Democrats introduce resolution in support of LGBTQ+ youth
The resolution demands "equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure."
April 12 2024 4:35 PM
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Louisiana theatre students take to the state capitol's steps to protest ‘don’t say gay’ bill
Thirteen students traveled from New Orleans to Baton Rouge on March 27 to protest several anti-LGBTQ+ bills up for consideration by the Republican-controlled House and Senate.
April 10 2024 12:03 PM
Small-college association bans all transgender women from women's sports
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics' new policy will go into effect with the 2024-2025 school year.
April 08 2024 8:52 PM
Oklahoma voters recall white supremacist, reject supporters of Ryan Walters
The city of Enid voted out a white nationalist city council member, and Tulsa rejected school board candidates who supported Walters's threat of a state takeover of the city's public schools.
April 04 2024 10:00 AM
New Hampshire advances trans-exclusionary sports bill
If the bill becomes law, New Hampshire would be the first northeastern state with such a statute.
March 26 2024 3:24 PM
District attorney won't bring charges in Nex Benedict's death, calls fight 'mutual combat'
The Tulsa County DA pointed to the state medical examiner's finding of suicide and said the fight the day before the trans student's death "was an instance of mutual combat."
March 21 2024 8:50 PM
Lesbian teacher settles federal discrimination lawsuit with Maine district
Michele Figueira had a stellar 20-year career until she reported the alleged behavior of her supervisor and her lesbian friend.
March 20 2024 3:41 PM
Kentucky lawmakers seek to criminalize 'disruptive conduct' after LGBTQ+ protest
After 19 protesters were arrested when the legislature passed a sweeping anti-LGBTQ+ bill, lawmakers are considering new punishments — which civil rights activists say could limit free speech.
March 18 2024 6:40 PM
Owasso schools failed to protect Nex Benedict, say speakers at board meeting
The school board came in for a torrent of criticism at its first meeting since the trans student's death.
March 12 2024 11:24 AM
After Nex Benedict's death, 350 LGBTQ+ groups, activists, and celebs urge Oklahoma superintendent's removal
Ryan Walters has allowed a climate of hate to thrive in Oklahoma schools, an open letter says in light of trans student Nex Benedict's death.
February 28 2024 7:09 PM
After Nex Benedict's death, Oklahoma's Ryan Walters: Just two genders, as God intended
Walters, the state's superintendent of public instruction, is denying the existence of trans and nonbinary people after nonbinary teen Nex Benedict's death.
February 23 2024 11:56 PM
In Oklahoma, a bathroom law and other policies endanger transgender residents
The death of a nonbinary teen who was beaten in a restroom has brought the state's policies into sharp focus.
February 22 2024 1:52 PM
Georgia hearing: Only anti-trans proponents allowed to speak; those against raise hands
In a hearing in Georgia on Senate Bill 88, a bill that restricts LGBTQ+ curriculum in schools, Republicans only allowed people from Gays Against Groomers and Log Cabin Republicans to speak.
February 16 2024 11:58 AM
Kansas AG says schools must out trans kids to their parents — even without a law requiring it
Republican Attorney General Kris Kobach says concealing students' transition violates parental rights.
February 12 2024 3:41 PM
Utah student athlete threatened after school board member implies she's trans
The student's parents are calling on Natalie Cline to resign from the Utah State Board of Education.
February 08 2024 9:16 PM
Gender-affirming care improves transgender lives, according to largest survey of trans people
The 2022 U.S. Transgender Survey documents the benefits of gender-affirming health care but shows the challenges trans people continue to face.
February 07 2024 11:43 AM
North Carolina's 'don't say gay' law and anti-trans sports statute challenged by activists
The Campaign for Southern Equality filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education, saying these statutes violate federal law.
February 01 2024 10:15 AM
Hate crimes are on the rise at schools, and it's only getting worse for LGBTQ+ students
New FBI data reflects the growing number of hate crimes in the U.S., while highlighting the role that schools play in combating such incidents.
January 31 2024 9:00 AM
Missouri Republicans add trans bathroom ban to 'parents' rights' education bill
"It is a statewide issue that your biological sex matches which locker room and which restroom you're going into," said Republican Sen. Nick Schroer.
January 26 2024 9:55 AM
It Gets Better Project changes name amid challenging landscape for LGBTQ+ youth (exclusive)
With a new name and website, the organization adapts its mission to offer broader support for LGBTQ+ youth, navigating challenges and expanding its reach across America.
January 25 2024 9:30 AM