Spotsylvania school board vote to pass controversial policy for trans students
The Spotsylvania County School Board voted to adopt a new policy for transgender students Monday evening.
Florida bans AP Psychology course over sexual orientation, gender identity curriculum concerns: College Board
The Florida Department of Education has banned AP Psychology courses throughout the state due to sexual orientation and gender identity curriculum concerns, the College Board said in a statement Thursday.
Parents' rights advocacy groups say emails show MCPS leaders concerned about class books, 'opt out' policy
The debate over parental rights continues within Montgomery County Public Schools. In a new development, parents' rights advocacy groups say they have obtained emails showing that school leaders expressed concerns over not allowing parents to opt their children out of reading certain books with LGBTQ themes.
Alexandria City Public Schools joins list of districts rejecting state's new policies for transgender students
Another Virginia school district appears to be rejecting Gov.
'Don't be trans': Critics push back on Virginia schools' new policies for transgender students
Some students and LGBTQIA+ advocacy organizations are pushing back against the Virginia Department of Education’s new model policies which outline how schools are expected to handle some sensitive issues such as student identity, bathroom use, sports and parental oversight.
Families with transgender kids forced to travel out of state for care they need
With at least 20 states moving to ban or restrict such care for minors, some kids feel they are receiving the message that they cannot be themselves.
Web designer's 'customer' in Supreme Court case raising ethical and legal flags
The Supreme Court said a Christian designer can refuse to make wedding websites for gay couples after her lawsuit pointed to a request from a man named “Stewart” and his husband-to-be. But Stewart says that never happened.
Supreme Court’s conservative majority deals blow to Biden administration in consequential rulings
The Supreme Court handed down two momentous decisions Friday that sparked intense reaction from every corner of the country.
Supreme Court backs designer who objects to making gay couples’ wedding websites
In a defeat for gay rights, the court ruled 6-3 for designer Lorie Smith despite a Colorado law that bars discrimination based on sexual orientation, race, gender and other characteristics.
Supreme Court makes big decisions with more to come: Here's what to know
The Supreme Court is expected to announce major decisions Friday on Biden's student loan forgiveness program and a case that impacts gay rights.
Pride flags vandalized in Montgomery County Council President's neighborhood
After several Pride flags were burned in a Silver Spring community, Montgomery County police are investigating the situation as a hate crime.
Protestors flock to MCPS school board meeting over opt-out policy
Demonstrators turned out in large numbers Tuesday at the Montgomery County School Board meeting over a proposal that would prohibit parents from opting their children out of classes and books addressing topics related to sexuality and gender.
Judge blocks Arkansas ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors
A federal judge has struck down Arkansas’ ban on gender-affirming care for minors.
CAIR demands apology from Montgomery County councilwoman over 'offensive' remarks
A national Muslim civil liberties group is demanding an apology from two Montgomery County officials after their recent comments in the opt-out school board debate about LGBTQ+ inclusive teaching materials.
White House accused of US Flag Code violation over Pride Month display
President Joe Biden's administration is receiving backlash online over its Pride Month display at the White House on Sunday as many Twitter users are saying it violates the U.S. Flag Code.
Biden shares message of hope at largest-ever White House Pride celebration: 'I see courage'
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden hosted what was described as the largest-ever White House Pride celebration on the South Lawn Saturday with hundreds of people in attendance.
Hundreds of thousands celebrate LGBTQ+ community at DC Pride Parade
The haze cleared, the sun was out and a sense of joy was in the air at Washington, D.C.'s Pride Parade Saturday.
DC Pride organizers promise safety amidst growing anti-LGBTQ rhetoric
As the District prepares for Pride Weekend organizers are promising safety at festivities across the city amid anti-LGBTQ rhetoric.
Joe Biden reveals LGBTQ+ initiatives but postpones White House Pride Month event due to poor air quality
The Pride Month event will be held Saturday and will show support for LGBTQ+ people at a time when the community feels under attack and the White House has little recourse to challenge state-level legislation against them.
LGBTQ+ Pride Events taking place June 9 - June 11 across the DMV
A number of events will take place across the month of June commemorating LGBTQ+ Pride across DC, Maryland and Virginia. Here's what's happening this weekend.