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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.
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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…
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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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