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Supreme Court says Maryland parents can pull their kids from public school lessons using LGBTQ books
The Supreme Court has ruled that Maryland parents who have religious objections can pull their children from public school lessons using LGBTQ storybooks. The justices Friday reversed lower-court rulings in favor of the Montgomery County school system in suburban Washington.

LGBTQ+
Billie McBride-O’Neel is skating out of the shadows for trans youth
The Astoria, Oregon, resident transitioned in 1985 after a career as a professional figure skater. She stayed in the closet for four decades, until trans youth became increasingly threatened.

Drag artists are getting attacked. This safety handbook aims to help.
As Pride Month approaches, a group of drag artists and their allies are releasing guidelines to help performers navigate a landscape of online harassment and physical violence.
LGBTQ+
Opponent of transgender athletes in women’s sports draws protesters to Portland State
Portland Police say five people were arrested in demonstrations near PSU’s Smith Memorial Student Union.

Activist visit to PSU rekindles debate over campus free speech
Former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines, known for opposing the inclusion of transgender athletes in sports, is touring college campuses across the U.S. She’s scheduled to speak at Portland State University on Monday, where protests are expected.

Sports
Trump administration says it is suing Maine over transgender athletes in girls’ sports
The DOJ says Maine is violating Title IX, the 1972 law that prohibits sex-based discrimination at schools that receive federal funding. Gov. Janet Mills has promised to "vigorously defend" the state.

Education
Southeast Washington school district challenges state’s transgender sports policies in federal complaint
The Kennewick School Board has lodged a federal Title IX complaint against Washington state officials. At issue: the state’s current policies that allow transgender students to compete on sports teams consistent with their gender identity.

Portland
A new queen in charge at Portland’s iconic drag venue, Darcelle XV Showplace
Jeremey Peck, a longtime friend of Darcelle XV and a drag artist with 30 years performing, took ownership in February

Portland has a new soccer league for queer women, nonbinary and trans people
Portland has a new soccer league for queer women, non-binary and trans people
Politics
1 in 5 Oregon State Capitol workers faced harassment or discrimination, survey says
During this year's legislative session, lawmakers plan to change or amend Rule 27, the Legislature’s personnel rule for addressing harassment, discrimination and retaliation.