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Virginia school district faces backlash for encouraging students, staff to celebrate LGBTQ history in October proclamation 

Virginia’s third-largest school district is again generating controversy, this time for a proclamation recognizing October as LGBTQ+ History Month. Loudoun County Public Schools’ proclamation encourages students, staff and the community to “honor and celebrate” the contributions of “lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people,” providing “an opportunity to celebrate the strength, resilience and impact of […]

October 12, 2026

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