgender boy takes Oklahoma officials to court in fight for gender identity

Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters says he won’t play the “transgender game.” J. Doe just wants to be himself.

Catholic Church Orders School to Cover Pride Mural, Calling It Obscene

A priest at a church in New Jersey was offended by a reproduction of Keith Haring's interlocking male symbols.

Dept. of Education: Yes, Title IX Protects Trans Students

The federal Department of Education released new guidance for schools about Title IX's implications for transgender students on Friday.

Florida's book bans have now come for dictionaries

A children's dictionary is one of almost 3,000 books under review at a Florida school district.

California Judge Halts School Policy Outing Trans Students for Now

The judge found the policy violated the state constitution by discriminating based on the student’s sex.

In a major win for trans students, New Jersey court rules against forced outing policies

The pair of rulings came in an environment where Trump and red states are pushing anti-trans policy across the United States.

53 House Republicans Target Jennings

Judge blocks California school district’s transgender outing policy

“This ruling acknowledges that every student deserves to feel safe, respected, and supported in their schools – without fear of being outed against their will,” Tony Hoang, executive director of Equality California, said.

Gavin Newsom’s office says Linda McMahon’s ‘fake’ threats over trans kids in sports ‘divorced from reality’

“Secretary McMahon is confusing government with her WrestleMania days — dramatic, fake, and completely divorced from reality. This won’t stick,” the California governor's office told The Advocate.

Vt. Man Arrested For Threatening Daughter’s School Over Trans People

Shane Gobeil reportedly told police that he intended to buy an assault rifle and if anyone trans or in drag came near his daughter he'd "kill 'em."

LGBTQ+ Books Given Warning Labels in Florida School District

Collier County Public Schools in Florida added the warnings to physical and online versions of books.

Maine fights Trump DOJ demand for identity of every student athlete in the state

The Maine Principals' Association said it won't expose personal information for students to assuage the fight against transgender participation in athletics.

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A Texas law requires school employees to use names and pronouns that conform to students’ sex at birth.

They say they can’t access their children’s school records without first answering a question they believe is political and asked in bad faith.

Dynasty Young's expulsion will be wiped from his record, and the school district that ignored his pleas to protect him from bullying will pay the 18-year-old $65,000.

Audrey Mbugua's high-profile lawsuits have not only won her the right to change her school records: They've drawn national attention to the push for transgender equality.

Kate Drumgoole was fired for her marriage. Her school claims "religious freedom" and wants her lawsuit dismissed, but she says it should abide by state antidiscrimination law.

Bob Grisham, who says he misspoke, was caught on tape saying what 'queers' do is 'an abomination' and calling Michelle Obama 'fat butt.'

A Missouri school district issued a letter to parents last week, informing them of another student's transgender status and asking fellow students to avoid bullying. But did the district violate federal law in the process?

Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters says he won’t play the “transgender game.” J. Doe just wants to be himself.

A priest at a church in New Jersey was offended by a reproduction of Keith Haring's interlocking male symbols.

The federal Department of Education released new guidance for schools about Title IX's implications for transgender students on Friday.

A children's dictionary is one of almost 3,000 books under review at a Florida school district.

The judge found the policy violated the state constitution by discriminating based on the student’s sex.

The pair of rulings came in an environment where Trump and red states are pushing anti-trans policy across the United States.

“This ruling acknowledges that every student deserves to feel safe, respected, and supported in their schools – without fear of being outed against their will,” Tony Hoang, executive director of Equality California, said.

“Secretary McMahon is confusing government with her WrestleMania days — dramatic, fake, and completely divorced from reality. This won’t stick,” the California governor's office told The Advocate.

Shane Gobeil reportedly told police that he intended to buy an assault rifle and if anyone trans or in drag came near his daughter he'd "kill 'em."

Collier County Public Schools in Florida added the warnings to physical and online versions of books.

The Maine Principals' Association said it won't expose personal information for students to assuage the fight against transgender participation in athletics.

The Tennessee Christian Preparatory School's handbook lists same-sex sexual relations along with bestiality and incest as sins of immorality.