Another “Don’t Say Gay” bill has been introduced – this time in North Carolina. Continue reading ““Don’t Say Gay” Bill Introduced In North Carolina”
Out High School Senior’s Graduation Speech Goes Viral
(screen capture via GMA)High school senior Zander Moricz, who is not only out but president of the 2022 senior class of Pine View School for the Gifted, delivered a graduation speech that’s gone viral after coming up with a creative way to say exactly what he wanted to discuss. Continue reading “Out High School Senior’s Graduation Speech Goes Viral”
‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill Proposed By NJ State Senator
A state Senator in New Jersey has introduced a ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill that would ban any discussion of LGBTQ issues in kindergarten through 6th grade classrooms. Continue reading “‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill Proposed By NJ State Senator”
Florida Hate Crime Leaves Gay Man Blind + More LGBTQ News
Yevhen Makarenko, Inna Makarenko, Oleh Makarenko (mugshots)Some news items you might have missed:
• LGBTQ Nation: A family in Florida (above) is is facing counts of first-degree attempted murder, burglary with battery, and kidnapping, all with hate crimes enhancements, following an alleged attack that left a gay man blind. Continue reading “Florida Hate Crime Leaves Gay Man Blind + More LGBTQ News”
Alabama Governor Signs 2 Anti-LGBTQ Bills Into Law
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey (R)Alabama’s anti-LGBTQ bills – TWO bills – were signed into law today by Gov. Kay Ivey (R) because the “Cotton state’s” appetite for oppressing LGBTQ youth is that big. Continue reading “Alabama Governor Signs 2 Anti-LGBTQ Bills Into Law”
Alabama Senate Passes “Don’t Say Gay” Law Via Surprise Amendment To Anti-Trans Bill
The Alabama Senate has passed its own version of Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” law after a Republican lawmaker offered a surprise amendment to an anti-transgender bathroom bill. Continue reading “Alabama Senate Passes “Don’t Say Gay” Law Via Surprise Amendment To Anti-Trans Bill”
Florida Teen Defies ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Law, Teaches Stonewall History To High School Class
Will Larkins, a gay and nonbinary junior in Winter Park, Florida, has gone viral teaching their U.S. history class about the 1969 Stonewall uprising in spite of the state’s anti-LGBTQ “Don’t Say Gay” law. Continue reading “Florida Teen Defies ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Law, Teaches Stonewall History To High School Class”
Ohio GOP Lawmakers Introduces “Don’t Say Gay” Bill
Republican lawmakers in Ohio have introduced legislation similar to Florida’s newly-enacted “Don’t Say Gay” law. Ohio’s version goes a step further by also targeting ‘divisive’ education about race. Continue reading “Ohio GOP Lawmakers Introduces “Don’t Say Gay” Bill”
News Round-Up: April 5, 2022
President Joe Biden met with the congressional LGBTQ Equality CaucusSome news stories you might have missed:
• Washington Blade: In a first for a U.S. president, President Biden met with lawmakers with the congressional LGBTQ Equality Caucus, which includes each of the openly gay and lesbian members in the U.S. House and serves as the face of the LGBTQ movement in Congress. Continue reading “News Round-Up: April 5, 2022”
Randy Rainbow Takes On Florida’s Don’t Say Gay Law “GAY!”
Randy Rainbow is back with an all new song parody – a satirical take on “Shy” from the 1959 Broadway musical, Once Upon a Mattress, but Rainbow’s version shifts the topic to Florida’s new Don’t Say Gay law as he proudly sings “GAY!” as many times as he can. Continue reading “Randy Rainbow Takes On Florida’s Don’t Say Gay Law “GAY!””