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Meta Oversight Board rules anti-transgender videos don't violate hate speech rules

Meta's Oversight Board allowed transphobic posts after executives warned they should be “treated carefully ... given the fraught political debate.”

Judge Tosses Lawsuit Against Ohio School District’s Pro-Trans Policies

The judge wrote of the difficulties faced by transgender youth.

Meta has guidelines to protect against anti-trans content. GLAAD says the company is ignoring them

The social media company has failed to protect LGBTQ+ users from bigoted harassment, GLAAD says.

Advancing equality during Disability Pride Month

July is Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate progress in championing accessibility and equity. But, as Easterseals's President and CEO writes, more work is still needed.

Out Lawmakers Reintroduce Anti-Bullying Bill to Honor Tyler Clementi

Clementi died by suicide in 2010 after experiencing homophobic bullying from his roommate and another college student.

Gay teens report high rate of school harassment

One third of teens report that students are frequently harassed in school because they are or are perceived to be lesbian, gay, or bisexual, according to a new study by the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network.

Antibullying Law Gets More Support, Inches Closer to Passage

GLSEN reports that support for the Safe Schools Improvement Act increased in 2013, including endorsements from two key Republican senators.

Hundreds Protest After School Suspends Bullied Gay Teen

Students at Lee's Summit High School say administrators have failed to stop the bullying, and the victim and his friends have been punished after they tried to defend themselves.

Report: Most LGBTQ+ Students Verbally Harassed in School

New findings from GLSEN show that anti-LGBTQ+ harassment and bullying remain distressingly common.

Republican anti-LGBTQ+ legislation bad for mental health and quality of life: survey

New research from Data for Progress highlights the negative effects of these bills and the desire for supportive environments.

Passions Run Hot in Texas Over 'Polarizing' LGBT Protections

Although a school board vote on proposed policies was postponed, Thursday night's meeting drew many attendees with strong opinions.

Minnesota Passes Tougher Antibullying Laws

After years of being in the spotlight for its lackluster laws on bullying, Minnesota will institute more thorough laws to mitigate bullying in schools.

Gay student assaulted after year-long bullying at California high school

His mom has been trying to get answers about the school’s anti-LGBTQ+ environment for a year without satisfaction.

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