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News: Teacher Fired For Discussing Gay Bears In Class + More

Flag of the Bear community (image via Wikimedia/Fibonocci)
Some news stories you might have missed: • LGBTQ Nation: A teacher in South Carolina was fired for discussing an article on gay bear subculture to students in her class. Continue reading “News: Teacher Fired For Discussing Gay Bears In Class + More”

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News Round-Up: February 27, 2022

Out actor Ariana DeBose won the SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role for her star turn as "Anita" in West Side Story
Ariana DeBose as ‘Anita’ in West Side Story
Some news items you might have missed: • SAG Awards: Out actress Ariana DeBose was honored tonight with the SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role for her acclaimed turn as “Anita” in the Steven Spielberg reboot of West Side Story. Continue reading “News Round-Up: February 27, 2022”

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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”