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LGBTQ+
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Why these 13 books faced more attempted library bans than any others in 2022
Lessa Kanani'opua Pelayo-Lozada, president of the American Library Association, discussed a year of unprecedented book bans — many targeting titles with LGBTQIA-related content.
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The Judy Blume renaissance is upon us — even as her books are being banned from schools
A new documentary and a classic book’s film adaptation bring Blume’s work to a new generation, all while experts on censorship and literature reflect on the beloved author’s continued significance.
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Florida expands classroom ‘Don’t Say Gay’ restrictions up to 12th grade
Florida’s Department of Education voted to expand the state’s law banning classroom instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity through 12th grade, as more anti-LGBTQ+ bills advance through the statehouse.
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Missouri court delays restrictions on gender-affirming care for minors and adults
The emergency rule from the state attorney general has been halted until May 1, as a Missouri judge considers a lawsuit seeking a longer temporary restraining order.
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Many LGBTQ+ Americans are unable to pay bills, keep savings or hold bank accounts, survey shows
The survey’s findings align with years of research that LGBTQ+ people experience poverty at high rates, and investigates new aspects of queer economic insecurity.
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Anti-trans sports bans would violate Title IX under proposed Education Department rule
The proposal, which still allows schools to restrict trans students’ sports access in competitive teams, comes as 20 states have passed legislation banning trans students from sports that match their gender identity.
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One of the leading coalitions that pushed for the Equality Act has quietly disbanded
Advocates say Freedom for All Americans was founded in 2015 for what was supposed to be just a few months ahead of Hillary Clinton’s presidency and an administration ready to advance LGBTQ+ rights.
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Florida bill would bring bans on gender studies and critical race theory to colleges and universities
House Bill 999 would prohibit students from majoring or minoring in certain disciplines, and could pose a risk to Black sororities and fraternities, Latinx groups, affinity groups or even veterans’ organizations.
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Exclusive: Trans students and their parents ask Education Department leaders to help them fight anti-LGBTQ+ bills
Families of trans youth spoke with top officials at the Education Department about their hopes and fears as anti-LGBTQ+ state legislation ramps up.
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Exclusive: Democrats reintroduce federal Trans Bill of Rights as GOP tries to advance restrictions
The legislation declares that the federal government has a duty to protect trans and nonbinary people as they experience discrimination in their day-to-day lives.