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Judge Blocks GA Ban on Hormones for Trans Youth Seeking Gender-Affirming Care
A “broad ban” on hormone treatment for trans kids isn't likely “to serve the state’s interest,” the judge said.
LGBTQ Ally Shot and Killed for Defending Pride Flag in Front of Her Store
Lauri Carleton was “a pillar in [her] community [and] an immovable force in her values for equality, love, and justice.”
Fifth-Grade Teacher in Georgia Fired for Reading Children’s Book to Class
“My Shadow Is Purple” is a Scholastic-approved book recommended for lower primary schools.
Most US Students Say Their School’s Curriculum Doesn’t Include LGBTQ Topics
LGBTQ kids across the country have had to learn about their history from sources beyond textbooks and classrooms.
I Moved to Florida to Teach Despite Right-Wing Censorship. Here’s Why.
I’m confident our union can organize sufficiently to fight back against Gov. Ron DeSantis’s war on public education.
4 in 5 LGBTQ Americans Feel Less Safe Because of Bans on Gender-Affirming Care
Anti-LGBTQ laws and policies “codifies discrimination and stigma into law,” the Human Rights Campaign said.
North Carolina Legislature Overrides Governor’s Vetoes of Anti-Trans Bills
A local trans rights advocate called the vote “an all-out attack on queer and transgender youth in North Carolina.”
House Republicans Embed Anti-LGBTQ Provisions Into Must-Pass Funding Bills
At least 45 provisions have been added that would weaken discrimination protections or restrict gender-affirming care.
Anti-LGBTQ Couple Sues After Foster Care Application Denied
Family acceptance has a strong positive influence on trans children’s emotional and behavioral health.
Idaho’s Teacher of the Year Winner Leaving State Following Right-Wing Harassment
The educator was attacked for discussing world cultures and for recognizing the existence of the United Nations.