All posts tagged "LGBTQ books"
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Rachel Karp Dives Into America’s Remaining Lesbian Bars
In "The Lesbian Bar Chronicles," Rachel Karp documents the stories, struggles, and resilience of America's remaining lesbian bars.
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Anti-LGBTQ Pastor Pleads Guilty to Sex Offense With a Minor
The Ohio pastor who pushed to remove LGBTQ books from school fairs accepted a plea deal days before trial.
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Sara Raasch Conjures Magic, Mischief, and Queer Romance
The bestselling fantasy author discusses queer romance, rival wizards, and her upcoming novel The Fake Divination Offense.
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Montgomery County Ordered to Pay $1.5M in LGBTQ Books Case
A federal judge ordered the payout after courts ruled the district violated parents' religious rights by denying LGBTQ lesson opt-outs.
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Lovell Holder Turns Reality TV Into a Queer Reckoning
His novel, The Book of Luke, blends queer romance, politics, and competition at a moment when LGBTQ readers are craving big, messy stories.
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Anti-Gay Ohio Pastor Charged With Child Sexual Abuse
Silas Shelton was charged with four felonies, including rape, for allegedly engaging in sexual conduct with a teenage girl.
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Judge Orders Banned Books Restored in Military Family Schools
A federal judge in Virginia has ordered the Pentagon to restore books and curriculum removed from schools serving military families under the Trump administration’s campaign...
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Fired Wyoming Librarian Wins $700K in LGBTQ Book Dispute
Terri Lesley was fired for refusing to remove LGBTQ-themed books from shelves, then sued the county for violating her First Amendment rights.
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Supreme Court Sides With Religious Parents Over LGBTQ Books
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that religious parents can opt out of LGBTQ-themed lessons, finding Montgomery County schools burdened their religious freedom.
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Federal Judge Guts Iowa’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Law
The ruling strikes down Iowa book ban and LGBTQ classroom restrictions as unconstitutional.
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Defense Department Schools Shutter LGBTQ Clubs, Ban Books
Defense Department schools that serve the children of military members have scrapped affinity clubs and flagged LGBTQ books for removal.
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Florida College Throws Hundreds of LGBTQ Books in a Dumpster
New College of Florida has suspended a dean after the library disposed of books dealing with LGBTQ issues, race, and gender.
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Maryland Parents Not Allowed to Opt Kids Out of LGBTQ Assignments
Federal Appeals Court rules against religious parents in case against Montgomery County Public Schools over LGBTQ books and opt-out request.
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When a Library Refused to Carry LGBTQ Books, Willie Carver Started His Own
The 2022 Kentucky Teacher of the Year who quit his job over discrimination is making sure LGBTQ youth have access to queer titles.
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Obama Appears in Banned Book Campaign’s TikTok Video
The Obama Foundation has partnered with Prince George's County Libraries for a campaign celebrating banned books and freedom of expression.
