“When he made that revelation, the principal, Robert M. Tull, went to the back of the stage and appeared to unplug some cords, a video from the ceremony shows. Suddenly, Mr. Dershem, 18, was silenced. Mr. Tull walked onstage and took the microphone from its stand. When the principal took the microphone, he also took Mr. Dershem’s prepared remarks.” When a Valedictorian Spoke of His Queer Identity, the Principal Cut Off His Speech. (So the kid gave his speech from memory and the principal’s idiotic move made the speech all the more memorable.)

+ Supreme Court gives victory to transgender student who sued to use bathroom. (I spent my entire childhood avoiding school restrooms. It’s pretty sad this kid had to sue to use one.)