Official News Outlet for the Rainbow Round Table of the American Library Association
Not enough people showed up to vote against gay marriage in Romania, a transgender candidate is running for the conservative party in Brazil, and Israel’s Prime Minister goes back on a promise to allow male couples have children with surrogate mothers. Romania’s anti-gay marriage vote voided over low turnout ‘Why not?’: Transgender candidate busts stereotypes […]
The GLBT Round Table is looking for presenters for a panel at ALA Annual titled “Intersectionality and the Experience of LGBTQ Library Folks.” Are you part of the LGBTQIA/queer community? Do you hold multiple intersecting identities? We would love to hear from you! Please send a short statement (2 paragraphs) to Cynthia Ledbetter (cledbetter@auburnalabama.org) describing […]
Terms begin after Annual Conference 2019…. *Please share this widely* Dear GLBTRT Colleagues: ALA Presidential candidates have been announced, petitions for additional candidates have been filed. It’s time to look ahead to the 2019 ALA Elections! GLBTRT does not have a nominating committee and anyone who wants to run for office can do so by […]
Court: Fight can proceed over ‘bathroom bill’ replacement The original law from 2016, which required people to use bathrooms matching the sex identified on their birth certificates, was replaced in 2017; but it’s far from perfect. The new law prohibits the creation of new local anti-discrimination ordinances until 2020. Opponents argue this prevents LGBT people […]
The U.N. is pro-queer, hockey rivals get married, and Kenya looks at India’s ruling as it rethinks it’s laws against gay sex. U.N. Head Pledges Support for LGBTI Rights Puck’er up: U.S. women’s hockey star marries her former Canadian rival In legal battle over gay sex, Kenyan court to consider Indian ruling
Nominations are now open! For more information about the awards and links to the nomination forms, please use the links below. Membership in the GLBTRT is not a requirement. Please feel free to share this widely. The deadline for the 2019 awards are Monday, December 10, 2018 at 4pm Central. GLBTRT Award for Political Activism The […]
Yes, it’s that time of year! Are you passionate about books with queer representation? Feel like telling everyone you know about that awesome LGBTQ+ book you couldn’t put down? If you do, AND you want to get involved in the GLBTRT, then volunteer for one of our five awesome Stonewall Book Award and Book […]
During Banned Books Week, you might want a reminder of how to best create a diverse and deep LGBTQIA+ collection. If so, try listening (or re-listening) to last year’s webinar: Developing and Supporting your LGBTQ Collection.
Are you a GLBTRT member who regularly attends Midwinter and Annual? Looking to get more involved in the GLBTRT and love learning about the latest ALA legislative engagements at the federal, state, and local level? Then we want to hear from you! The GLBTRT is currently looking for a Representative to the ALA’s Committee on Legislation (CoL). […]
A judge lifted the ban on Rafiki, Romania tries to change their constitution to block gay marriage, and Hong Kong respects gay married couples from other countries. Cinemagoers celebrate at Kenyan screening of banned lesbian drama Romania sets date for referendum to block gay marriage Hong Kong to allow dependent visa for same-sex couples after […]