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Young gay high school coach finds acceptance in rural South Dakota
Nate Alfson used to fear road trips on his college baseball team and lived a life in the closet. Now out, he knows what true happiness is….
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Princeton Review updates list of 20 most LGBT friendly, unfriendly colleges
The Princeton Review has released its annual list of “The Best 379 Colleges,” ranking Stanford University in California as the most LGBT-friendly college in the nation. The annual survey asked 130,000 students at 379 top colleges to rate their schools on dozens of topics and report on their experiences at them. Students were asked 80 questions about …
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Language school fires blogger because article about ‘homophones’ sounds gay
PROVO, Utah — A blogger and social media specialist for a Provo, Utah-based English language learning center has been fired after writing an article explaining “homophones,” because the school’s owner said it created the perception the school promoted a gay agenda.
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MSU gets anonymous $1 million gift to expand LGBT center’s programs
EAST LANSING, Mich. — An anonymous gift of $1 million will expand programs at Michigan State University’s Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, Transgender Resource Center. The East Lansing school announced Tuesday that the money comes from the estates of a Michigan State alumnus and his partner.
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Christian university expels student for marrying her same-sex partner
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — An Oklahoma college student just one semester away from completing her degree has been expelled by a Christian university for marrying her same-sex partner. Christian Minard says she received a letter from Southwestern Christian University in Bethany, Okla., notifying her of her expulsion after marrying her partner…
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Christian university gets religious exemption to deny transgender student housing
NEWBERG, Ore. — The U.S. Department of Education has granted a Christian university a religious exemption from federal anti-discrimination laws after a transgender student filed a discrimination complaint because the school would not allowing him to live in the men’s dormitories. George Fox University obtained the exemption in its effort to deny the student …
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Gay teacher fired over plans to marry partner sues Catholic school for gender discrimination
MACON, Ga. — The former band director and music instructor at a Macon, Ga., Catholic school has filed a lawsuit against the school, claiming gender discrimination after he was fired over his plans to marry another man. Flint Dollar says he was fired from Mount de Sales Academy in May, where he has taught since 2010, after announcing on Facebook…
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Parents appeal transgender policy at Kentucky high school
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A group of parents has appealed a decision by a Louisville high school to allow transgender students to use the restrooms and locker rooms that correspond with their gender identity. The Atherton High School site-based decision-making council will meet next week to discuss the appeal, which was filed by Louisville attorney …
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S.D. high school association approves policy for transgender students
PIERRE, S.D. — The South Dakota board that governs activities for high school students has adopted policies on the eligibility of international and transgender students’ participation in sports and fine arts groups.
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Hundreds in DC turn out for counter protest against Westboro Baptist Church
WASHINGTON — Hundreds of students, educators and community members have turned out for a counter-protest against the anti-gay Westboro Baptist Church at a District of Columbia high school. Westboro targeted Wilson High School for a protest over the school’s annual Pride Day event. This year, the school’s principal came out as gay.