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Another University of Oklahoma instructor suspended in biblical psychology paper grading controversy

The university is investigating whether the second instructor engaged in "viewpoint discrimination."

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News

Oklahoma University instructor suspended for failing student’s unscientific anti-trans psychology essay

Although the student did not properly complete the assignment to academic standards, the university is investigating the teacher.

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World

Oklahoma school board scraps antidiscrimination policy in wake of Equality Ride

Days after the Equality Ride bus toured the state of Oklahoma, with stops at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa and Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee, the Oklahoma board of education struck the sexual orientation portion from its antidiscrimination policy.

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Transgender

HRC: This University Prez is 'Despicable'

Oklahoma Wesleyan University president Everett Piper says he's 'proud' to discriminate against transgender students.

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Religion

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. 

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News

Fired Over Gay Guest Speaker, Former Tenured Professor Files Lawsuit

Fired for bringing in a gay guest speaker, the former tenured professor filed suit against the Oklahoma university where he used to teach.

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Transgender

Oklahoma Hospital Ends Gender-Affirming Care for Youth Due to Law

A new law signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt withholds federal funds from the University of Oklahoma Medical Center unless it ceases providing such care.

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News

Christian University Allegedly Fires Professor for Hosting Gay Speaker

The professor had reportedly invited several speakers to discuss obstacles they had to overcome in their careers.

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Politics

Oklahoma student play about Shakespearean theater shut down over gender laws

The co-directors remain optimistic about the show, but nervous about the political implications of the ordeal when it comes to the repression of student rights.

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Politics

WATCH: First Oklahoma City to Protect LGBT Rights

Norman is the first city in the Sooner State to fully embrace comprehensive nondiscrimination protections for LGBT individuals.
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News

Citing Skrmetti, appeals court rejects challenge to Oklahoma ban on gender-affirming care for youth

The Supreme Court's ruling in U.S. v. Skrmetti is having repercussions.

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Law

Families With Trans Kids Sue Over Oklahoma Ban on Gender-Affirming Care

The suit comes one day after Gov. Kevin Stitt signed the measure into law.

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World

Professor Terminated for Being Transgender

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Politics

Oklahoma Seeks to Criminalize Gender-Affirming Care Up to Age 21

Republican Rep. Jim Olsen's bill would make the provision of this care a felony, with a prison sentence of up to 10 years and/or a fine of up to $100,000.

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Politics

History in Oklahoma: Feds Sue School for Trans Discrimination

The Department of Justice files its first suit challenging discrimination against a transgender person.

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World

Gay in the red states

Living in the buckle of the Bible Belt isn't always easy for these GLBT Oklahomans, but they're determined to live openly, make a difference, and save their home state from itself

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Health Care

Oklahoma Close to Criminalizing Gender-Affirming Care for Youth

The bill that's advancing would make it a felony to provide this care.

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Law

Oklahoma Bans Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Minors

The legislation, signed Monday by Gov. Kevin Stitt, includes the possibility of felony charges for violation.

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Politics

Tennessee Advances Bill Requiring Warnings About Trans Restroom Use

Gov. Bill Lee must now decide whether to sign or veto the measure. Meanwhile, Oklahoma lawmakers advanced a ban on sexual and gender diversity training.
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Marriage Equality

This Couple Makes A Supreme Step for Oklahoma

Oklahoman and out musician Eric Himan talks marriage plans with Mary Bishop and Sharon Baldwin, one of the couples bringing equality to his state, and possibly the country.

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News

Oklahoma trans woman fired over Charlie Kirk comments was nearly driven to suicide

Paula Sofia Schonauer was doxxed and fired, but an act of kindness pulled her out of a "death spiral."