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Feel Like Everything Is Crumbling? This Oral History of the Future Offers Hope.
Where will we be in 30 years? M.E. O’Brien and Eman Abdelhadi offer a hope-filled vision of interdependence and care.
WI District Bars Teachers From Displaying Pride Flags & Using Pronouns in Emails
The district is failing at making students and staff feel “safe, valued and welcome,” one critic said of the policy.
Right Wing Is Waging Attacks to Limit Key LGBTQ Rights Protected in “Bostock”
A federal judge's block on Biden's Title IX rule is part of a broader effort to target nondiscrimination protections.
Michigan High Court: Anti-Discrimination Law Applies to LGBTQ Residents
“Our lives have worth and our work provides value,” one openly gay lawmaker said in response to the ruling.
Florida’s Repressive Laws Are Exacerbating a Growing National Teacher Shortage
A hostile climate toward educators, particularly around LGBTQ+ issues and race, is pushing people out of the profession.
House Passes Bill to Protect Same Sex Marriage With Only 47 GOP “Yes” Votes
Advocates say that while protections for gay marriage are important, more measures are needed for true LGBTQ liberation.
The Attack on Abortion Is an Attack on Democracy Itself
The Christian nationalists targeting abortion are also engaged in attacks on voting, education, and other basic rights.
Right-Wing Anti-Abortion, Anti-LGBTQ Think Tank Is Now a Church in Eyes of IRS
Many conservative groups are now seeking church status, in order to shield themselves from financial scrutiny.
10 Anti-LGBTQ Bills Go Into Effect Across Six States
Among them is Florida's “Don't Say Gay” bill, and other legislation that largely effects students.
Bigoted Attacks Are Injecting Fear Into Pride Month, But We Won’t Back Down
When we show up in numbers, anti-LGBTQ bigots are likely to back down.