When CJ Walden heard the news that some Florida classrooms would limit LGBTQ topics under a proposed bill in the state legislature, first he felt shock. Then, the pain set in.
A new Hulu documentary looks intimately at the lives of trans student-athletes. Eight states have passed laws restricting trans athletes from playing on teams consistent with their gender identity.under a proposed bill in the state legislature, first he felt shock. Then, the pain set in.
Stories and histories about people like CJ -- a gay, 17-year-old boy -- would not be allowed to be taught in classrooms from kindergarten to third grade if the legislation, dubbed the, is implemented, limiting classroom curriculum on sexual orientation and gender identity. So, many LGBTQ students, including CJ, are fighting back with protests, letter-writing campaigns and confrontations with the lawmakers themselves.
Rep. Joe Harding, who introduced the bill, told ABC News podcast"Start Here" that teachers and students can still discuss sexual orientation and gender identity in their classrooms, there just can't be a curriculum or lessons on it.Maxx Fenning and other Florida students went to the state capital to confront legislators about the"Don't Say Gay" bill.
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