Scroll To Top

state’s education practices commission

Florida Judge Cites ‘Transgender Ideology’ in Ruling Siding with Teacher Fired for Misgendering Trans Student

“Advocates of transgenderism can be as doctrinaire as religious zealots these days,” the judge wrote in his decision, along with misgendering the student as well.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Announces Members of New State LGBTQ+ Commission

Designed to represent a diverse community, the commission will advise Whitmer on a variety of issues impacting the LGBTQ+ community.

Florida teacher fired for using student's nickname won't get her job back

Ron DeSantis' new Education Commissioner tried to back out of a deal allowing Melissa Calhoun to retain her teaching credentials after a parent accused her of "grooming" a child "to be gay."

Congress Members Urge FTC to Stop 'Ex-Gay' Therapy

The Federal Trade Commission should use its regulatory authority to end this 'unfair, deceptive, and fraudulent practice,' say four congressional Democrats.

Kenya's Reelected Leader Must End Horrifying Anal Exams

Will President Uhuru Kenyatta nudge his nation toward the future or keep it in the past?

Queen Elizabeth: U.K. Will Move to Ban Anti-LGBTQ+ Conversion Therapy

"People should be free to be themselves in the U.K.," briefing notes of the queen's speech read.

Washington gay rights law draws questions, few investigations

More than two months after new civil rights protections for gays and lesbians went into effect, Washington State officials have spent more time answering questions than launching investigations.

The bigots hall of shame

What is going on in Tampa? In June the county commission dissed gay and lesbian pride. Now they're insulting Muslims in the name of the United States. Shame on them for twisting true liberty

Meet the Texas Judge Who Refuses to Marry Same-Sex Couples

Dianne Hensley says performing such marriages is incompatible with her religious faith, and her lawsuit is heading to the Texas Supreme Court.

Biden Issues Wide-Ranging Executive Order Protecting LGBTQ+ Rights

The order directs federal agencies to address health care, education, conversion therapy, homelessness, foster care, and more.

Why Does the World Disregard LGBT People in Latin America?

Legal protections are better in the region than in Africa or Asia, but the lived reality is frightening -- and international advocates are looking away.

Oregon’s Bisexual Gov. Bans Conversion Therapy

The country's first out LGBT governor is also the first to sign a ban on conversion therapy since the White House came out against the practice last month.

Australia to Ban Religious Schools From Expelling Gay Students

A leaked "religious freedom" report sparked public outrage and concern for queer young people.

Gays Should Have Their Own Bathrooms, Says Va. Democrat

Joe Preston, a Democratic candidate for state senate, has a handy solution to make all citizens 'comfortable' when answering the call of nature.

Beto O'Rourke Unveils LGBTQ Rights Platform

If he becomes president, the former Texas congressman says he'll work to pass the Equality Act, appoint an envoy for LGBTQ rights, and more.

Obama's New Budget Will Help Keep LGBT Youth Safe

President Obama's budget includes money for battling discrimination, but the Republicans want to eliminate departments that protect us.

303 Creative SCOTUS Ruling Is Signal to Keep Fighting, Activists Say

The Supreme Court's ruling is narrow in scope but sets the stage for more chipping away at antidiscrimination law.

New Anti-LGBTQ+ Coalition Calls Equality Act a Threat to Children

The Promise to America's Children has many far-right groups and activists as supporters, including Penny Young Nance (pictured) of Concerned Women for America.

Trump Is Literally a Threat to National LGBT Health

Our mental and physical health can't afford a Trump presidency, argues Boston-area LGBT public health advocate D.A. Steward.

Texas Lawmakers Admit Marriage Equality, Incest Link Is Illogical

The legislators made the argument in a brief urging a federal appeals court to uphold the state's ban on same-sex marriage.