Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD)
Tennessee Lawmakers Introduce Their Own ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill
Tennessee lawmakers have introduced their own version of “Don’t Say Gay” legislation in the state House that would ban the inclusion of LGBTQ issues and lifestyles in public schools. Continue reading “Tennessee Lawmakers Introduce Their Own ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill”
Texas GOP Candidate Not Comfortable With ‘The Transgenders’
Shelley Luther (image via campaign website)
Florida Judge Rejects Self Defense Claim In Assault Of Gay Couple
Four young men (above) charged with battery under Florida’s hate crimes enhancement claimed they acted in self-defense when they assaulted two gay men during a South Beach Pride celebration in April 2018. The judge didn’t buy it. Continue reading “Florida Judge Rejects Self Defense Claim In Assault Of Gay Couple”
Arizona Bill Could Require Teachers To Out Students To Parents
A new bill spearheaded by Republicans in Arizona would require teachers to out students to parents even if the student spoke to a teacher in confidence. Continue reading “Arizona Bill Could Require Teachers To Out Students To Parents”
Pennsylvania Town Would Be 1st In State To Repeal LGBTQ Protections
The Borough Council of Chambersburg, located in central Pennsylvania, could become the first municipality to rescind its LGBTQ protections policy. Continue reading “Pennsylvania Town Would Be 1st In State To Repeal LGBTQ Protections”
Gay Bashing On Coney Island As LGBTQ Hate Crimes Rise 139%
A gay man, who intended on feeding the homeless on the Coney Island boardwalk, was attacked, beaten with a metal pole, and robbed in a vicious homophobic attack. Continue reading “Gay Bashing On Coney Island As LGBTQ Hate Crimes Rise 139%”
Polish Lawmakers Drafting Bill Banning Pride Events
The Polish Parliament voted today to send a bill which proposes to amend the right to freedom of assembly to ban Pride marches and other events promoting LGBTIQ equality for further work in committees. Continue reading “Polish Lawmakers Drafting Bill Banning Pride Events”
One Million Moms Hates A New Ad, So Obviously I Love It
The virulently anti-LGBTQ group One Million Moms is ranting about a sweet new ad from the organic mattress and pillow company, Avocado Green Mattress – which means, of course, that it’s charming and inclusive. Continue reading “One Million Moms Hates A New Ad, So Obviously I Love It”
Carlson Mocks Pete Buttigieg For Taking Paternity Leave: He’s “Trying To Figure Out How To Breast Feed”
Just when you think Tucker Carlson couldn’t be a bigger asshole, last night Carlson thought it would be funny to mock Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg for taking a couple of weeks of paternity leave so he could care for and get to know his new babies. Continue reading “Carlson Mocks Pete Buttigieg For Taking Paternity Leave: He’s “Trying To Figure Out How To Breast Feed””