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Texas Statute Books currently contain two anti-LGBTQ curriculum laws: The Texas Health & Safety Code § says: "The materials in the education programs intended for persons younger than 18 years of age must: (1) emphasize sexual abstinence before marriage and fidelity in marriage as the expected standard.". For the first time in over two decades, Congress may approve major legislation focused on protecting children online. X , Microsoft , and Apple have endorsed the bill alongside various advocacy groups.
Mapping Attacks on LGBTQ Rights in U.S. State Legislatures in
Attending a school with even one anti-LGBTQ+ policy is associated with higher rates of anxiety, depression, and past-year suicide attempts for young LGBTQ+ students. As the annual celebration of Pride Month begins, state legislators across the nation have introduced a record-breaking number of bills that threaten LGBTQ rights and health. Of these, 76 have been enacted into law — more than twice as many as in the entirety of , which set the previous record. Anti
In fact, children are the most vulnerable to the messages sent by anti-LGBTQ laws, according to Caitlin Ryan, director of SF State’s Family Acceptance Project. In her work with diverse families across the country, Ryan has heard directly from LGBTQ youth and families who reported increased anxiety, feelings of hopelessness, uncertainty about the future and fear of hate-driven violence. Some. In recent months, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender LGBT rights have faced significant setbacks in many countries, with populist and authoritarian governments passing draconian laws curtailing LGBT rights. Countries as varied as Uganda , Ghana , Iraq , Russia , Hungary , and the United States , among others, have sought to limit the fundamental freedoms of expression, association, and assembly of LGBT people. Impact of Anti
Anti-LGBTQ legislation harms more than individuals—it reinforces exclusion and perpetuates stereotypes. Learn timely steps we can take to promote acceptance and equality for all. Picture books are not usually the stuff of Supreme Court rulings. The ruling resulted from a lawsuit brought by parents in Montgomery County, Md. 
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A Supreme Court ruling over a Montgomery County lawsuit gave parents the right to opt their kids out of lessons with LGBTQ+ books. These are the children's books they relied on. Posted February 11, Reviewed by Michelle Quirk. From laws that ban gender-affirming care to restrictions on LGBTQ-inclusive education , these measures not only harm the individuals they target but also reinforce a culture of exclusion and perpetuate harmful stereotypes about LGBTQ people.
Children’s online safety laws are failing LGBTQ+ youth
In recent months, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights have faced significant setbacks in many countries, with populist and authoritarian governments passing draconian laws. . 
As Governments Demonize LGBTQ+ Rights, Children Lose the Most
Brooke Tanner and Nicol Turner Lee discuss how children's online safety laws might unintentionally target safe online spaces for LGBTQ+ kids. .
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The ACLU is tracking Anti-LGBTQ bills in the U.S. Choose a state on the map to show the different bills targeting LGBTQ Rights and take action. While not all of these bills will become law, they all cause harm for LGBTQ people. .