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Some School Districts Are Banning Pride Flags as Political Speech
Experts say forcing teachers to take down Pride flags could hurt the well-being of students.
Liz Cheney Claims to Support LGBTQ Community, But She Voted Against Equality Act
Despite the positive news cycle surrounding her claims, Rep. Liz Cheney’s voting record doesn’t match her words.
Texas Abortion Ban Architect Takes Aim at LGBTQ Rights, Urges Reversal of Roe
A legal brief takes aim at the 2015 marriage equality case and 2003 case that overturned homophobic state sodomy laws.
No Cops, No Corporations — Boston LGBTQ Community Reimagines Pride Celebrations
Many activists believe Pride marches have become self-congratulatory, commercialized affairs with no political goals.
Activists Are Working to Ban Anti-LGBTQ “Conversion Therapy”
The practice of “conversion therapy” has been condemned by dozens of medical associations globally.
Biden Admin Urged to Release Trans and HIV+ Asylum Seekers Following Deaths
Trans asylum seekers often face severe abuse, discrimination and medical neglect in custody.
Supreme Court Backs Catholic Foster Care Agency in LGBTQ Discrimination Case
Although the new ruling is not as devastating as some feared, it exposes a loophole in anti-discrimination protections.
Transgender Students Protected Under Title IX, Education Department Says
“We need to make sure we are supporting all students in our schools,” Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said.
Montana Is Making It Harder for Transgender People to Amend Birth Certificates
Montana's GOP-led legislature has reversed a 2017 rule that made court orders optional for changing a birth certificate.
Supreme Court Case Could Set Back Fight for LGBTQ+ Anti-Discrimination Laws
The court's decision is expected to paint a clearer picture for the future of LGBTQ+ issues at the federal level.