
LGBTQ
Not just Florida. More than a dozen states propose so-called ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bills
Specific details vary state to state. But overall, they seek to prohibit schools from using a curriculum or discussing topics of gender identity or sexual orientation.
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N.J.’s LGBTQ curriculum still faces hurdles 3 years after it was mandated
Advocates said challenges have emerged because the mandate was unfunded when enacted.
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LGBTQ groups sue Florida over the so-called ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law
The challenge aims to block a new Florida law that forbids classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade.
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The event has been more than two years in the making.
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On Transgender Day of Visibility, White House announces moves to expand trans rights
The administration's announcement comes as several Republican-led states have passed anti-trans legislation in the last few months, which the White House calls "un-American."
3 years ago
Pa. Republican lawmakers push bill targeting transgender girl athletes
A Republican proposal to prevent transgender girls from competing in girls’ school sports is advancing in the Pennsylvania Legislature.
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Why a request for West Chester district data on LGBTQ students spurs privacy worry
Officials denied most of the sensitive information sought, but the demand raised concerns about infringing rights of students and families.
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Florida’s governor signs controversial law opponents dubbed ‘Don’t Say Gay’
The law says public school teachers may not instruct on sexual orientation or gender identity in grades kindergarten through third grade.
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Disney in balancing act as some workers walk out in protest
Throughout Tuesday, pockets of employees staged demonstrations at various sites across the country.
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A third of trans youth are at risk of losing gender-affirming care, study says
Fifteen states have enacted or are currently considering laws that would restrict medical treatments to more than 58,000 transgender youth.
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Judge: Same-sex marriage license denials by former Kentucky clerk violated rights
District Judge David Bunning in Ashland issued the ruling Friday in two longstanding lawsuits involving Kim Davis, the former clerk of Rowan County.
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Penn’s Lia Thomas becomes first transgender woman to win NCAA swimming championship
Thomas also is the top seed in the 200 freestyle Friday and is the 10th seed in the 100 freestyle Saturday.
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Lia Thomas posts top time in 500 prelims at NCAAs
The University of Pennsylvania senior, who is the No. 1 seed, advanced to Thursday night’s final with her top time of 4 minutes, 33.82 seconds.
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Texas judge blocks investigations of trans youth parents
The injunction broadens District Judge Amy Clark Meachum’s earlier order blocking the state’s investigation of the parents of one transgender teenager.
3 years ago
The ACLU sues to block Texas from investigating parents of trans youth
The lawsuit says at least one family is already under investigation for providing their child with medically necessary gender-affirming care.
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