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Sep 26, 2022

Prince George’s County Schools Settle Discrimination Suit With Transgender Teacher

A transgender teacher in Prince George’s County experienced “pervasive and severe” harassment for years, according to the lawsuit.

Aug 03, 2022

Virginia Finalizing Policy Allowing Parents To Opt Out of Sexually Explicit Content In Schools

Today is the last day for Virginians to comment on the policy, which will be a model for local school boards drafting their own guidelines this fall.

Apr 01, 2021

Virginia Has Outlawed The LGBTQ+ ‘Panic’ Defense

People accused of violent crimes in Virginia will no longer be able to use the victim’s gay or trans identity as a defense in court.

Apr 14, 2015

Grosso, Alexander Introduce LGBTQ ‘Cultural Competency’ Bill

It would require healthcare professionals to take two credits of LGBTQ cultural competency training.

 
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