California bans forced outing of LGBTQ+ students as Gov. Gavin Newsom signs landmark law
California is the first and only state to outlaw forced outing.
July 16 2024 2:49 PM
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California is the first and only state to outlaw forced outing.
Justices determined that the plaintiff was discriminated against for having "female genitalia" when the district "does not speculate, inspect, or otherwise inquire as to the genitalia of other male students.”
Two University of Texas professors are suing the Biden Administration for including transgender students in anti-discrimination policies.
Zach Young is running unopposed for his seat in Metro Nashville's third district, solidifying his spot in history.
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DeSantis is still going after queer youth.
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The crowd roared as LGBTQ+ activists demanded the removal of State Superintendent of Schools Ryan Walters.
Trans and nonbinary youth in Oklahoma are suffering from the news of the death of a bullied high school sophomore.
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The Campaign for Southern Equality filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education, saying these statutes violate federal law.
HB 257 defines a “women’s bathroom” and “men’s bathroom” as spaces exclusively designated for females and males, and includes criminal penalties for those found in violation.
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The judge found the policy violated the state constitution by discriminating based on the student’s sex.