It Gets Better Project Funding 50 Grants In 50 States For LGBTQ Students

It Gets Better Project is funding 50 LGBTQ grants in 50 states for LGBTQ students

If you had up to $10,000 to make school better for LGBTQ+ students, what would you do? The It Gets Better Project wants to help answer that question with a new school-based grant initiative, 50 States. 50 Grants. 5,000 Voices. Continue reading “It Gets Better Project Funding 50 Grants In 50 States For LGBTQ Students”

News Round-Up: November 9, 2021

Sean Parnell

Catching up on some of today’s headlines: • Tweet of the Day: Sean Parnell (above), a Trump-endorsed candidate for the U.S. Senate, is accused of strangling his wife. In a Fox Nation interview he shared this – “The idea that a woman can live a happy and fulfilling life without a man, I think it’s all nonsense.” He goes on to boast about mens’ ability to defend women from dinosaurs… Continue reading “News Round-Up: November 9, 2021”

Congress Could Require Algorithm-Free Versions Of Internet Platforms

Congress is considering legislation that would require internet platforms to allow an algorithm-free version of the platform.

With so much news about social media platforms (like Facebook) using algorithms to drive traffic where they want users to go, it’s not surprising that Congress would turn its legislative powers toward forcing those platforms to allow algorithm-free versions of tech platforms. Continue reading “Congress Could Require Algorithm-Free Versions Of Internet Platforms”

News Round-Up: November 8, 2021

Adelaide United footballer Josh Cavallo expressed concerns about playing in Qatar due to severely homophobic laws and social attitudes.

Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Next year’s FIFA World Cup is set to take place in Qatar, but gay soccer player Josh Cavallo (above) is speaking out, saying he would not feel safe playing in a country where homosexuality is banned with punishments ranging from flogging and long prison terms to execution. Continue reading “News Round-Up: November 8, 2021”