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144. How Education Is Being Weaponized Against LGBTQ+ Teachers—And Why Silence Won’t Save Us
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What do you do when your job, your identity, and your safety are all under political attack—just because you’re an LGBTQ+ educator?
If you're a queer teacher—or support one—you’ve likely felt the chilling effect of anti-LGBTQ+ policies creeping into schools. This episode breaks down exactly what’s happening across the U.S. and globally, and why educators are sounding the alarm.
In this episode, you will:
- Hear real stories from queer educators navigating policy threats, visibility challenges, and institutional gaslighting.
- Learn which policies are taking root—and how they’re being coordinated across borders.
- Discover actionable strategies for legal protection, mental health support, and community building.
Tap play to get informed, empowered, and equipped with tools to stay safe and stand strong as an LGBTQ+ educator or ally. Check out our merchandise partners at http://www.equalitees.me.
The podcast explores the challenges and successes of Queer representation in education, addressing issues such as burnout, tokenism, doxing, and the importance of advocacy in creating inclusive classrooms, safe spaces, and anti-bullying strategies, with a focus on supporting gay, lesbian, bisexual, , transgender, asexual, aromantic, agender, two-spirit, and non-binary teachers and gender identity in schools to combat the feeling of isolation and lack of community.
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