Category: school
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Teacher, ACLU file challenge to new K-3 ban on ‘human sexuality’ education
A new Indiana law that critics say will effectively ban discussions about LGBTQ+ people in schools under the guise of blocking conversations around “human sexuality” now faces a legal challenge. Rating: Transneutral, News and Tribune, June 12, 2023 (PDF archive)
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Girl, 9, accused of being trans at Kelowna track meet
Two Kelowna moms are speaking out after their 9-year-old daughter was verbally assaulted at a track and field event on Thursday at Kelowna’s Apple Bowl. Rating: Transsupportive, Castanet, June 12, 2023 (PDF archive)
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How Trans Organizers Are Fighting Back Against Ron DeSantis
“Ron DeSantis accidentally created the most powerful resistance that he could ever imagine because we’re angry and we’re connecting and we’re caring for each other.” Rating: Transsupportive, Huffington Post, June 11, 2023 (PDF archive) (Video archive)
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Boycott starts as Call of Duty removes Nickmercs skin for anti-Pride comment
Some fans have started boycotting Call of Duty after Activision removed the virtual skin of popular streamer Nickmercs. The publisher removed his skin bundle after he tweeted about a Pride incident that was interpreted as anti-LGBTQ+. Rating: Transneutral, VentureBeat, June 10, 2023 (PDF archive)
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Arizona Education Official’s Anti-Woke Crusade Is a Disaster
“Instead of making any actual effort to promote and elevate our public schools, his office is keeping busy fielding prank calls,” the state’s education association said. Rating: Transsupportive, Daily Beast, June 9, 2023 (PDF archive)
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North Little Rock School Board approves pronoun policy for district employees
The new policy says that employees should only refer to students by the name listed on their birth certificate and by pronouns consistent with their biological sex. Rating: Transphobic, KATV ABC, June 9, 2023 (PDF archive) (Video archive)
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Douglas County, Kan., says she won’t prosecute anyone after ‘bathroom bill’ goes into effect
The bill, referred to as the “women’s bill of rights” by supporters and “the bathroom bill” by opponents, will go into law next month after legislators were able to override Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto during the legislative calendar. Rating: Transneutral, KMBC ABC, June 9, 2023 (PDF archive) (Video archive)
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Ask Ethan: What is a woman?
If you think you know what sex, gender, and “the right thing to do” for trans youth and adults are, be sure it agrees with actual science. Rating: Transsupportive, BigThink, June 9, 2023 (PDF archive) (HTML archive) (Video archive) Content Summary STARTS WITH A BANG — JUNE 9, 2023 Ask Ethan: What is a woman? If you…
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Janelle Monae Vows To Fight Anti-LGBTQ Bills: I’ll Never ‘Be Silent’
“If we’re erasing history, how are we supposed to correct the mistakes that the past has made and create a better future?” Monáe asked. Rating: Transsupportive, Huffington Post, June 8, 2023 (PDF archive)
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Corie Mattie Trolls Ron DeSantis With Guerrilla Street Art Campaign In Orlando
Corie Mattie, aka the LA Hope Dealer, returned to the Florida city she once called home with a blunt message for the 2024 presidential candidate. Rating: Transsupportive, Huffington Post, June 8, 2023 (PDF archive) (Video archive)