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Impact of COVID on the LGBTQ+ community

August 20, 2020August 20, 2020 by elissa mondschein

The University of Arizona Health Science Center’s Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion has issued an update about the impact of COVID on the LGBTQ+ community. The update includes tips, precautions and resources to help us continue to weather this pandemic. Read the full resource here: https://www.soazseniorpride.org/nov2017wp/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/COVID-LGBTQ-resources.pdf

UPDATE: Proposed rule on transgender health blocked by judge

August 20, 2020August 20, 2020 by Jim Collins

A proposed new rule by the Department of Health and Human Services that would have rolled back protection of transgender patients was halted by a judge this week until it can be heard by a court. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/trump-rule-transgender-health-blocked-11th-hour-n1237044

LGBTQ activists rally in Poland

August 18, 2020August 18, 2020 by Jim Collins

LGBTQ activists have been rallying in Poland during the past few weeks in what some have called the “Polish Stonewall”. https://time.com/5878424/poland-lgbt-protests-police-brutality/ https://i-d.vice.com/en_uk/article/889eyg/the-polish-stonewall-is-happening-as-we-speak

Eight LGBTQ candidates to watch in 2020

August 13, 2020August 13, 2020 by Nadia Sahi

Profiles of eight LGBTQ candidates to watch in 2020 election primaries. https://www.them.us/story/lgbtq-2020-primary-races

Doctors concerned over new rule that could exclude transgender patients

August 12, 2020August 12, 2020 by Kathleen Baril

Doctors are concerned about a new final rule that Health and Human Services has introduced to be implemented mid-August that excludes specific protections for transgender people. https://abcnews.go.com/Health/doctors-concerned-complex-legal-landscape-transgender-patients-analysis/story?id=72148509

Pennsylvania health secretary faces transphobic slurs

August 1, 2020August 1, 2020 by Kathleen Baril

The Pennsylvania health secretary, Dr. Rachel Levine continues to face transphobic slurs. https://www.abc27.com/news/local/harrisburg/transphobic-slurs-continuously-fired-at-pennsylvania-health-secretary/

“Mapping the Gay Guides” digital project

July 9, 2020July 9, 2020 by Jim Collins

A new project from California State Fullerton is mapping historic LGBTQ bars, cafes, bookstores and other queer spaces utilizing the Bob Damron’s Address Books of the sixties and seventies. https://www.ebar.com/bartab/nightlife//294347 https://www.mappingthegayguides.org/

2020 Stonewall Book Awards Celebration

July 2, 2020July 9, 2020 by Jim Collins

Along with other ALA book awards, the 2020 Stonewall Book Awards were presented virtually this past weekend and can be seen here:

Sign up for Global Pride Live event on Facebook

June 21, 2020June 21, 2020 by elissa mondschein

Sun 27 at 5 PM – Jun 28 at 4:59 PM UTC+12 From the Washington Blade: Global Pride 2020 will amplify Black voices on Saturday, June 27 during the international event. Organizers will use the platform to acknowledge the international response to the death of George Floyd and the resurging demand for racial justice by working […]

During these challenging times, celebrating and honoring Pride has gone virtual, and you can participate in a variety of online and streaming events. Happy Pride!

June 21, 2020July 9, 2020 by Jim Collins

Happy Virtual PRIDE!!! Enjoy these virtual celebrations. https://www.etonline.com/pride-2020-a-guide-to-virtual-events-and-ways-to-donate-during-the-pandemic-147389 From Good Morning, America https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/virtual-pride-events-offer-celebrate-lgbtq-history-culture-70875538 New York Times guide to virtual Pride https://www.nytimes.com/article/gay-pride-2020-events-online.html GLAAD’s Pride Guide: https://www.glaad.org/prideguide