When it comes to education, the attacks on LGBTQIA+ students and topics are coming in hot and heavy. From banning discussions about queer identities to outright book bans and anti-trans sports laws, these efforts are part of a coordinated attempt to erase queer kids from classrooms and beyond. Let’s break it all down: the bans on LGBTQIA+ discussions, the war on books, the transphobia in school sports, the defunding of inclusive education, and the crackdown on LGBTQIA+ clubs.

We’ve all heard about Florida’s "Don’t Say Gay" law, but it’s not just Florida anymore. Similar laws are spreading across the country like some hateful wildfire, banning any mention of LGBTQIA+ people or issues in classrooms. These laws claim to protect kids from "inappropriate" content, but let’s be real—they’re just about silencing queer voices.

When you can’t even acknowledge the existence of LGBTQIA+ people, you’re telling queer kids they don’t belong. Studies have shown that LGBTQIA+ students in inclusive environments are less likely to experience depression and more likely to thrive academically. Banning discussions strips away that safety net and leaves them feeling isolated as f*ck.

What started in a few states is now growing into a national trend. Lawmakers are drafting federal proposals to restrict LGBTQIA+ content in public schools, framing it as "protecting parental rights." This sh*t is gaining traction, and if it goes unchecked, queer students across the country will be left in the dark.

Book bans aren’t just a bad flashback to the 1950s—they’re back in full force, and LGBTQIA+ authors and topics are a prime target. From Gender Queer to The Perks of Being a Wallflower, any book that acknowledges queerness or questions gender norms is getting slapped with bans in schools and libraries.

The excuse is always "protecting kids from explicit content," but it’s just a thinly-veiled attempt to erase LGBTQIA+ perspectives. These bans disproportionately impact students who rely on libraries as one of the few places they can find themselves reflected in stories.

Books by queer authors or featuring LGBTQIA+ characters are overwhelmingly the ones getting pulled from shelves. This isn’t a coincidence—it’s a targeted campaign to silence queer voices and ensure that future generations grow up without seeing their lives represented in literature.

When you ban queer books, you’re not just limiting access to stories—you’re erasing representation. For LGBTQIA+ students, books can be a lifeline, showing them they’re not alone. Take that away, and you’re left with a classroom as sterile and lifeless as a DMV waiting room.

Federal and state lawmakers are pushing laws that ban transgender students from participating in sports that align with their gender identity. These laws frame themselves as protecting "fairness" in sports, but they’re really about targeting trans kids for political brownie points.

The claim is always about "competitive advantages," even though there’s no solid evidence to back it up. What these bans ignore is the real reason kids play sports: to have fun, make friends, and learn teamwork—not to win Olympic gold.

Transgender students already face higher rates of bullying and depression. These laws make it worse by sending the message that they don’t deserve to participate in the same activities as their peers. It’s a slap in the face disguised as policy.

These bans don’t just affect trans kids—they set a precedent for restricting participation in all areas of school life. It’s a slippery slope that starts with sports and ends with shutting trans students out of extracurriculars entirely.

Anti-bullying programs, diversity training, and other initiatives that make schools safer for LGBTQIA+ students are on the chopping block. Conservatives frame these programs as "indoctrination" or "woke agendas," but cutting them only leads to more f*cked-up outcomes for queer kids.

Without these programs, bullying rates go up, mental health outcomes plummet, and LGBTQIA+ students are left feeling like second-class citizens. Inclusive education isn’t about politics—it’s about making sure all kids can learn without fearing for their safety.

In some states, entire school districts are slashing budgets for inclusive programs, claiming financial strain. Meanwhile, they’re funneling that money into bullshit priorities like book banning initiatives or unnecessary administrative positions.

Gay-Straight Alliances (GSAs) and other LGBTQIA+ student-led groups are under attack, with schools restricting their formation or participation. Some states are even pushing laws that require parental consent for students to join these clubs, effectively outing them to unsupportive families.

These attacks are framed as "protecting parental rights," but the real goal is to dismantle spaces where LGBTQIA+ students can connect and support each other. It’s about isolation, plain and simple.

For many students, LGBTQIA+ clubs are the only safe place where they can be themselves. Restricting or eliminating these groups is like pulling the last thread out of an already frayed safety net. It’s more than just cruel—it’s f*cking dangerous.

These attacks on LGBTQIA+ students aren’t just about policies—they’re about erasing queer existence from education altogether. When you can’t talk about LGBTQIA+ issues, read about them, or even form a club, the message is clear: you don’t belong here. And that’s a f*cked-up message to send to any kid.

Here’s what we can do to push back against this bullsh*t:

This fight isn’t just about education—it’s about the right for LGBTQIA+ kids to exist, thrive, and feel like they f*cking matter. And that’s worth every ounce of energy we’ve got.