Local LGBTQ+ advocates challenge state policy on reporting students’ genders

Local LGBTQ+ advocates challenge state policy on reporting students’ genders

An advocacy group is calling on Arlington school officials to push back on a new state policy on reporting students as either male or female. On May 12, the Virginia Department of Education's policy on records collection removed an option to designate some students as "other" rather than male or female. The Arlington Gender Identity

American Airlines Defends LGBTQ-Friendly Policies

Simple Flying reports that American Airlines has reaffirmed its decision to take part in the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index.  Read more at Simple Flying

Local LGBTQ+ students get new state protections this year

While Pride Month celebrates the contributions and civil rights of the LGBTQ+ community, many young people continue to face backlash for being themselves because of fears their school environment isn’t safe or able to provide them with the support they…

Wadsworth, Ohio’s first out nonbinary candidate runs for City Council

Photo illustration by Ben Jodway / Courtesy of Gie May Two years ago, Wadsworth, Ohio, saw armed Nazis descend on a drag storytelling hour. Now, the small Medina County town will see its first out nonbinary candidate on the November ballot. Angela “Gie” May is running for the Ward 4 seat on Wadsworth City Council. It’s their first run for office, but they have been a presence in the town’s politics for some time and have volunteered with multipl…