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The Íøºì±¬ÁÏ works to ensure that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people can live openly without discrimination and enjoy equal rights, personal autonomy, and freedom of expression and association.
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A group of rainbow flags arranged among a pile of books.

Jan 26, 2023

Trans Students Should Be Treated With Dignity, Not Outed by Their Schools

Trans Students Should Be Treated With Dignity, Not Outed by Their Schools
Demonstrators gather on the steps of the Montana State Capitol protesting anti-LGBTQ+ legislation.

Jan 23, 2023

How the Íøºì±¬ÁÏ Tracks Anti-LGBTQ Bills, and How We’re Fighting Back

How the Íøºì±¬ÁÏ Tracks Anti-LGBTQ Bills, and How We’re Fighting Back
New members of Congress being sworn in at the US Capitol on Saturday, January 07, 2023.

Jan 18, 2023

The Intertwined Future of Attacks on Abortion and Gender-Affirming Care

The Intertwined Future of Attacks on Abortion and Gender-Affirming Care
A photo of Peppermint.

Jan 12, 2023

The Dangers of Drag Censorship with Peppermint

The Dangers of Drag Censorship with Peppermint

Dec 21, 2022

Íøºì±¬ÁÏ Kids Take the Mic

Íøºì±¬ÁÏ Kids Take the Mic
A collage that includes graphics of the Supreme Court, a gavel, and a blow horn.

Dec 15, 2022

End of Year Pop Quiz: How We Showed Up for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties in 2022

End of Year Pop Quiz: How We Showed Up for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties in 2022

Dec 15, 2022

2022 Wins With David Cole

2022 Wins With David Cole
A group of people holding reproductive rights signs in front of the Capitol Building.

Dec 13, 2022

10 Ways the Íøºì±¬ÁÏ and Our Supporters Showed Up in 2022

10 Ways the Íøºì±¬ÁÏ and Our Supporters Showed Up in 2022
Donnie Ray Saxton with son Parker.

Dec 2, 2022

I’m Proud of My Transgender Son. The Health Care He Needs Shouldn’t Be Up for Debate.

I’m Proud of My Transgender Son. The Health Care He Needs Shouldn’t Be Up for Debate.
In the foreground (at an intersection,) two protesters carry signs with one reading "EDUCATION WITHOUT LIMITATION" and the other "TEACH US THE TRUTH", while in the background, other student demonstrators line an overpass protesting a proposal to emphasize patriotism and downplay civil unrest in the teaching of U.S. history.

Nov 29, 2022

Lessons Learned from Our Classroom Censorship Win Against Florida’s Stop W.O.K.E. Act

Lessons Learned from Our Classroom Censorship Win Against Florida’s Stop W.O.K.E. Act