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LGBTQ+ middle schoolers took a conservative Virginia school board to court to protect their rights — and won
2+ day, 41+ min ago (1253+ words) King George County changed the rules after students tried to establish a GSA. Now it has changed them back, weeks before the dispute was headed to trial....
James Talarico walks back trans athlete position, citing ‘safety’ and ‘fairness’
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (591+ words) The Texas Democratic Senate candidate previously voted in opposition to bans on trans participation in school athletics — but changed course in a Fox News interview....
A lie about child abuse separated Pete Buttigieg from his kids. No one will be charged for the false report
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (630+ words) Prosecutors say they cannot prove criminal intent, but questions remain about why authorities acted on an allegation that lacked basic credibility....
Trump admits anti-transgender attacks are one of GOP’s ‘great sound bites’
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (462+ words) Before a Dallas arena dotted with empty seats, Trump acknowledged that Republicans deploy attacks on transgender athletes strategically before elections....
Equality Ohio changes LGBTQ+ grade for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton from ‘Pending’ to ‘B’
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (485+ words) Equality Ohio raised Amy Acton’s candidate grade from “Pending” to a B despite unresolved concerns over her support for transgender Ohioans....
21 states sue over Trump’s attacks on gender-affirming care insurance coverage
1+ week, 3+ day ago (438+ words) The states argue that the administration cannot override their decisions about medically necessary care for transgender people....
Alabama’s new library rules target every book about transgender people
1+ week, 3+ day ago (483+ words) Libraries have until October 1 to restrict young people’s access to transgender-related books or face a state funding freeze....
The 15 worst universities in the U.S. for LGBTQ+ students
1+ week, 3+ day ago (545+ words) These are the worst places to go to college if you're looking for a queer-friendly and affirming environment....
Texas A&M students could soon lose courses on LGBTQ+ people, women, and race
1+ week, 4+ day ago (374+ words) Conservatives demanded that college courses be “foundational and fundamental.” LGBTQ+ literature, women’s studies, and Black history may not make the cut....
Trump DOJ tried to force California to ban trans girls from sports. A judge said no
1+ week, 4+ day ago (372+ words) The Supreme Court may allow states to exclude transgender athletes, but that does not mean California must do so, a federal judge ruled....