ESPN fires commentator over transphobic joke

By John Mack Freeman Curt Schilling, a former professional baseball player and current ESPN commentator, has been fired from ESPN for sharing a transphobic meme and making transphobic comments on Facebook. Via New York Times: Schilling, who had worked for the network since 2010 and most recently offered analysis on “Monday Night Baseball,” was dismissed […]

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Retailer Target to move away from gendered signs for toys, entertainment

By John Mack Freeman The retailer Target has announced plans to move away from using gendered signs in their Toy, Entertainment, and Home areas. The move came as a result of customer requests to stop the arbitrary demarcation of items based on their color or intended audience. Via their announcement: But we never want guests […]

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Scottish Pride event courts controversy with shifting rules on drag performers

By John Mack Freeman Update: Free Pride Glasgow has made a complete 180, releasing this statement on Wednesday, July 22: There was never a ban on drag queens and kings attending Free Pride. There was a decision to not book any drag acts, which has been overturned. Free Pride now welcomes drag performers of all […]

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