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Warning: While some of the following stories describe legislative actions to celebrate and affirm LGBTQ+ people, many cover legislation targeting the LGBTQ+ community, particularly trans and nonbinary youth. Please be kind to yourself and use your discretion while reading this section. Advisory: State news is representative but not exhaustive due to space constraint; feel free to forward news about your state to advocacy@pflag.org to consider for inclusion. California - Governor fines school board for rejecting new curriculum. Governor Gavin Newsom stated that the state will fine the Temecula Valley Unified School District $1.5 million dollars as the school board rejected a social studies curriculum that included gay rights activist and San Francisco Supervisor Harvey Milk. School board removes State Superintendent from meeting for voicing opposition to anti-trans policy. State Superintendent Tony Thurmond publicly opposed the Chino Valley Unified School District's proposed forced outing policy, which was adopted despite strong opposition from local parents.. Florida - Vice President Kamala Harris denounces restrictive social studies program. Vice President Harris spoke at the State Board of Education about new Black history standards in public schools, in response to new restrictions being adopted on discussing race-based oppression in the Florida public school curriculum. | |
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The 1975 cancels shows in Indonesia and Taiwan. The British pop-rock band, The 1975, had to cancel some of their concerts after a show was cut short in Malaysia when they criticized the country's anti-LGBTQ+ laws. During the show, Matt Healy, the lead singer, spoke out against the laws and also kissed one of his bandmates on stage. First openly gay male NFL Coach comes out publicly. Kevin Maxen is an associate strength coach for the Jacksonville Jaguars team, and his public announcement of his sexual orientation marks him as the first openly gay male coach in any major American men's professional sports league. First openly gay male NFL Coach comes out publicly. Kevin Maxen is an associate strength coach for the Jacksonville Jaguars team, and his public announcement of his sexual orientation marks him as the first openly gay male coach in any major American men's professional sports league. | |
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