LGBTQ

The specific details regarding the bills vary between state. But overall, they seek to prohibit schools from using a curriculum or discussing topics of gender identity or sexual orientation.

The Florida law prohibits teachers from teaching sexual orientation or gender identity to kids below the fourth grade.

In an order late Monday, the Third Court of Appeals reinstated a statewide injunction into the practice that was previously granted by a state district judge earlier this month.

The judge halted the state from enforcing Gov. Greg Abbott's directive to launch "child abuse" investigations against parents getting gender-affirming care for their transgender children.

The attorney general said certain gender-affirming procedures should be considered child abuse. One demonstrator said supporters of this stance don't understand what this type of care is.

The Trevor Project found LGBTQ+ young people living in southern states, including Texas, are more likely to consider and attempt suicide in large part because they are less likely to live in accepting communities.

A coming-of-age memoir by a California writer has been seized upon by politicians who want greater control over the kinds of books available in Texas schools.

Karen Watkins ran for her local school board because she wanted to be involved in her children's education. Since her election in 2020, she's been yelled at, threatened and followed to her car.

The city collected responses from more than 2,000 people who identify as members of Austin's LGBTQ community. It's the first survey of its kind funded by the city.

After making homophobic comments during a performance, rapper DaBaby has been widely criticized and dropped from multiple festivals. The fallout could mark a cultural shift in the music business.