BUDAPEST, Hungary (NBC) – FINA, the world governing body of swimming, voted Sunday to restrict the participation of transgender athletes in elite women’s competitions. At a meeting in Budapest, Hungary Sunday, members voted overwhelmingly to accept the new policy. FINA ...
MEDFORD, Ore. — The City of Medford has paused funding for a church in the city after allegations were made that one of its leaders is tied to what’s commonly called gay conversion therapy. A report from Siskiyou Abolition Project ...
MEDFORD, Ore. – As Pride Month continues, this weekend is there’s a “Medford Pride” gathering. The event celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community. At Pride, you’ll find live music and performances, food trucks and vendors, as well as resources in Southern Oregon. ...
GRANTS PASS, Ore. – A group of Grants Pass churches is hosting a virtual community discussion this Saturday about transgender youth. The talk comes after two former Grants Pass educators were sharing their personal beliefs online regarding proposed LGBTQ+ legislation. ...
ASHLAND, Ore. — For the 9th year in a row, Southern Oregon University ranks in the national top 30 for “Best of the Best” LGBTQ-friendly colleges and universities. The ‘Campus Pride Index’ ranks universities in eight categories. SOU got five ...
GRANTS PASS, Ore. – The Grants Pass school board will consider recommendations by the superintendent to terminate two district employees for alleged violation of district policies in mid-July. The district hired a private investigator to look at comments made by ...
GRANT PASS, Ore. – The Grants Pass educators who were put on administrative leave after voicing their opinions on LGBTQ+ policies are suing the school district. North Middle School teacher Katie Medart and Assistant Principal Rachel Damiano filed a lawsuit ...
SALEM, Ore. – Oregon has become the latest state to pass legislation to end the so-called “gay panic” defense. Oregon Senate Bill 704 is designed to put an end to legal strategies that claim a victim’s sexual orientation or gender ...
GRANTS PASS, Ore. – Two Grants Pass educators are under investigation for making public statements about proposed LGBTQ+ legislation. North Middle School Assistant Principal, Rachel Damiano and 7th-grade teacher Katie Medart said district leaders were fully aware and supported their message. ...
GRANTS PASS, Ore. – A Grants Pass 8th grader is taking a stand against two educators who made a video against LGBTQ+ legislation. There’s now a petition asking the school to fire those educators. North Middle School’s Stephanie Eminowicz started ...