Articles tagged as: LGBTQ
June 30, 2023
From pronouns to free textbooks, here are 7 new Indiana education laws
Some of Indiana's new education laws are highly controversial.
Read MoreJune 21, 2023
First in the nation gender-affirming care ban struck down in Arkansas
A federal judge has permanently blocked the country's first law banning gender-affirming care for minors, signaling a victory for LGBTQ advocates.
Read MoreJune 14, 2023
Former LGBTQ nightclub will remain “safe place” for community after renovations
The Damien Center, Indiana’s largest HIV/AIDS service organization, released plans this week for the renovation of a former LGBTQ+ nightclub.
Read MoreJune 10, 2023
Thousands support Indy Pride after difficult year for LGBTQ Hoosiers
The Indy Pride Parade hit the streets of Indianapolis Saturday to the cheers of thousands.
Read MoreJune 9, 2023
ACLU files lawsuit to prevent Indiana's 'Don’t Say Gay' law from taking effect
Court documents said the acts lack of definitions about human sexuality and instruction mean teachers dont know what they can and cant teach.
Read MoreJune 7, 2023
Kevin James Thornton: Growing up, coming out, and coming home to Indiana
Kevin James Thornton is coming back home to Indiana, appearing at Helium Comedy Club in downtown Indianapolis on Sunday, June 11.
Read MoreMay 10, 2023
Indiana school cancels play with LGBTQ characters so students produce it themselves
Students at a Fort Wayne high school are staging an independent production of the "Marian: The True Tale of Robinhood" play
Read MoreMay 5, 2023
Holcomb signs bills targeting LGBTQ students
Indiana's governor on Thursday signed a bill that will require schools to notify a parent if a student requests a name or pronoun change at school, one of the final bills approved in a legislative session that had targeted LGBTQ+ people in the state, especially students.
Read MoreApril 10, 2023
Indiana 'Don’t Say Gay' bill passes out of the Senate following floor debate, questioning
A bill that would limit discussions of human sexuality in early learning classrooms passed through the Senate on Monday. The bill received criticism from opponents – coining it as a “slate of hate” – a group of anti-LGBTQ+ bills filed by lawmakers during this legislative session.
Read MoreApril 7, 2023
Indiana ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill amended, no longer requires parental consent for name changes, pronouns
A bill that would limit discussions of human sexuality in early learning classrooms passed through its second Senate reading with some big changes. Among them are changes to a portion that would require parents to be notified about requested changes for a student's names and pronouns, and the removal of other portions of the bill.
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