San Francisco has many overlapping histories. Military history, LGBTQ+ culture, immigrant stories +more. For Sarria, all the above applied
“This is my opportunity to help create a better world for the generations that come after me.” Cruz on his decision to lead GLSEN board
The full impact is still unclear. Teachers were reportedly told they could still offer the class, but the state will not recognize it
Long wait times or calls going unanswered, staff dissension, questionable financial issues, union busting, all plaguing LGBTQ+ youth resource
“Libraries and are places where children can and should be welcomed, safe, respected and included. Books and librarians literally save lives”
More than 50 people who attended were family members, friends, LGBTQ rights advocates, and fellow service members
College Board hoped teachers can “to teach the full course, including content on gender & sexual orientation, without fear of punishment"
The battle over books on LGBTQ+ themes, and even race relations has become a national issue with conservatives railing against libraries
"This Executive Order is not about protecting women. It is a thinly veiled attack on codifying discrimination against trans women."
“Nigel was my 15-year-old son. He was full of light, full of joy. Losing him—it's a feeling that still is sometimes too hard to bear"