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LGBTQ Nation
1 month ago
Education

Arizona schools are failing to provide sex education & homophobia is to blame - LGBTQ Nation

At least eight Arizona school districts lack sexual education policies, using LGBTQ+ opposition as an excuse. [ more ]
Queerty
1 month ago
NYC LGBT

Jonathan Bailey is blazing a trail as one of the most prominent gay actors working today - Queerty

Jonathan Bailey, a rising LGBTQ+ figure, uses his platform to advocate for LGBTQ+ youth through partnerships and portrays impactful roles in Hollywood. [ more ]
Scary Mommy
2 months ago
Books

"Gold Award" Girl Scout Claps Back At School Board For Censoring Her Project

Sometimes, children can see issues clearly that adults overlook. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

See Paris Hilton in Sacramento to advocate for youths placed in state treatment facilities

Senate Bill 1043 aims to protect youth in residential treatment facilities, supported by Paris Hilton. [ more ]
Advocate.com
2 months ago
Education

Louisiana theatre students take to the state capitol's steps to protest 'don't say gay' bill

Students protest anti-LGBTQ+ bills in Louisiana by performing a theatrical protest at the state capitol.
Proposed bills in Louisiana include requiring parental consent for students to change pronouns and banning transgender individuals from using bathrooms based on gender identity. [ more ]
San Jose Spotlight
2 months ago
Silicon Valley real estate

San Jose officials to vote on tougher RV rules near schools - San Jose Spotlight

The San Jose City Council is considering three policies to change where people living in vehicles can park near schools for safety reasons.
Students and school workers have raised safety concerns, leading to the proposed policies, despite warnings from homeless advocates about discrimination against homeless individuals. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
1 month ago
Education

Arizona schools are failing to provide sex education & homophobia is to blame - LGBTQ Nation

At least eight Arizona school districts lack sexual education policies, using LGBTQ+ opposition as an excuse. [ more ]
Queerty
1 month ago
NYC LGBT

Jonathan Bailey is blazing a trail as one of the most prominent gay actors working today - Queerty

Jonathan Bailey, a rising LGBTQ+ figure, uses his platform to advocate for LGBTQ+ youth through partnerships and portrays impactful roles in Hollywood. [ more ]
Scary Mommy
2 months ago
Books

"Gold Award" Girl Scout Claps Back At School Board For Censoring Her Project

Sometimes, children can see issues clearly that adults overlook. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
California

See Paris Hilton in Sacramento to advocate for youths placed in state treatment facilities

Senate Bill 1043 aims to protect youth in residential treatment facilities, supported by Paris Hilton. [ more ]
Advocate.com
2 months ago
Education

Louisiana theatre students take to the state capitol's steps to protest 'don't say gay' bill

Students protest anti-LGBTQ+ bills in Louisiana by performing a theatrical protest at the state capitol.
Proposed bills in Louisiana include requiring parental consent for students to change pronouns and banning transgender individuals from using bathrooms based on gender identity. [ more ]
San Jose Spotlight
2 months ago
Silicon Valley real estate

San Jose officials to vote on tougher RV rules near schools - San Jose Spotlight

The San Jose City Council is considering three policies to change where people living in vehicles can park near schools for safety reasons.
Students and school workers have raised safety concerns, leading to the proposed policies, despite warnings from homeless advocates about discrimination against homeless individuals. [ more ]
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Truthout
6 months ago
Parenting

So-Called "Child Welfare" Tears Families Apart. How Can We Repair This Harm?

Yusef Presley reflects on being separated from his family at a young age and the impact it had on his life.
Presley is now part of a national movement to abolish prisons, end family policing, and stop the war on drugs. [ more ]
Truthout
6 months ago
Parenting

So-Called "Child Welfare" Tears Families Apart. How Can We Repair This Harm?

Yusef Presley reflects on being separated from his family at a young age and the impact it had on his life.
Presley is now part of a national movement to abolish prisons, end family policing, and stop the war on drugs. [ more ]
Truthout
6 months ago
Parenting

So-Called "Child Welfare" Tears Families Apart. How Can We Repair This Harm?

Yusef Presley reflects on being separated from his family at a young age and the impact it had on his life.
Presley is now part of a national movement to abolish prisons, end family policing, and stop the war on drugs. [ more ]
Truthout
6 months ago
Parenting

So-Called "Child Welfare" Tears Families Apart. How Can We Repair This Harm?

Yusef Presley reflects on being separated from his family at a young age and the impact it had on his life.
Presley is now part of a national movement to abolish prisons, end family policing, and stop the war on drugs. [ more ]
moreseparation of families
Truthout
6 months ago
Social justice

So-Called "Child Welfare" Tears Families Apart. How Can We Repair This Harm?

Yusef Presley reflects on being separated from his family at a young age and the impact it had on his life.
Presley is now part of a national movement to abolish prisons, end family policing, and stop the war on drugs. [ more ]
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