With the fear of more LGBTQ+ rights restrictions, possible discrimination, and a culture that appears to be labeling diversity as a threat, Democratic lawmakers are scrambling for how to help fix it.
Interviews with over a dozen queer people who have left or are considering leaving reveal unease about the state’s politics.
An email sent Friday by Chancellor Steven Gonzalez laid out an initiative to remove pronouns, alter bathroom signage, and do away with all staff-led groups related to diversity and equity.
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