Official News Outlet for the Rainbow Round Table of the American Library Association
By John Mack Freeman It seems like the Winter Olympics cannot be discussed without noting the problematic stance of the hosts on GLBT rights. In 2014, we covered extensively how the gay propaganda law in Russia caused an intense backlash against that country, the Olympics, and its sponsors. This turmoil led to a handful of […]
Via press release The statement reads: Michelle and I join our fellow Americans and others around the world in commemorating the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia tomorrow, May 17. We take this opportunity to reaffirm that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights are human rights, to celebrate the dignity of every person, and […]
By Ashley R. Lierman The Advocate recently interviewed Naomi Kyle, host of IGN’s gaming show The Daily Fix, about the difference she sees video games making in the lives of women and LGBT people – including her transgender sister. Read the interview here.
By Ashley R. Lierman Over the past week, Miley Cyrus has posted a number of videos to Facebook styled the #backyardsessions, with performances by Cyrus and other musicians. The videos are intended to drive fundraising for the charity for homeless LGBT youth Cyrus has recently established, the Happy Hippie Foundation. Among the performances this week […]
By Ashley R. Lierman First of all, I’d like to begin by apologizing to everyone for the title of this column. Sorry. I have no excuse for myself. With that said, this blog has reported a number of times over the last two years on developments involving queer characters in superhero comics. And with Avengers: […]
By John Mack Freeman Melody Townely has been reappointed to another year working for the libraries in her school district! Congratulations to her, and we send continued support her way as she works towards tenure. Robert Newlen had been detailed to serve as chief of staff for a six-month period, beginning Dec. 14. Dr. Billington made […]
Announcements and thanks have already gone out over the listserv, but I wanted to add my voice briefly to the chorus. Congratulations to all of our members who have won in this year’s elections. Also, I would like to commend everyone who stood for office in GLBTRT, Council, or another division or RT. It’s the […]
By John Mack Freeman Earlier this week, a game titled “Kill the Faggots” was published on Steam’s Project Greenlight. Project Greenlight allows Steam community members to upload games of their own devising to be shared throughout the community. Featuring no editorial guidelines or staff oversight, this homophobic game reached the public, sparking an immediate outcry. […]
By John Mack Freeman This week, the government of Cyprus approved a civil unions bill that had been in the making for over two years. The legislation approved by the Cypriot Cabinet will now move to the legislature. It gives all the rights of marriage except the right to join adoption. Via Gay Star News: […]
By John Mack Freeman A new study of homophobia in sports in English-speaking countries was released this week. The United States scored the worst, having the highest prevalence of homophobia towards participants. 84 percent of those in the study said they had experienced or witnessed homophobia in sports. Via the Advocate: Of those queer athletes […]