Official News Outlet for the Rainbow Round Table of the American Library Association
By Brian Hulsey The U.N. Floated a Resolution Condemning the Death Penalty for LGBT People. The U.S. Voted “No.” The U.N. Human Rights Council put forward a resolution to condemn those countries which instituted a death penalty for specific acts like “same-sex relations.” The resolution passed by a 27-13 margin and was met with a […]
By Thomas Maxheimer Lawsuit filed against Michigan state after same-sex couple turned away from adopting The Children’s Services Agency, a state contracted adoption agency in Michigan, is being sued by the American Civil Liberties Union for turning away at least one same-sex couple. The ACLU is also suing Michigan’s Department of Health and Human Services. […]
By Thomas Maxheimer This Transgender Couple Met in the Military and Ellen is Celebrating Their Unique Story Ellen’s show focusing on the Trump administration’s forthcoming ban on transgender people serving in the military included Logan and Laila Ireland, a transgender couple who met while serving in the military. Watch the segment here. ‘Battle of the […]
By Tricia Boucher Anti-gay hysteria is on the rise in Indonesia Despite Indonesia’s indigenous transgender tradition and the tolerance of gay venues and activism, LGBT life is becoming criminalized. Tony Abbott head-butt: ‘No same-sex marriage link’ A DJ head-butted Tony Abbot – who has been a vocal opponent of same-sex marriage – in Tasmania. While […]
By Brian Hulsey Roy Moore, vocal opponent of LGBT rights, wins Alabama race “Roy Moore, a former Alabama Supreme Court chief justice who was removed from the bench for calling on the state to ignore the U.S. Supreme Court ruling for same-sex marriage, won the Republican primary.” Michigan Civil Rights Commission declines to reinterpret civil […]
By Tricia Boucher Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos Rescinds Sexual Assault Protections With the rescinding of Title IX obligations to address sexual harassment on campus, LGBTQ persons are more vulnerable than ever to sexual assault and harassment. Most at risk are transgender persons, as important clarifications regarding protecting transgender students from discrimination were withdrawn in […]
By Thomas Maxheimer Police needlessly shot & killed a campus pride student leader in front of their dorm According to CNN, Scout Schultz was holding “a flip-open utility tool that would likely include a small blade” when police shot and killed them. Police allege it was reported to authorities that someone was wondering campus with a […]
By Thomas Maxheimer One Million Moms is morally outraged by the Roseanne reboot this time Says One Million Moms, “The sexualization and moral corruption of these children is child exploitation at its worst. No child should be introduced to the experience of mental disorders.” Get Your First Glimpse of the Autobiographical Documentary George Michael Was […]
By Tricia Boucher Gender neutral school wins LGBT equality award Pearson Street Primary School in Bristol, England has created a “culture of acceptance”, including a gender-neutral uniform policy, unisex restrooms, and a library with books celebrating diversity and equality. AFL headquarters evacuated one day after logo changed to support marriage equality The Australian Football League […]
By Tricia Boucher Scout Schultz: Protests after police shoot LGBT student After the shooting of intersex student Scout Schultz on Georgia Tech campus, student protesters who threw fireworks at police were met with tear gas. Trump Nominee Once Said Transgender Children Show That ‘Satan’s Plan Is Working’ Jeff Mateer, nominated by Donald Trump for a […]