Tag: discrimination
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Hey Pence, I Am Gay, and I Deserve to Live
Get Pregnant Fast When Donald Trump ascended to the presidency, some of my acquaintances tried to reassure me with claims of his support for LGBTQ rights. They shared images of him holding the rainbow flag, suggesting he was a true ally who would keep Vice President Mike Pence in check. They believed that Pence, despite…
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Students Challenge School’s Policy on Hair Braids
Get Pregnant Fast In a controversial move, a charter school in Massachusetts has faced backlash after suspending two female students for wearing braids, resulting in their removal from sports teams and barring them from attending prom. The incident has sparked a heated debate about the implications of school dress codes and their potential discriminatory effects…
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Betsy DeVos Remains Non-Committal on Safeguarding LGBTQ Students in Private Schools
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent Senate hearing, U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos refrained from assuring that private schools receiving federal funds will not discriminate against LGBTQ students. During a session with the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, DeVos stated that the Department of Education would not allocate funds…