Across the United States, millions of seniors are getting ready to walk across the stage in graduation ceremonies. This time can bittersweet for transgender students. Two instances of transgender students, in different parts of the country, have reminded us that schools can often fail to support transgender students and treat them with respect.
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02/08/13
Despite efforts by local activists, the city of Dallas likely won’t add comprehensive healthcare for its transgender employees this year.
02/08/13
Lawmakers will not take up a proposed constitutional ban on same-sex marriages this year, leaders of the Republican-dominated Indiana General Assembly said Thursday.
02/08/13
When a bill that would help binational same-sex couples was reintroduced in this session of Congress, it again came with support from two Republican cosponsors.
02/08/13
A top Vatican official blamed the media for “derailing” his recent remarks on possible legal protections for unmarried couples, while reaffirming his support for British and French bishops who have been vocal opponents of same-sex marriage.
02/08/13
A recent poll suggests the attitude toward gay marriage in Pennsylvania may be changing. A poll from Franklin & Marshall College indicates more Pennsylvanians are supporting gay marriage.
02/08/13
On Thursday’s Very Last Word, Eagle Scout and gay rights advocate Zach Wahls discussed immigration and gun safety with Daniel Hernandez.
02/08/13
In everything but name, France’s Parliament system is in the throes of a filibuster.
02/08/13
Scouts Canada — like its U.S. counterpart — has oaths, troops, uniforms and merit badges. What it doesn’t have is a rule excluding gay members or leaders.