Kern County Board of Education tables discussions on parental notification

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The Kern County Board of Education voted to postpone the discussion of a parental notification policy at their monthly meeting, during which public comment time was reduced to one minute per speaker. Approximately 130 people, both supporters and opponents of the policy, attended the meeting. The proposed policy would require schools to inform parents of …

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California Establishes Transgender History Month

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California is officially the first U.S. state to recognize Transgender History Month. On Wednesday, September 6, the California Assembly voted for House Resolution 57. This resolution, beginning in 2024, recognizes August as Transgender History Month. After passing the bill, Matt Haney, a California Assembly member and the author of House Resolution 57, stated, “…our strongest …

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On Privacy and “Parental Rights”: The Wave of Forced Outing in California School Districts

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“The forced outing policy wrongfully endangers the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of non-conforming students who lack an accepting environment in the classroom and at home.” – Rob Bonta (CA Attorney General) On July 20, the Chino Valley Unified School District–representing nearly 26,000 students–passed a bill mandating schools to notify parents of any pronoun or …

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Miranda Sings/Colleen Ballinger: An LGBTQ Perspective

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With a mix of terrible singing, questionable fashion sense, and a lot of humor, you get cultural icon Miranda Sings. Yet with the recent allegations surrounding the problematic practices throughout her career, it’s only fitting we analyze the element of homophobia as well. In March 2020, Miranda Sings (whose real name is Colleen Ballinger) announced …

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Thailand: The World’s New Pride Entertainment Hotspot?

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Surpassing Japan not long back, Thailand is now ranked first in the production of BLs (Boy Love; in other words, male-male romance shows), with hundreds upon hundreds of shows released each year. However, the importance of this genre goes far beyond a tear-inducing binge – Thai BLs have revolutionized the way we think about both …

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Ron DeSantis gives a speech in support of Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” Bill. ABC7 Associated Press.

“Don’t Say Gay.” Should Kids Be Exposed to LGBTQ+ Matters?

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June 26, 2023 9:20PM PDT “Protect Children. Support Parents.” It’s only four words, yet schools in Florida can now be sued for anything remotely related to the LGBTQ+ community. All it takes is one parent. One complaint. In May 2023, Jenna Barbee was under state investigation for showing “Strange World,” a Disney-animated, PG movie emphasizing …

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I’m Horrified By All the Negativity and Attacks On Transgender People Lately. But What Can I Do About It?

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Saturday, May 20th, 2023 By Eli Sachse, BSN, RN If you are a cisgender (not transgender) person in America right now, you may feel overwhelmed with daily news about attacks against the rights of transgender people, including states that are making it illegal for trans teens to play sports, get medical treatment, or use the …

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