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‘It can get worse’: Can California remain a haven for abortion and trans health care under Trump?
Friday, April 19th, 2024
via San Francisco Chronicle (California)California, a self-declared haven for transgender people and abortion access, may not be able to provide robust protections if Trump is re-elected.
Book Bans, LGBTQ+
‘Drag Race’ star Q turned a school night into a werk night at Sway
Thursday, April 18th, 2024
via Arkansas Times (Arkansas)'RuPaul's Drag Race' star Q charmed the runway at Club Sway last night — and was a wildly good sport about being coerced into calling the Hogs.
LGBTQ+
Albemarle will never be a home to anti-LGBT terror
Saturday, April 13th, 2024
via The Daily Progress (Virginia)HOAXES AREN'T HARMLESS
LGBTQ+
Tuesday AM headlines: Provo elementary students can now get free, opt-in health screenings
Tuesday, April 9th, 2024
via Utah Public Radio (Utah)In other news: University of Utah students protested an anti-trans speaker on campus, and a new statewide domestic and sexual violence helpline was launched to connect Native Americans in Utah with…
LGBTQ+
NAIA bans all transgender women from women’s sports
Monday, April 8th, 2024
via The Washington Post (Georgia)The association of small colleges voted Monday to ban transgender women from women's competitions starting next school year, spurring concerns among transgender-rights advocates that the NCAA may…
LGBTQ+
As drag shows become mainstream, some red states try to restrict them
Saturday, April 6th, 2024
via PennLive (Pennsylvania)Although polls show most Americans don't support laws to restrict drag performances, lawmakers in several states have considered or enacted legislation to do so.
LGBTQ+
Skip Auld: The importance of the Transgender Day of Visibility
Saturday, April 6th, 2024
via Capital Gazette (Maryland)Our library system is fully committed to creating a sense of belonging for all our staff, not to mention our customers. We want everyone to know they are valued for who they are and that their voic…
Book Bans, LGBTQ+
Nebraska bill barring transgender athletes in school sports falls victim to filibuster
Friday, April 5th, 2024
via Star-Herald (Nebraska)The "Sports and Spaces Act" from Sen. Kathleen Kauth of Omaha only mustered 31 of 33 votes needed to end debate. The bill is dead for the year.
LGBTQ+
As drag shows go ‘mainstream,’ some red states look to restrict them
Thursday, April 4th, 2024
via The Virginian-Pilot (Virginia)Although polls show most Americans don't support laws to restrict drag performances, lawmakers have considered or enacted legislation this session that would prohibit businesses from allowing minor…
LGBTQ+
Inno Lab Notes: Are politics and housing costs driving young families from Utah?
Thursday, April 4th, 2024
via The Salt Lake Tribune (Utah)An excerpt from Inno Lab Notes shares why some young families are leaving Utah.
LGBTQ+
Residents descend on West Columbia meeting to criticize councilman’s mocking post on pronouns
Thursday, April 4th, 2024
via The Post and Courier (South Carolina)Residents appeared at West Columbia SC Council meeting to denounce remarks made on Facebook by Mike Green and call for a public apology, which he did not do
LGBTQ+
As drag shows go ‘mainstream,’ some red states look to restrict them • Ohio Capital Journal
Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024
via Ohio Capital Journal (Ohio)Although polls show most Americans don't support laws to restrict drag performances, Republican lawmakers in states across the country including Ohio keep introducing laws to try to ban them.
LGBTQ+
After a NY county restricted transgender women in sports, a roller derby league said, ‘No way’
Sunday, March 31st, 2024
via Fredericksburg.com (Virginia)A women's roller derby league in suburban New York City has thrust itself into the national discussion over the rights of transgender athletes amid an explosion of anti-trans legislation.
LGBTQ+
‘I Spy’ assignment that upset Libs of TikTok aligns with learning standards, school system says
Saturday, March 30th, 2024
via Kearney Hub (Nebraska)Lincoln Southeast's "I Spy" assignment angered far-right and anti-LGBT social-media account Libs of TikTok. LPS said it hasn't heard complaints from parents or students in the class.
LGBTQ+
LPS: ‘I Spy’ assignment that upset Libs of TikTok aligns with learning standards
Friday, March 29th, 2024
via Lincoln Journal Star (Nebraska)Lincoln Southeast's "I Spy" assignment angered far-right and anti-LGBT social-media account Libs of TikTok. LPS said it hasn't heard complaints from parents or teachers in the class.
LGBTQ+
Californians are divided on LGBTQ issues at schools, but there’s a path to parental support
Wednesday, March 27th, 2024
via CalMatters (California)While progress has been made on Californians' attitudes, many are still uncomfortable with schools being a place to incorporate LGBTQ topics.
Racism, School Board – General, Book Bans, LGBTQ+
After a county restricted transgender women in sports, a roller derby league said, ‘No way’
Wednesday, March 27th, 2024
via The Associated Press (Washington)A women's roller derby league in suburban New York City has thrust itself into the national discussion over the rights of transgender athletes.
LGBTQ+
Danica Roem urges trans political hopefuls ‘be vulnerable enough to be visible’
Tuesday, March 26th, 2024
via The Daily Progress (Virginia)The Virginia state senator discussed her 2022 memoir "Burn the Page" at the Virginia Festival of the Book.
LGBTQ+
NYC parents angry over resolution that could ban transgender athletes from girls’ sports
Monday, March 25th, 2024
via amNewYork (New York)A Manhattan community education council passed a resolution on Wednesday that could ban transgender athletes from girls' sports.
LGBTQ+