#trans rights - Pride Campus

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How State Policies Are Reshaping Where LGBTQ Students Choose to Go to College

The Supreme Court just let California keep its trans-inclusive sports policy. But the real story is how a growing patchwork of state laws is quietly redrawing the college map for LGBTQ students — and what that means for campus life everywhere.

July 17, 2026

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✊ Advocacy & Policy

Beyond the Supreme Court: How LGBTQ+ Students Are Building Advocacy That Actually Lasts in 2026

With public acceptance of LGBTQ+ rights declining for the first time in two decades, student advocates are shifting strategy — from court-dependent battles to building lasting protections at the campus, state, and community levels.

June 24, 2026

✊ Advocacy & Policy

Pronouns in the Classroom: How New Federal Guidance Affects LGBTQ+ College Students

A breakdown of 2026 federal policy shifts on pronouns, name usage, and classroom rights — and what students can do when their campus won't protect them.

April 8, 2026