Battle Heats up over New Texas Law Banning LGBTQ+ Clubs in Schools

Battle heats up over new Texas law banning LGBTQ+ clubs in schools

Senate Bill 12 bars student clubs based on sexual orientation or gender identity as well as programming based on gender identity, sexuality or race.

Texas sued over 'Don't Say Gay' law that bans LGBTQ+ student clubs

Texas is being sued over its "Don't Say Gay" law that not only bans discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity in classrooms, but goes even further by completely outlawing LGBTQ+ student clubs.Keep up with the latest in LGBTQ+ news and politics. Sign up for The Advocate's email newsletter.The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas and Students Engaged in Advancing Texas (SEAT) announced Monday that they will be filing a lawsuit again…

Thou Shalt Not Misquote: What the Bible Really Says About LGBTQIA+ People

Credit: Unsplash When it comes to LGBTQIA+ inclusion, the Bible keeps sparking conversations — and sometimes, clashes. In communities of faith, the age-old book is at the center of most modern cultural debates. As LGBTQIA+ folks increasingly claim space in society, some wonder what the Bible really says about sexuality and gender. However, the answer is complex. While the Bible never mentions terms like “gay,” “transgender,” or “non-binary” — co…