House Republicans push bill forcing states to stop acknowledging trans people in schools
When Congress returns to session next week, Republicans in the House of Representatives are expected to move forward on a bill that would give the federal government unprecedented power to pressure public schools into removing books and materials that acknowledge the existence of transgender people.
Advocate newsletter 4/9/26
EXCLUSIVE: Two Republican congressmen from Georgia, known for anti-LGBTQ+ views, did drag while they were in high school, according to newly unearthed photos. Read the full story to see the images of U.S. Reps. Buddy Carter and Mike Collins, as well as their responses to our questions.
How I came out to my Mexican dad—who had secrets of his own
The following is an excerpt from Ni De Aqui, Ni De Alla: A Soul Suspended Between Two Worlds, a new memoir from Out100 honoree Jorge Xolalpa about his journey growing up as an undocumented Mexican immigrant in the United States. Learn more about the book at xolalpa.com.
Boston University removed Pride flags. Backlash forced its president to back off
Boston University has paused enforcement of a policy that led to the removal of Pride flags from campus offices, stepping back after weeks of escalating protests and faculty warnings that the school was suppressing free expression.
Transgender Latina beaten outside Washington LGBTQ+ bar after helping man recalls attack
Lilith Barraza Garcia, 22, says she and her friend were physically assaulted outside Rumors Cabaret Bar in Bellingham, Washington, while simply trying to provide aid to someone who was intoxicated and slouched over outside.
Georgia educator says she was forced to resign after telling student she’s gay
A Georgia special education paraprofessional says she was pushed out of her job after acknowledging she is gay during a conversation with a fourth-grade student in a moment she describes as an attempt to challenge anti-LGBTQ+ remarks in real time.
Ohio teacher sues over removal of ‘Hate Has No Home Here’ poster
An Ohio teacher is suing his school district, arguing that his First Amendment rights were violated when he was ordered to remove an anti-hate poster.
Texas wants Bibles in public classrooms as another way to bully, harm, and exclude LGBTQ+ kids
I went to a Catholic school for eight years, so I had no choice when it came to learning about the Bible. I remember being confused by scripture on many occasions. As a child, I could not comprehend how Noah got all those animals onto a small boat.
Explorer son identité de genre à travers le numérique
De Twitter aux jeux vidéo en ligne, en passant par les avatars et les pseudos, le numérique est devenu pour de nombreuses personnes queer un espace d’exploration, de sociabilité et de construction de soi. Derrière un écran, il est parfois plus facile d’expérimenter son genre, d’exprimer ses désirs, de trouver des adelphes et de mettre …
Outrage at Stonewall after Supreme Court voids Colorado’s conversion therapy ban
Following a controversial Supreme Court decision striking down Colorado’s conversion therapy ban, advocates gathered in solidarity at the site of America’s most famous LGBTQ+ protest.

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