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”
Florida Governor Signals Support For Anti-LGBTQ School Bill
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signaled his support for a bill that would prohibit the mention of sexual orientation and gender identity in the state’s primary schools, while the White House make clear its opposition to the anti-LGBTQ legislation. Continue reading “Florida Governor Signals Support For Anti-LGBTQ School Bill”
News Round-Up: January 27, 2022
Some news items you might have missed: • WKBW: Michael Naab, 34, and Amber Naab, 37, reportedly bragged on social media of using fake vaccination cards to attend a Buffalo Bills game. They’ve been charged with criminal possession of a forged instrument in the second degree with a possible 7 year prison sentence. Continue reading “News Round-Up: January 27, 2022”
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”
“Don’t Say Gay” Bill Approved In Florida House Committee
A Florida state House committee has approved House Bill 1557 (also known as the “Don’t Say Gay” Bill) which would prohibit any references to sexual orientation or gender identity in classroom discussions. Continue reading ““Don’t Say Gay” Bill Approved In Florida House Committee”
Anti-Trans Book Becomes Amazon’s #1 LGBTQ+ Book Due To Mislabeling
An anti-trans book titled Johnny the Walrus is currently #1 in the LGBTQ+ section of Amazon due to a mislabeling mistake. Continue reading “Anti-Trans Book Becomes Amazon’s #1 LGBTQ+ Book Due To Mislabeling”
News Round-Up: November 24, 2021
Some news items you might have missed: • The Voice: I’m so happy to see Jim and Sasha Allen, father and son, do so well this season. On top of their genuinely satisfying performances, Sasha is the first trans competitor to make the Top 10. Check out their blind audition below. I’ll be writing about them more… Continue reading “News Round-Up: November 24, 2021”
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Compares Gays To Maggots & Cow Dung
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson has made even more ugly remarks about LGBTQ+ people questioning the “purpose” of gay people comparing them to maggots and “what the cows leave behind.” Continue reading “North Carolina Lt. Gov. Compares Gays To Maggots & Cow Dung”
News Round-Up: October 26, 2021
Some news items you might have missed: • USA Today: Google’s ‘FrightGeist’ lists the most popular 2021 Halloween costumes. Is yours one of them? Continue reading “News Round-Up: October 26, 2021”