Department of Education releases searchable list of schools that seek to discriminate against GLBT people

By John Mack Freeman The United States Department of Education has released a searchable database of schools that have sought exemption from anti-discrimination rules based on their religious character. This has come about because several senators had requested more transparency in the process of requesting waivers. The list can be searched by school name, state, […]

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ACLU sues Tennessee school district for banning rainbow clothing

By John Mack Freeman The ACLU has sued the Giles County, Tennessee school board for a dress code policy that bans any clothing that supports GLBT issues, including rainbow clothing. The issue was initially raised when Richland High School student Rebecca Young wore a shirt that said “Some People Are Gay, Get Over It: on […]

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Proposal passsed in California to add same sex relationships to sex education classes

By John Mack Freeman A new bill in California will force the inclusion of same sex relationships in 7 through 12th grade sex education classes throughout the state. Approved on a 47-24 vote in the state Assembly this week, the bill will go to the Democrat-dominated Senate. Via Out.com Democratic assemblywoman Shirley Weber wrote the bill […]

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