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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.
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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.
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‘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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Soapbox: Do Better, Chris Sununu
Sunday, March 24th, 2024
via Manchester Ink Link (New Hampshire)At a recent Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce event on March 11, Chris Sununu responded to a question from an audience member asking how New Hampshire can provide a safe environment for the LGBTQ+…
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Manhattan parent board’s anti-trans vote complicates debate over mayoral control of public schools
Friday, March 22nd, 2024
via City & State NY (New York)Progressives want to give greater control of public schools to parents – just not these parents.
School Board – General, LGBTQ+, Parent Involvement
Florida tried to erase LGBTQ teachers. These educators refuse to go quietly
Wednesday, March 20th, 2024
via al.com (Alabama)Florida's cascade of anti-LGBTQ legislation forces dedicated teachers to choose between their right to exist as their authentic selves and their passion for educating students.
LGBTQ+, Parent Involvement
Louisiana Republicans eye anti-trans ‘bathroom bill’ targeting schools, public buildings
Wednesday, March 20th, 2024
via The Times-Picayune (Louisiana)The Louisiana Legislature is continuing its attacks on the rights of transgender people in the state.
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CT healthcare org offers $10K LGBTQ+ advocacy scholarships for high school seniors entering college
Wednesday, March 20th, 2024
via New Haven Register (Connecticut)Connecticut's Health Care Advocates International this month announced it would award five scholarships to high school seniors demonstrating LGBTQ+ allyship or
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‘Their dream in this country is to stay alive’ • Michigan Advance
Monday, March 18th, 2024
via Michigan Advance (Michigan)Chasten Buttigieg said that politics is a form of theater during a guest lecture on Saturday hosted by the Michigan State University Department of Theatre, saying that politicians who attack members…
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Conservative group takes aim at RSU 21 policy – and parents push back
Friday, March 15th, 2024
via Portland Press Herald (Maine)Sghts of trans and gender-nonconforming students.
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Nex Benedict ‘should still be here with us,’ President Biden says
Thursday, March 14th, 2024
via Tulsa World (Oklahoma)"In memory of Nex, we must all recommit to our work to end discrimination and address the suicide crisis impacting too many nonbinary and transgender children," his statement reads.
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Harry Bronson, Assembly’s out labor chair, vows to boost equity and workforce development in New York
Wednesday, March 13th, 2024
via amNewYork (New York)Rochester-based Assemblymember Harry Bronson is the chair of the Labor Committee for the first time in his decade-plus tenure in the State Legislature. But he is no stranger to that committee — or…
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GOP-led states expand crackdowns on transgender care
Wednesday, March 13th, 2024
via The Washington Post (South Carolina)South Carolina and Virginia are the only two Southern states without bans on trans minors obtaining gender-affirming care. Republicans controlling South Carolina's legislature are trying to change that.
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Time running out for lawmakers to advance some major bills
Tuesday, March 12th, 2024
via Globe Gazette (Iowa)In the balance: changes to AEAs, gender identity and school safety
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