University Honors Trans Student with Scholarship
💔 The University of Washington honors trans student Juniper Blessing with a memorial scholarship. Her legacy of creativity and kindness will live on! 🌈🎶
Missouri Considers Bill to Ban LGBTQ Education Subjects in Public Schools
Missouri lawmakers debate bill banning LGBTQ education subjects in public schools. Supporters say it protects parents' rights, opponents call it 'Don’t Say Gay' law. #LGBTQrights #publiceducation #Missouri
Georgia Bill to Limit Discussions of Gender Identity Fails Unexpectedly
Georgia bill that aimed to limit teachers from talking about gender identity with students has failed after opposition from both conservative and LGBTQ groups. #Georgia #genderidentity
Louisiana Librarian Fears for Safety Amid Accusations of “Grooming” Kids
Louisiana librarian buys a taser and pepper spray after facing accusations of "grooming" and "sexualizing" children through LGBTQ+ themed books. #bookbanning #LGBTQrights #censorship
Virginia Defeats 12 Anti-LGBTQ Bills During 2023 Legislative Session
Virginia's defeat of 12 anti-LGBTQ bills is a victory for trans and nonbinary youth. Love and acceptance prevail. #equality #Virginia
Portsmouth Counters Hateful Graffiti With “Love in Bloom” Campaign
Following a graffiti spree with swastikas and other symbols at 15 downtown sites, a New Hampshire community organized a "Love in Bloom" campaign over the weekend to spread hope and connection. #PortsmouthNH #LoveInBloom #NoHate
Map: The Battle Over Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth in America
Trans youth face medical care bans in at least 31 states, risking their well-being and survival. #ProtectTransKids #LGBTQrights
Bangladesh’s Transgender Community in New Spotlight with Inclusion in School Textbooks
Bangladesh introduces trans community in school books, promoting acceptance #Bangladesh #transgender #education #inclusion
North Dakota Advances Anti-Trans Bills in Latest Legislative Session
North Dakota lawmakers pass bills criminalizing gender-affirming care for minors, and banning trans girls and women from playing in female sports. #transrights #NorthDakota
Indiana Bill Would Require Teachers to Inform Parents of Student’s Gender Identity Change
#Indiana teachers may soon have to inform parents if their child changes their #genderidentity or preferred name. Critics fear the new parental notification proposal will hurt #LGBTQ students, while supporters argue it would empower parents. #education #transyouth #rights #parentalrights #teachers
Gay Couple Barred from Daughter’s School in Arizona Over Sexual Orientation
Arizona school's policy of barring a gay couple from their daughter's school is highlighting the issue of discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community. This raises concerns about the worldview of religious schools and its impact on children. #LGBTQdiscrimination #ArizonaSchools #ReligiousIntolerance