In this op-ed, Mia M., a 17-year-old Texas high school student and part of the Youth Voices program at It Gets Better, shares their coming out journey and provides valuable advice for LGBTQ+ youth on National Coming Out Day. For privacy reasons, Mia’s last name is being withheld. Life during my early teenage years was …
Protests and counter-protests are scheduled throughout Canada on Wednesday regarding the trans and LGBTQ community. The group “1MillionMarch4Children” has created posters for the rally, with their message aimed at opposing gender ideology in schools, particularly the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity programs in B.C.’s public schools. Sarah Worthman, an LGBTQ advocate, is helping organize 63 …
Canada’s Minister for Women, Gender Equality, and Youth has expressed concerns about policies in Saskatchewan and New Brunswick that require parental consent for students under 16 to use their preferred pronouns and names in schools. Marci Ien stated that these policies put transgender and nonbinary children in a “life-or-death situation.” While she did not comment …
Back-to-school season in Iowa has taken an unusual turn this year. Parents are being asked to formally approve their children’s nicknames for classroom use as part of Republican lawmakers’ ongoing efforts to limit LGBTQ+ topics in education. These requests stem from a cautious interpretation of a vaguely worded state law that claims to protect parental …
The syllabus, once a revered and symbolic document outlining the plan of a college course, has undergone significant changes. It has been replaced by online courseware, a tool for administering classes and processing assignments. While the syllabus still exists in some form, its function as a course plan has been minimized. It now serves mainly …
The North Carolina Legislature has made headlines by voting to override Democratic Governor Roy Cooper’s veto on three controversial bills. These bills involve prohibiting gender-affirming healthcare for transgender minors, restricting transgender women and girls from participating in female sports teams, and limiting classroom instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity. Governor Cooper had previously vetoed …
Katie Rinderle, a fifth-grade teacher in Cobb County, Georgia, has found herself in a battle to regain her job after reading a book titled “My Shadow Is Purple” to her class. In June, a lengthy investigation concluded that Rinderle should be terminated from her position at Due West Elementary School due to a violation of …
When it comes to job applications, a resume or cover letter serves as an initial opportunity to showcase why you’re the ideal candidate for a position. However, for queer and transgender professionals, there’s an added consideration: Should you disclose your gender identity right from the start? Unfortunately, this personal decision can have detrimental effects. Revealing …
Elon Musk has made a statement on Twitter, declaring that the words “cis” and “cisgender” are now considered slurs. He also warned that repeated and targeted use of these words may result in suspensions. This announcement came in response to a tweet by James Esses, a self-described “advocate on gender ideology” with anti-trans views. Esses …
Landon had planned to attend her high-school graduation but was told by Harrison County School District Superintendent Mitchell King that she could not wear the dress and heels she had chosen but instead should dress as a boy for the ceremony. Landon, who had been open about being a trans girl throughout high school, decided …