by admin | Jun 14, 2016 | Civil Rights, Education, News, Transgender
For decades, schools and states have tried to wiggle around the language of Title IX, the statute of the Education Amendments of 1972 that protects students and staff from discrimination based on sex in education at institutions that receive Federal funding. On...
by admin | Dec 22, 2015 | Arts, Transgender
With The Danish Girl opening across the country this Christmas, we’re going to hear people saying ‘There, you’ve had your trans movie, be happy.’ But there are so many more trans people whose lives would make amazing movies. Imagine the...
by admin | Apr 22, 2015 | Equality, Gender, LGBTQIA+, News, Women's Rights
Michigan Womyn’s Festival, also known as Michfest, will be coming to an end after this summer, according to founder Lisa Vogel. The annual festival has been taking place for close to 40 years, and exists as an opportunity for women to come together in a safe...
by admin | May 20, 2014 | Equality, LGBTQIA+, News
May 17th, 2014 marked the 10th annual International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT), a day to reflect on the progress that equal rights activists have made, and the work that still needs to be done to ensure safety, dignity, and equal rights for all...
by admin | Jun 5, 2013 | Articles, News
All across the country, many schools participate in annual “spirit weeks” to encourage leadership, teamwork, and fun amongst classes and grade levels. During these events, it is common for each day of “spirit week” to have a theme in which students dress up and win...
