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PM denies LGBT students have been expelled

The prime minister says there is no evidence LGBT students are being expelled over their sexuality, as religious discrimination laws are debated.

AAP · May 8, 2022

PM stands by plan to introduce religious discrimination law without changing sex discrimination act at same time

The Prime Minister says a re-elected Coalition government would push ahead with its long-promised religious discrimination law without making changes to protect LGBTQI children at the same time.

ABC News · May 7, 2022

Cutesy Gay Teen Romance Heartstopper Subverts Absolutely Nothing, and That's Great

Netflix’s latest LGBT hit would absolutely be appropriate to show in any Florida high school, or anywhere else.

Reason · May 6, 2022

Brave Ukrainian student flees to Edinburgh after LGBT+ safe spaces disappear due to war

Nick told how hostile his country has become since Russia invaded and that many safe spaces for those in the LGBT+ community disappeared since the war started.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 30, 2022

Just what exactly will be banned by the Florida law dubbed ‘don’t say gay’? A closer look at the new restrictions

For more than a decade, many Florida schools have relied on “student support guides” to help teachers navigate the delicate issues of LGBTQ+ students in class and after-school clubs.

Tribune News Service · Apr 29, 2022

Romania must reject Hungary-style anti-LGBT bill, rights groups say

Romanian human rights groups on Friday condemned a bill approved by the Senate which bans so-called gay propaganda in schools, saying it would legitimise discrimination against the LGBT community, mirroring measures seen in Hungary and Russia.

Reuters · Apr 29, 2022

‘Hurtful and insulting’: Florida teachers react to the ‘don’t say gay’ bill

Educators fear the wave of anti-gay laws threaten the supportive environments they try to build for LGBTQ students

The Guardian - US · Apr 29, 2022

School Choice Helps LGBT Students in Alabama

The answer for students who feel unwelcome or underserved where they are is to expand the schooling market.

Reason · Apr 28, 2022

‘Bigotry does not know state borders’: Anti-LGBTQ legislation troubles queer, trans Angelenos

LOS ANGELES -- Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Californians have watched with alarm and sadness in recent weeks as lawmakers in the Midwest and South have debated the rights of LGBTQ people within their borders.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 28, 2022

CEOs are hindering LGBTQ+ equality in the workplace

Global acceptance of homosexuality has risen over the past two decades to 72 per cent in 2019 from 51 per cent in 2002. Despite this, a report from last year found that majority of American LGBTQ+ workers have faced job discrimination.

The Conversation · Apr 27, 2022