According to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 25% of high school students in the U.S. identify as LGBTQ. Continue reading “CDC Report: 25% Of High School Students Identify As LGBTQ”
Cruz’s Daughter Hospitalized After Report Of ‘Self-Inflicted Wounds’
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX)Several sources are reporting that the 14-year-old daughter of anti-LGBTQ Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) was hospitalized last night due to “self-inflicted wounds.” Continue reading “Cruz’s Daughter Hospitalized After Report Of ‘Self-Inflicted Wounds’”
Christina Aguilera Updates ‘Beautiful’ Addressing Social Media
(screen capture via YouTube)Christina Aguilera has marked the 20th anniversary of her iconic ‘Beautiful’ music video by releasing a new version of the self-empowerment anthem with a focus on the pressures young people face due to social media. Continue reading “Christina Aguilera Updates ‘Beautiful’ Addressing Social Media”
Happy Birthday Johnny Sibilly + More LGBTQ News
Johnny Sibilly (via Instagram)Some news items you might have missed:
• Out: Actor/activist Johnny Sibilly (Hacks, Queer As Folk, POSE) celebrates his birthday today. Continue reading “Happy Birthday Johnny Sibilly + More LGBTQ News”
LGBTQ High School Students Step Up To Organize Town’s Pride Parade
More LGBTQ high school students doing amazing things… Since it appeared no adults were planning to revive the local Pride parade in Belfast, Maine, a group of students at Belfast Area High School took up the mantle and organized the event this year. Continue reading “LGBTQ High School Students Step Up To Organize Town’s Pride Parade”
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”
Tom Holland On Spidey Suit Secrets And More News Stories
Tom Holland (via Instagram)Some news items you might have missed:
• UpRoxx: Tom Holland on Spidey suit secrets – the actor (above) recently shared that former Spider-Men Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield, who appear in the multiverse romp, Spider-Man: No Way, got a little help in the padding of their old Spidey suit. “I’m not going to tell you who, but one of us has a fake ass in their suit.” Continue reading “Tom Holland On Spidey Suit Secrets And More News Stories”
“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”
Parents Raise Awareness Of Bullying After Gay Son’s Suicide
A 12-year-old in Tennessee took his own life over the Thanksgiving weekend after a long period of being bullied at school for being gay. Continue reading “Parents Raise Awareness Of Bullying After Gay Son’s Suicide”
GOP Candidate Claims Victory For Having Suicide Hotline Webpage Removed
The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) removed its LGBTQ youth resource page after a Republican challenging Gov. Greg Abbott (R) in next year’s election complained that tax dollars were being used to “promote transgender sexual policies.” Continue reading “GOP Candidate Claims Victory For Having Suicide Hotline Webpage Removed”