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March 9, 2022

Robin Kish

Florida Senate Passes Controversial ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill

The Parental Rights in Education bill, which has been dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, limits educators from addressing topics related to sexual orientation and gender identity at certain grade levels, and would allow parents to take action against schools that violate this policy.

February 25, 2022

Robin Kish

Florida House Passes Controversial ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill

House Bill 1557, dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill by critics, requires that schools “[prohibit] classroom discussion about sexual orientation or gender identity in certain grade levels” and policies that prohibit “parental notification [and] involvement in critical decisions affecting student’s mental, emotional, or physical well-being.”

February 11, 2022

Robin Kish

Tennessee Legislators Introduce Their Own ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill

Senate Bill 1216 and House Bill 800, sponsored by state Senator Frank S. Nicely (R.) and Representative Bruce Griffey (R.), would prohibit educational providers from using textbooks and other materials “that promote, normalize, support, or address lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, or transgender issues or lifestyles.”

February 10, 2022

Robin Kish

‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill Passes In Florida Senate Education Committee

On Tuesday, the Florida Senate Education Committee voted to pass Senate Bill 1834, dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, which would restrict topics regarding sexual orientation and gender identity in primary schools, and would allow parents to sue schools that do not comply. 

January 28, 2022

Robin Kish

‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bills Advance In Florida State Legislature

Senate Bill 1834 and House Bill 1557, referred to as the “Don’t Say Gay” bills, would provide parents with greater input into their children’s education, and also limit or prohibit discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in classrooms.

April 30, 2021

Freddie Jacob

The Organizations Tirelessly Fighting For LGBTQ+ Rights In Ghana & Nigeria

“We acknowledge the limitations and barriers but we know it’s going to get better, that is what fuels our fight.”

February 26, 2020

Kim Wong-Shing

Lesbian Teacher Wins $100,000 Settlement After Being Suspended For Showing Students Her Wife’s Photo

“If you are a school district that thinks you can bully a gay teacher out of their job, I hope you remember my name and I hope you think twice.”
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February 12, 2020

Kim Wong-Shing

New Jersey Schools Roll Out New LGBTQ+-Inclusive Curriculum

New Jersey’s brand new LGBTQ-inclusive curriculum is officially being piloted in 12 public school districts.

October 31, 2019

Kim Wong-Shing

Spelman Becomes First Historically Black College To Create A Queer Studies Program

Spelman plans to name the newly endowed Chair in Queer Studies after Audre Lorde.

February 6, 2019

Bea Bischoff

New Jersey To Teach LGBTQ History In Public Schools

NJ is about to become a more inclusive, inspiring educational environment for young LGBTQ people.

November 9, 2018

GO Staff

Scotland Becomes First Country To Require LGBTQ Education In Curriculum

We at GO applaud Scotland for this life-saving, powerful, and inclusive decision.

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