Florida judge strikes down state law used to ban books: 'None of these books are obscene'
Judge Carlos Mendoza ruled that Florida's ban on books that "describe sexual conduct" is too broad.
August 15, 2025
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Mahmoud v. Taylor: Everything to know about the Supreme Court case to ban LGBTQ+ books
Arguments are scheduled next week for Mahmoud v. Taylor, which could further roll back students' rights to information.
April 17, 2025
Florida high school teacher loses job for using student's preferred name
Melissa Calhoun is believed to be the first teacher to be fired for using a student's preferred name.
April 10, 2025
Student Asks Obama About Gay Rights
What does he plan beyond his State of the Union pledge to repeal the "don't ask, don't tell" policy?
January 29, 2010
Ahead of Wednesday Walkout, a Book Reminds Students of Their Rights
In anticipation of tomorrow's student walkout against gun violence, a free comic book details students' First Amendment rights.
March 13, 2018
WATCH: Fla. Trans Teen Faces Down Haters
The haters came in big numbers and matching tops, but they couldn't silence a trans boy and a trans girl and their supporters.
February 5, 2016
NOM Goes After Transgender Students Rights Law
An effort to repeal a new transgender rights law for students in California is underway.
September 21, 2013
Youngkin’s Rhetoric of 'Parental Rights' Abandons Students Like Us
Our schools are in crisis. We hope our leaders stop focusing so much on polling boosts and fundraising hauls and instead, address the depression, abuse, and harassment that ravages our schools.
October 28, 2022
Q-niverse Informs, Empowers NYC LGBTQ+ Students on Their Rights
It is OK to say "gay" in New York City schools, and a new animated video series helps students learn about their rights.
July 5, 2022
Report: LGBTQ+ Students Are Target of Coordinated Right-Wing Attack
Some 280 bills seeking to limit classroom discussions of LGBTQ+ and racial issues or create a hostile school climate have been introduced this year.
March 17, 2022
Federal Judge Rules in Favor of Maryland Trans Student's Rights
Max Brennan had been barred from using the boys' locker room for gym class.
March 13, 2018
Georgetown's LGBT Student Housing Draws Right-Wing Ire
The space, to open in the fall, is designed for students exploring issues of gender and sexual orientation, and the far right claims the Georgetown is abandoning its Catholic roots.
January 23, 2018
Christian H.S. Says It Can Expel Students With LGBT Siblings
Trinity Academy in Kansas says LGBT acceptance, which runs “counter to the standing of a Biblical lifestyle," is grounds for expulsion.
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May 20, 2016
Students Demand Christian Colleges Uphold Title IX
Activists are demanding that California's Biola University and Oklahoma Baptist University withdraw waivers the schools requested to ignore Title IX protections against sex-based discrimination.Â
February 9, 2016
Virginia School Board Meeting Erupts Over Trans Students' Rights
A proposed policy would require staff to use the students' preferred pronouns and allow them to use facilities that fit their gender identity.Â
June 24, 2021
Judge: School District Violated Trans Student Gavin Grimm's Rights
The Gloucester County, Va., School Board was wrong to deny Grimm use of the boys' restroom, a federal judge ruled.
August 9, 2019
Alt-Right Student Doesn't Even Get Wrist Slap in Nebraska
Daniel Kleve, a self-proclaimed white nationalist student at the University of Nebraska, appeared in a video saying he loves violence.
February 9, 2018
Transparent Star 'Dumbfounded' Over Trump's Reversal of Trans Students Rights
"They clearly know nothing about transgender youth," Amy Landecker said at a pre-Oscar party on Friday.
February 26, 2017
Federal Judge Denies Trans Student Access to Male Restroom
The battle for trans-inclusive K-12 education heats up after a federal judge denies a high school student's request to use the boys' restroom.
September 6, 2015
Local Virginia School Board Rejects Bathroom Rights for Trans Students
A county school board in Virginia passed a policy restricting trans students to using single-stall restrooms or those for their birth gender.
December 10, 2014