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Podcast: Chosen Pronouns In Maryland, Anti-LGBTQ Violence, Acclaimed Family Dramedy ‘Jimpa’ + More

The Randy Report podcast

In this episode of The Randy Report podcast – a federal appeals court has ruled that requiring teachers in Maryland to use transgender students’ chosen pronouns does not violate a teacher’s First Amendment rights. Also… Continue reading “Podcast: Chosen Pronouns In Maryland, Anti-LGBTQ Violence, Acclaimed Family Dramedy ‘Jimpa’ + More”

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Appeals Court Upholds School District’s Pronoun Rule + More News

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Happy Monday! Some news stories for you as we head into the week:

• Them: The Fourth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled last week that a Maryland school district can require staff to use transgender students’ personal pronouns, denying a claim from a Christian substitute teacher who sued the district on First Amendment grounds.

• Black History Month: More than 40 years after the HIV epidemic began, on-screen representation of Black people living with HIV remains woefully sparse. Here are 10 celebrated films about the Black community, HIV, and why they remain culturally significant today. Continue reading “Appeals Court Upholds School District’s Pronoun Rule + More News”

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Cynthia Erivo In ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ + TX Gov On Pronouns + More News

Cynthia Erivo (image via Depositphotos/Image Press Agency)

Some news items I thought worth your time: • Variety: Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo (WICKED) will play the title role in Jesus Christ Superstar at a Hollywood Bowl presentation of the classic Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical this summer. Continue reading “Cynthia Erivo In ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ + TX Gov On Pronouns + More News”

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Finnish Hockey Pro Killed By Partner + Reality Contestant Faked Being Trans + More

Janne Puhakka (via Instagram)

Some news items you might have missed: • Attitude: Janne Puhakka (above), 29, Finland’s first out gay professional hockey player, was found dead Sunday in his home. His partner, 66-year-old Norwegian veterinarian Rolf Nordmo, has now confessed to killing him. Continue reading “Finnish Hockey Pro Killed By Partner + Reality Contestant Faked Being Trans + More”

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Lauren Boebert Doesn’t Understand Difference Between ‘Mrs’ And ‘Miss’

Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) hit the Twitterverse this past weekend to gripe about "marital status & pronouns" saying she doesn't recall teachers sharing that info with students when she was growing up.
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO)
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) hit the Twitterverse this past weekend to gripe about “marital status & pronouns” saying she doesn’t recall teachers sharing that info with students when she was growing up. Continue reading “Lauren Boebert Doesn’t Understand Difference Between ‘Mrs’ And ‘Miss’”

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School Board Bans Pronouns In Email Signatures: They Make People ‘Uncomfortable’

A Wisconsin school board bans pronouns in teachers' email signatures
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The Kettle Moraine School Board has updated its code of conduct for employees which now bans pronouns in email signatures. The new guidance “prohibits pronouns, political language, religious views, etcetera” from emails because they make people “uncomfortable.” Continue reading “School Board Bans Pronouns In Email Signatures: They Make People ‘Uncomfortable’”

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GLAAD & UMG: What Are Your Pronouns?

Demi Lovato and more musicians join GLAAD and Universal Music Group for a PSA underscoring the importance of knowing someone's pronouns

Demi Lovato and more musicians join GLAAD and Universal Music Group for a PSA underscoring the importance of knowing someone's pronouns
Demi Lovato (photo: Angelo Kritkos)
Today, GLAAD, in partnership with UMG, released a video from LGBTQ musicians, celebrities, activists, and allies on the importance of respecting pronouns not just during Pride month, but all year long. The video features Demi Lovato, Cynthia Erivo, Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons, VINCINT, FLETCHER, Wrabel, Busy Phillips, Dashaun Wesley, GLAAD’s Anthony Allen Ramos and Serena Sonoma, and many more. The new video aims to sheds light on the importance of pronouns for trans and cisgender people. Using someone’s correct pronouns and addressing them in a way that’s consistent and true to who they are is a form of respect. Using the correct pronouns for trans and nonbinary youth is a way to let them know that you see them, you affirm them, you accept them, and to let them know that they’re loved during a time when they’re being targeted by discriminatory anti-trans state laws.

(via press release)