The sneaky way one Utah teacher showed support for LGBTQ+ students despite bigoted laws

The sneaky way one Utah teacher showed support for LGBTQ+ students despite bigoted laws

In the wake of a law targeting LGBTQ+ flags in schools, a Utah teacher is sharing how he’s previously found ways to show support for queer students in his classes even when politicians have done their best to stop it.Keep up with the latest in LGBTQ+ news and politics. Sign up for The Advocate's email newsletter. "Way back in my first year of teaching, I was reading The Wizard of Oz in class and the words 'gay' and 'queer' came up in the book," …

Utah Bill Would Ban Pride Flags In Public School But Allow Nazi Flags For Educational Use

AOL reports that a Republican lawmaker in Utah has proposed new legislation that would restrict the display of flags on government property to only certain approved flags. According to this proposal, Pride flags would be banned from being displayed in public schools and government buildings, while Nazi and Confederate flags could still be permitted for…

Oxford Union votes against flying LGBTQ+ flag for Pride Month

The Oxford Union has rejected a proposal to fly an LGBTQ+ flag for Pride Month every year. President Anita Okunde had put forward the Standing Order change but the Standing Committee – made up entirely of students – voted 7-4 against the move. During a meeting today (5th May), the motion was tabled which would have required the President to fly the pride flag “throughout June every year”. It would have given the President the discretion to waive…