Tag: Don’t Say Gay

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Lawsuit Filed Challenging Iowa’s “Don’t Say Gay” Law

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Lambda Legal and the ACLU of Iowa have filed a lawsuit seeking to block Iowa’s newly-enacted “Don’t Say Gay” law which restricts schools from mentioning LGBTQ people and has led to the removal of hundreds of books from school libraries. Lawyers for the two groups say the law (Senate File 496) discriminates against LGBTQ students and violates their rights to free speech, equal protection and due process under the 1st and 14th Amendments. Continue reading “Lawsuit Filed Challenging Iowa’s “Don’t Say Gay” Law”

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Remembering ‘After Dark Magazine’ + More News

Some news items you might have missed: • The Caftan Chronicles: Tim Murphy takes a fascinating stroll down memory lane (complete with cover images) with one of the longest-serving editors of the “so gay but never billed itself as such” After Dark Magazine, published from 1968 to 1983. Continue reading “Remembering ‘After Dark Magazine’ + More News”

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Doc Films For LGBTQ History Month + Riotron + More News

Some news items you might have missed: • What To Watch: A list of ten documentaries that will expand your understanding of LGBTQ issues and put current struggles into historical context for LGBTQ History Month. • New Music: The new music video from Riotron (aka Jeff Fettes) – “Justin’s Song (Timmy Trumpet Remix)”-  is visually amazing, and the electro-pop track is like jet fuel for your playlist. Continue reading “Doc Films For LGBTQ History Month + Riotron + More News”

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“Don’t Say Gay” Author Gets 4 Months In Prison For COVID Fraud

Joseph Harding

Joseph Harding, a former Florida state lawmaker, was sentenced to 4 months in prison for fraudulently collecting about $150,000 in COVID-19 relief funds intended to help small businesses. Harding is a virulent homophobe who authored Florida’s hideous anti-LGBTQ “Don’t Say Gay” law. Continue reading ““Don’t Say Gay” Author Gets 4 Months In Prison For COVID Fraud”

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News: Iowa Mayor Steps Up For LGBTQs, Ethics-Challenged Clarence Thomas + More

An Iowa mayor rejected a request from constituents to officially recognize June as Pride Month. And then LGBTQ residents changed his mind.
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Some news items you might have missed: • Washington Post: An Iowa mayor rejected a request from constituents to officially recognize June as Pride Month. And then LGBTQ residents changed his mind. Continue reading “News: Iowa Mayor Steps Up For LGBTQs, Ethics-Challenged Clarence Thomas + More”

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News: George Santos Says He’s “Never” Leaving Congress + More

Rep. George Santos (R-NY) says he’s never ever ever leaving Congress.
Rep. George Santos (screen capture)
Some news stories you might have missed: • Queerty: Truth-challenged Rep. George Santos (R-NY) told a group of Washington DC Young Republicans he will always fight against the “rainbow mafia,” and that says he’s never ever ever leaving Congress. Continue reading “News: George Santos Says He’s “Never” Leaving Congress + More”

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Florida Approves ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Ban Through 12th Grade

The Florida Board of Education just voted to expand the state' Don't Say Gay rule through the 12th grade.
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Building on the state’s “Don’t Say Gay” law, which bans classroom discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through 3rd grade classes, the Florida Board of Education just voted to expand the rule through the 12th grade. Continue reading “Florida Approves ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Ban Through 12th Grade”

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News: Tennessee’s Anti-Drag Law Blocked + Billy Porter Covers OUT + More

A Trump appointed federal judge in Memphis, Tennessee,  temporarily blocked a law restricting drag performances in public just hours before going into effect, saying it was likely "vague and overly-broad" in its restriction of speech.
A moment from a Drag Queen Story Hour
Some news items you might have missed: • Reuters: A Trump appointed federal judge in Memphis, Tennessee,  temporarily blocked a law restricting drag performances in public just hours before going into effect, saying it was likely “vague and overly-broad” in its restriction of speech. Continue reading “News: Tennessee’s Anti-Drag Law Blocked + Billy Porter Covers OUT + More”