No Debate, No Vote, No Explanation: The Tactics Killing LGBTQ+ Rights Bills in Arizona
In Arizona, one person can stop a bill from moving forward in the Legislature, and the public never gets a chance to have their voice heard.
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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.
Legal experts say the executive order is unconstitutional, but Pinal County’s top prosecutor is all in.
An Arizona federal judge ruled that Peoria's school board didn't violate Heather Rooks's free speech rights when they attempted to shut down her scripture readings. It left the question open on if she's violating the constitution.
In a conservative culture war on sex and gender, queer teachers and staff seek refuge from the frontlines.
Sharon Benson is named in a lawsuit for allegedly defaming a teacher she is set to have power over.
The webcast, organized by Arizona Women of Action, is part of a campaign to use LGBTQ+ issues as a galvanizing issue this November.
The move doesn't eliminate students or teachers from filing civil rights complaints, but could cost millions in federal funding for the district.
Educators and LGBTQ+ advocates say HB2310's vague language will have a chilling effect on teachers handing out materials.
Parental rights laws and bureaucracy leave teachers and staff confused on what can be taught. In the end, teaching nothing might be easier.
A contract drafted by the LDS church's headquarters in Utah would have the school district pay for Mormon missionaries to volunteer in schools.
The bill was never heard in committee, and a last-ditch effort to get it added onto another bill was killed by a fellow LGBTQ+ legislator.
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