Advocates say low pay and a hostile climate toward educators, particularly around LGBTQ+ issues and race, are pushing people out of the profession in droves.
If successful, the bill would force states to recognize same-sex marriages that take place in any other state and repeal the Defense Against Marriage Act.
20 states argue that the Biden administration’s interpretation of Title IX prevents them from enacting or enforcing laws that target transgender people.
Proposals to restrict sex ed coincide with abortion restrictions at the national and state levels and a movement to stop educators from discussing gender and sexual orientation.
Though anyone can contract monkeypox, men who have sex with men are disproportionately affected. Limited vaccines are available.
35 states have marriage bans, and experts doubt that Congress could codify marriage equality.
Her plea comes amid mounting pressure on the Biden administration to secure her release.
She’s the force behind recent strides, including inclusive TSA screening rules and gender-neutral passports.
"If you are trans and become pregnant and you need to access abortion services in the South, your options are really, really limited right now."
Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill went into effect Friday, alongside multiple school sports bans for transgender students and Alabama’s bathroom bill.