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Joe Biden still hasn’t named a “book ban coordinator” despite Pride Month promise
Biden promised the coordinator would help fight nationwide book bans, but the position remains unfilled.
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Biden administration confirms Baptist college’s religious exemption to anti-sexual harassment law
The Christian college got assurance that it wouldn’t face sanctions for doing nothing about alleged sexual harassment of LGBTQ+ students.
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White House announces new LGBTQ+ strategy ahead of largest Pride celebration in history
Safety, kids, and books are on the agenda.
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School district’s book ban created “hostile environment” Dept. of Education says
A Department of Education investigation found that the Georgia school district violated students’ civil rights.
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Here’s how the Biden administration plans to fight trans sports bans
While advocates are hopeful Biden’s proposals will help trans kids, many say it has taken too long for the administration to take action.
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Biden administration proposes allowing some anti-trans sports discrimination in schools
LGBTQ+ reactions on the contentious issue have been mixed.
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Anti-trans sports bills leave schools torn about whether to follow state or federal law
The Biden administration says anti-trans discrimination is illegal. Some states say the opposite. What are schools doing?
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Gay high school senior delivers banned grad speech to Department of Education
“I and so many others will fight for justice at every forum where we are welcome and we will fight to ensure we are welcome where power is exercised.”
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Trump judge blocks Joe Biden’s executive order protecting trans rights in 20 states
Tennessee’s lawyer argued that it violates “states’ sovereign authority” to force its schools to treat trans students equally.
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Biden’s proposed Title XI changes will help fight Republican transgender sports bans
Conservative attorneys general have already promised to fight the changes in court.
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Biden administration “monitoring” Florida because “Don’t Say Gay” bill may violate federal law
“Make no mistake: this is a part of a disturbing and dangerous trend across the country of legislation targeting LGBTQI+ students, educators, and individuals.”
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Education Secretary reminds Florida governor that federal law trumps the “Don’t Say Gay” bill
Florida schools could lose federal funding if they violate civil rights law.
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Biden administration to investigate Christian college that wouldn’t let gay student graduate
Clarks Summit College has banned LGBTQ students for years, like many other Christian colleges. The Biden administration is finally doing something about it.
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Florida Dept. of Education yanks anti-bullying resources from website
The information included tips for LGBTQ students. It’s now “under review” after complaints from the far-right supporters of Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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Democrat Kyrsten Sinema busted taking money linked to Betsy DeVos’ family fortune
Betsy DeVos spent four years in the Trump administration attacking LGBTQ rights. Now the company that made her rich is donating to out Sen. Kyrsten Sinema so she’ll oppose labor reform.
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Texas sues Biden admin for the First Amendment right to misgender trans people while they work
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton really wants the state to misgender trans workers. So he took his case to federal court.
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20 red states sue Biden administration for the right to discriminate against trans people
Led by Tennessee, the coalition says that President Joe Biden’s administration can’t tell them they have to treat trans people equally.
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Biden administration officials tell trans youth “Your rights at school matter. You matter.”
The message is also for states and schools, warning them that the Biden administration will investigate anti-LGBTQ discrimination this school year.
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Biden administration tells court that states can’t ban trans girls from sports
A trans girl is suing her state because they banned her from school sports. The Biden administration is taking her side in its first legal brief on 2021’s wave of anti-trans legislation.
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Biden administration will defend Christian schools accused of anti-LGBTQ bias
The administration says it shares the “same ultimate objective” as the college and universities that have been sued for discrimination.