Karoline Leavitt: Trump wants 'less LGBTQ graduate majors' from Harvard
The White House Press Secretary justified cutting funds to Harvard by saying Trump would rather give them to trade schools, not "LGBTQ graduate majors."
May 28, 2025
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Which states teach LGBTQ+ topics in school? Here are the 7 states with inclusive curricula
In a time when queer education is under attack, few states have instead opted to protect it.
March 29, 2024
Virginia Schools Defy State Mandate for Trans-Inclusive Policies
School boards are seeing heated discussions and transphobic comments, such as a parent saying trans restroom access will lead to "gang rape."
August 25, 2021
Tennessee Lawmaker Revives State's 'Don't Say Gay' Bill for Schools
Rep. Bruce Griffey says if schools can't teach religion, they also should not "promote, normalize, support or address LGBT issues or lifestyle."
February 11, 2022
Utah H.S. Elects State's First Trans Prom Queen
Maka Brown had nothing but gratitude for her supportive classmates, boyfriend, and family as she accepted the tiara this weekend.
May 2, 2015
UNC Schools Begin Offering Gay Military Spouses In-State Tuition
Despite a state ban on same-sex marriage, the University of North Carolina system has begun offering in-state tuition to the gay spouses of military personnel, so long as they were wed in states that have instituted marriage equality.
May 30, 2014
Kentucky lawmakers fight state funding for school that expelled gay student
At least a dozen Kentucky lawmakers, including gay state senator Ernesto Scorsone (pictured), are banding together to file a legal brief in support of a lawsuit seeking to stop state funding of a Baptist college that recently expelled a student for being gay.
May 3, 2006
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.
August 29, 2024
Vermont Christian School Sues State After It Was Penalized for Being Anti-Trans
Officials at Mid Vermont Christian School say the state is committing unconstitutional religious discrimination.
November 27, 2023
Over a quarter of college applicants are rejecting schools over their states' politics: report
Over a quarter of college applicants (28 percent) said in a new survey that they "exclude schools solely based on political considerations in the state where the institution is located."
October 25, 2024
In GOP-led states with anti-LGBTQ+ laws, school hate crimes quadruple: report
A recent analysis highlights the rise in incidents and the critical role of crisis services for LGBTQ+ youth in the wake of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation.
March 12, 2024
Book bans in schools are more widespread than ever. Which states have had the most?
The bans, which often target LGBTQ-themed books, have gained steam in some of the expected states and others that may be a bit surprising.
October 3, 2025
LGBTQ+ Groups to North Carolina School District: State's 'Don't Say Gay' Law Is Discrimination
The Buncombe County district is violating Title IX by implementing the law, according to the groups.
December 18, 2023
Federal judge rules in favor of public schools in 16 states that refused to comply with Trump's trans ban
The judge will block the Trump administration's attempt to restrict funding for sex education from schools that teach it in an inclusive way.
October 21, 2025
Republican Oklahoma schools chief to roll out anti-'woke' test for teachers coming in from blue states
"You’re not going to come in here and teach that there’s 27 genders," Superintendent Ryan Walters said.
July 24, 2025
Crisis calls among Oklahoma LGBTQ+ youth drop after Ryan Walters quit his job as the state’s schools chief
“The relief expressed by callers is palpable, and we are grateful for the positive impact his departure has had on the mental well-being of our community,” Rainbow Youth Project director Lance Preston said.
October 30, 2025
Alaska School Sports Association Bars Trans Girls From Female Teams
This follows a similar vote from the state school board.
October 12, 2023
College volleyball team at heart of anti-transgender student athlete debate loses tournament
The San Jose State University lost to Colorado State on Saturday. The school had been targeted in recent debates about trans women in sports.
December 1, 2024
Trump's Education Department investigates schools for trans inclusion in sports
San José State, the University of Pennsylvania, and a Massachusetts school association face investigations.
February 10, 2025
Illinois Mandates LGBTQ Inclusion in Public School Curricula
Illinois is the fifth state to require that schools teach about the contributions of LGBTQ people.
August 12, 2019
N.C. May Lose Federal Funding for Passing Anti-LGBT Bill
The state could lose billions of dollars in federal funding for schools, highways, and housing.
April 2, 2016