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Gay teacher doxxed by Libs of TikTok speaks out

Anthony Nicodemo was targeted by conservative influencers for hanging a "fascists fear teachers" poster.

16 LGBTQ+ movies & TV shows to watch in September 2024

Nothing beats the heat like a late summer binge! Here’s what we are watching all month long!

Southern LGBTQ+ Youth Growing Up in 'Hostile Social Climate': Study

LGBTQ+ youth in the South face difficulties at home and school as well as attacks from lawmakers, says a report from the Campaign for Southern Equality and Campus Pride.

Study: Too Much Social Media Leads to More Isolation and Loneliness

The University of Pittsburgh study found that consistent users of popular social networks were more likely to feel isolated and depressed than their off-the-grid counterparts.

Joe Fryer, NBC News' jack-of-all-trades, is his social studies class's newest celebrity

Fryer keeps busy throughout the week as the newest anchor on Saturday Today, as well as NBC News NOW, and a correspondent reporting across the network.

California to Buy Temecula Students Textbook Rejected Because of Harvey Milk

In rejecting the social studies textbook, the Temecula school board president called Milk a pedophile.

Game Changers: Women You Should Knnow

Here's a suggestion for mandated inclusion of LGBT subjects in public school social studies and history curricula.

WATCH: Teacher Losing Job for Showing Antibullying Film

A social studies teacher has been placed on leave and asked to resign after showing a pro-gay antibullying film after students made homophobic remarks in class.

California Investigates School Board Members Who Called Harvey Milk a 'Pedophile'

The California Department of Education is investigating a school district after its board members rejected a social studies textbook — while calling revered LGBTQ+ activist Harvey Milk a "pedophile."

California School District Agrees to Inclusive Textbooks, Avoids $1.5M Fine

In Temecula, where a school board member called Harvey Milk a pedophile, the board has adopted a new social studies curriculum but will review and maybe rewrite materials about Milk and the LGBTQ+ rights movement.

LGBTQ+ youth feel safer online than in-person — and it's not close

Most LGBTQ+ youth report that their friends online and in person provide nearly twice the support of family.

LGBTQ+ adults agree — Americans don't accept transgender people

Most LGBTQ+ adults believe that there is currently not much to no acceptance at all for trans people, a new survey reports.

Being Trans Is Not a Craze Among Youth, Study Finds

Recent research counters the idea that young people are coming out as trans due to "social contagion."

Report: Supporting Trans Youth Is Scientifically Good for Them

Supporting youth in their gender journey doesn't confuse trans kids or stunt their growth, according to a University of Washington study.

Grindr, Tinder, Scruff: A Recipe for Loneliness

When used excessively, are hookup apps worse for your health than fast food?

Face the Facts

Sharing Online Accounts With Your Partner

A recent study shows that a majority of Internet users who are married or in committed relationships share passwords for one or more of their online accounts with their partners.

Germany Considers Huge Fines for Social Media Hate Speech

A proposed law would fine media companies that don't remove offending posts within a strict time frame.

Right-Wing Takeover of School Board Roils Colorado Community

Even some conservatives say the Woodland Park board has gone too far.

Canadian University Conducts First Nationwide Study of LGBT Cancer Experience

University of British Columbia researchers are focusing on breast and gynecological cancers.