These three LGBTQ women just made congressional ‘herstory’
Delaware’s Sarah McBride, Washington’s Emily Randall and Texas’ Julie Johnson were sworn in to the 119th Congress on Friday.
LGBTQ rights group reports progress at U.S. companies despite conservative backlash
McDonald’s became the latest corporation to roll back DEI efforts Monday. Walmart, Ford and Harley-Davidson did so last year.
Judge scraps Biden’s Title IX rules, reversing expansion of protections for LGBTQ students
President-elect Donald Trump previously promised to end the rules “on day one” and made anti-transgender themes a centerpiece of his campaign.
Some LGBTQ people race to claim rights, fearing rollbacks under Trump
Trump has stated his intention to rescind some transgender rights during his second term.
House passes bill to ban transgender student-athletes from women’s sports
The House passed legislation Tuesday that would ban transgender athletes from participating in women’s and girls’ sports at schools and institutions receiving federal funds.
Out Film’s Connecticut LGBTQ Film Festival celebrates Pride Month with dozens of features, shorts
Out Film CT‘s annual Connecticut LGBTQ Film Festival has lasted for 37 years. That’s an extraordinary achievement, especially considering how challenging some of the recent years have been.
Resources to Support LGBTQ+ Students
As educators, CEA members prepare students to be ready to thrive in a world full of diverse people. Learn how you and your school can better support LGBTQ+ students with these resources.
CT LGBTQ+ groups issue ‘best practices’ for Title IX expansion
The federal government issued new Title IX guidelines earlier this year, while Connecticut guidance was also updated this winter.
CEA Pride Joins the Parade
It was a beautiful sunny day for Middletown’s annual Pride Parade this Saturday, and for the first time CEA members joined in the parade as a group—marching under the CEA Pride banner.