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Education

The devastating costs of Republican attacks on schools
Education

The devastating costs of Republican attacks on schools

What happens when good teachers are prohibited from giving students the support they need? They leave teaching

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle
Oklahoma is requiring student athletes to sign ‘biological sex affidavits’
Identity

Oklahoma is requiring student athletes to sign ‘biological sex affidavits’

The policy comes in the wake of a law prohibiting trans youth from playing on the sports team that matches their gender

By Oliver Haug
Twenty-two Republican attorneys general target federal school lunch program
Politics

Twenty-two Republican attorneys general target federal school lunch program

The group argues that the USDA’s anti-discrimination directives restrict their states’ ability to enforce their own laws

By Jackie Richardson
A Trump-appointed judge just blocked federal protections for U.S. trans students
Power

A Trump-appointed judge just blocked federal protections for U.S. trans students

Twenty states sued the Biden administration to halt enforcement of the trans-affirming guidelines

By Jackie Richardson
This red state high school is creating a gender-affirming closet to support trans and non-binary students
Power

This red state high school is creating a gender-affirming closet to support trans and non-binary students

With the help of a $10,000 grant from the It Gets Better Project, the initiative will allow students to change into clothing that expresses who they are

By Ursula Muñoz S.
Florida schools are targeting LGBTQ2S+ students in wake of ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law
Politics

Florida schools are targeting LGBTQ2S+ students in wake of ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law

A new policy in one school district could potentially require schools to out trans students

By Oliver Haug
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Family-friendly drag events across Canada are facing a dangerous wave of bigotry
Power

Family-friendly drag events across Canada are facing a dangerous wave of bigotry

Right-wing rhetoric from the United States has been trickling north

By Chris Stoodley
Biden wants to expand federal laws to protect trans students from discrimination
Education

Biden wants to expand federal laws to protect trans students from discrimination

He is also preparing to sign an executive order preventing LGBTQ2S+ youth from being subjected to conversion therapy

By Dika Ofoma
Saskatchewan government criticized for funding schools run by homophobic churches
Politics

Saskatchewan government criticized for funding schools run by homophobic churches

“No way our tax dollars should be funding a school that doesn’t meet basic fundamental human rights” 

By Ursula Muñoz S.
Nova Scotia town holds queer prom despite threats of violence against event
Power

Nova Scotia town holds queer prom despite threats of violence against event

The incident is not the only threat of violence during Pride Month this year

By Ursula Muñoz S.
The U.S. has already passed 25 anti-trans laws this year—and it’s not over yet
Politics

The U.S. has already passed 25 anti-trans laws this year—and it’s not over yet

Louisiana is the latest state to enact legislation targeting trans Americans, and others could soon follow

By Nico Lang
Oklahoma passes law banning trans students from using correct bathroom in schools
Politics

Oklahoma passes law banning trans students from using correct bathroom in schools

Indiana also joined Oklahoma this week in enacting legislation targeting trans youth

By Nico Lang
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High school students in Labrador walk out after trans student denied bathroom access
Activism

High school students in Labrador walk out after trans student denied bathroom access

Over 75 students at Menihek High School protested on behalf of their classmate

By Jackie Richardson
These two U.S. states just took a stand against anti-LGBTQ2S+ legislation
Politics

These two U.S. states just took a stand against anti-LGBTQ2S+ legislation

Louisiana and Kansas rejected bills targeting LGBTQ2S+ education and trans sports participation, respectively

By Nico Lang
Romania is pushing a law banning ‘gay’ propaganda, echoing Russia and Hungary
Censorship

Romania is pushing a law banning ‘gay’ propaganda, echoing Russia and Hungary

If made law, the bill would prohibit materials the government sees as promoting LGBTQ+ identities in schools

By Jackie Richardson
Libs of TikTok is continuing to declare war on the LGBTQ2S+ community
Social Media

Libs of TikTok is continuing to declare war on the LGBTQ2S+ community

The account has targeted more than 200 schools, teachers and educational organizations in 2022

By Jackie Richardson
Tennessee governor signs law punishing schools that support trans student athletes
Politics

Tennessee governor signs law punishing schools that support trans student athletes

Supporters of the legislation thought the state’s pre-existing anti-trans sports ban didn’t go far enough 

By Nico Lang
LGBTQ2S+ BYU students celebrate Lavender Graduation ceremony despite college opposition
Power

LGBTQ2S+ BYU students celebrate Lavender Graduation ceremony despite college opposition

After two years of protests, LGBTQ2S+ students gathered to celebrate their accomplishments

By Jackie Richardson
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