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Texas Student Who Refused to Stand for Pledge of Allegiance Wins Settlement

March 31st, 2022

A Texas student is vindicated after fighting her former school district in court for years. She says she was punished for refusing to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance, arguing that America is not free and just for all.

Political & Religious Controversy 28 Comments

"Don't Say Gay" Copycat Bills Spreading Across America

March 25th, 2022

Obviously inspired by Florida's wildly controversial 'Don't Say Gay' bill, numerous states are proposing their own versions of the bill, some even more draconian in their restrictions on what teachers can and cannot say.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 98 Comments

Do Christian Teachers Have to Use Transgender Students' Preferred Pronouns?

March 21st, 2022

A Kansas teacher is suing her school district, arguing that they violated her religious freedom when suspending her over her refusal to use gender-affirming pronouns when referring to a transgender student.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 143 Comments

Florida Passes Controversial "Don't Say Gay" Bill

March 14th, 2022

Florida's highly controversial 'Don't Say Gay' bill just passed a Senate vote, and is heading to Gov. Ron DeSantis' desk for his signature. Now students across the state are protesting by walking out of their classrooms.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 83 Comments

Satanism 101? Elementary School 'Satan Club' Shocks Parents

February 22nd, 2022

If God can be in schools after hours, why not Satan? Parents in Illinois were shocked when their kids brought home flyers for an after-school 'Satan Club', but The Satanic Temple says their event is perfectly legal.

Political & Religious Controversy 213 Comments

Public School Students Forced to Attend Christian Assembly Stage Walkout

February 21st, 2022

Separation of church and state, are you there? Dozens of high school students were forced to attend a school assembly featuring evangelical proselytizing against their will. Now they're staging a walkout in protest.

Political & Religious Controversy 84 Comments

Outrage Grows After TN School Bans Holocaust Comic 'Maus'

February 3rd, 2022

One Tennessee school board voted to ban Holocaust comic 'Maus' for that book's depiction of cartoon mouse nudity and naughty words. Should schools ban books that depict unsavory things, regardless of context?

Political & Religious Controversy 98 Comments

Parents Outraged After Bible Displayed Next to LGBTQ Titles at Virginia Library

December 28th, 2021

A Virginia library is in hot water after putting the Bible in a display on frequently banned books. Some found putting it on display next to "pornographic" books offensive, but some are wondering what the big deal is.

Political & Religious Controversy 45 Comments

Fahrenheit 2021? Virginia School Board Wants to Burn "Sexually Explicit" Books

November 12th, 2021

A Virgina school board recently voted to remove "sexually explicit" books from school libraries following complaints from parents. But two board members said they'd actually like to see the books burned.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 143 Comments

School Field Trip to Gay Bar Sparks Outrage in Florida

November 5th, 2021

A Florida elementary school is receiving major backlash after their field trip to a local gay bar made national news. They say it was to teach kids about community and the workforce, but some parents are outraged.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 158 Comments

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