Today Matters: Connect With The March On Washington
Fifty years ago today, an estimated quarter-million people gathered in the nation’s capitol for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
Survey Says: Gay is Still Not Okay in Singapore, Won’t Be Any Time Soon
A national survey using homophobic language yields homophobic results: 47% of Singaporeans “reject gay lifestyles.” What does this mean and why is it important?
Two Trans* Women of Color Murdered Within a Week; Anti-TWOC Violence Claims Even More Lives
Islan Nettles and Domonique Newburn, two African-American trans* women, were brutally murdered within a week of each other. This is just the latest in a trend of horrific violence against trans* women of color.
White House Will Talk About Bisexual Issues For The First Time Ever
Oftentimes it’s a challenge for bisexuals to simply have their identities perceived as valid, and our government’s acknowledgement that we are a real community with unique challenges is a huge step towards eradicating that misconception.
Anti-Gay Violence in Cameroon Rises: “We Are Calling on Our Government to Stop Waiting”
Over 100 people gathered in Cameroon’s capital city to demonstrate for harsher punishment of LGBT citizens, distribute anti-gay pamphlets and hang signs with homophobic messages
Soldier Tried for Wikileaks Involvement Comes Out As Chelsea Manning
“As I transition into this next phase of my life, I want everyone to know the real me. I am Chelsea Manning. I am a female… I hope that you will support me in this transition.”
Back to the 80’s and Section 28: Anti-Gay School Policy Resurfaces in the UK
A decade after its repeal, sex ed policies which are alarmingly similar to Section 28 have cropped up again, raising questions as to how much autonomy schools should have over sex and relationship education syllabi.
NJ’s Gay Conversion Therapy Ban Is Great, Not Indicative of Christie’s Conversion to Decency
Perhaps Christie’s evolution could help push Republicans into being less bigoted and terrible to queers. But that, of course, might be pie in the sky.
Religious Gay Acceptance on the Rise; More Than Just Marriage Happening for Gays at the Altar
From President Obama’s reelection after his marriage equality statement to the Pope’s message that that gay people should not be marginalized, the future is looking a little brighter for LGBT people of faith.
Binary or Blank: Germany Allows Parents to Refrain From Gender Assignment at Birth
Germany becomes the first country in Europe to give parents the option of male, female or neither in birth certificates, sparking what could be “comprehensive reform” in how gender is legally categorised and understood.
Fox News, CNN Show Their Transphobic Colors In Response To California’s Transgender Student Bill
Once again, 24-hour news networks let us down by giving a stage to bigots and showing that the only things they know about trans* people are outdated transphobic stereotypes.
American Bar Association Confirms Neither “Gay Panic” Nor “Trans Panic” Are Excuses for Murder
The American Bar Association urges for legislative action to limit the availability and effectiveness of the “gay panic” and “trans panic” defenses in any criminal trial.
What The Heck Are LGBTs Gonna Do About The Sochi Olympics?
Russia just passed draconian anti-gay legislation. They’re also about to host the biggest international event in history. We look at the history of international responses to controversial Olympic hosts and ask — what now?
North Carolina’s “Moral Mondays” Are Moving Forward to Protest a Backwards Government
As Moral Monday grows, their initial impetus—the universality of the struggle for justice—remains steadfast. As NC NAACP President Rev. William Barber chants (and everyone repeats) at the demonstrations, “Forward Together, Not One Step Back.”
All Tokes Aside: Making A Very Serious Case for Marijuana
A country with weed is a country full of friends indeed.
California Becomes First To Pass Law Requiring Trans* Students Treated Equally, Because Humanity
In a major victory for transgender youth, California passes law giving trans* students equal protection, opportunities and access in public schools.
At Last, NYC’s “Stop And Frisk” Policy Ruled Unconstitutional
“Many police practices may be useful for fighting crime — preventive detention or coerced confessions, for example — but because they are unconstitutional they cannot be used, no matter how effective.”
Gay Liberation Front Manifesto: Still Revolutionary 30 Years Later
Thirty years later the “Gay Liberation Front Manifesto” goals remain revolutionary. The same can be said about “Sexo y Revolución.”
Know Your IX Wants Sexual Assault Survivors to Know They Deserve Better From Their Schools
“Most of us just didn’t know. We didn’t realize that we were guaranteed these rights, so we just went along with it.”
Sally Ride And Bayard Rustin To Be Posthumously Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Obama has released the names of sixteen recipients to be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom on its 50th anniversary.