Official News Outlet for the Rainbow Round Table of the American Library Association
By Tricia Boucher Anti-gay hysteria is on the rise in Indonesia Despite Indonesia’s indigenous transgender tradition and the tolerance of gay venues and activism, LGBT life is becoming criminalized. Tony Abbott head-butt: ‘No same-sex marriage link’ A DJ head-butted Tony Abbot – who has been a vocal opponent of same-sex marriage – in Tasmania. While […]
By Brian Hulsey Roy Moore, vocal opponent of LGBT rights, wins Alabama race “Roy Moore, a former Alabama Supreme Court chief justice who was removed from the bench for calling on the state to ignore the U.S. Supreme Court ruling for same-sex marriage, won the Republican primary.” Michigan Civil Rights Commission declines to reinterpret civil […]
By Tricia Boucher Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos Rescinds Sexual Assault Protections With the rescinding of Title IX obligations to address sexual harassment on campus, LGBTQ persons are more vulnerable than ever to sexual assault and harassment. Most at risk are transgender persons, as important clarifications regarding protecting transgender students from discrimination were withdrawn in […]
By Thomas Maxheimer Police needlessly shot & killed a campus pride student leader in front of their dorm According to CNN, Scout Schultz was holding “a flip-open utility tool that would likely include a small blade” when police shot and killed them. Police allege it was reported to authorities that someone was wondering campus with a […]
By Thomas Maxheimer One Million Moms is morally outraged by the Roseanne reboot this time Says One Million Moms, “The sexualization and moral corruption of these children is child exploitation at its worst. No child should be introduced to the experience of mental disorders.” Get Your First Glimpse of the Autobiographical Documentary George Michael Was […]
By Tricia Boucher Gender neutral school wins LGBT equality award Pearson Street Primary School in Bristol, England has created a “culture of acceptance”, including a gender-neutral uniform policy, unisex restrooms, and a library with books celebrating diversity and equality. AFL headquarters evacuated one day after logo changed to support marriage equality The Australian Football League […]
By Tricia Boucher Scout Schultz: Protests after police shoot LGBT student After the shooting of intersex student Scout Schultz on Georgia Tech campus, student protesters who threw fireworks at police were met with tear gas. Trump Nominee Once Said Transgender Children Show That ‘Satan’s Plan Is Working’ Jeff Mateer, nominated by Donald Trump for a […]
What is your role in the GLBTRT? I’m a member. What does the GLBTRT mean to you? It provides a visibility that encourages embracing our authentic selves. It reminds me that although I was a little late to the party, I’ve chosen the right profession. Are you involved in ALA in other ways? Aside from […]
By Thomas Maxheimer Harvard rescinds visiting fellow invitation to Chelsea Manning To refrain from being perceived as honoring Manning in any way, Harvard has retracted its offer of visiting fellow. According to Douglas Elmendorf, Dean of Harvard Kennedy School, the original offer was a “mistake”. Elmendorf writes more in his blog post. California could become […]
By Thomas Maxheimer 16 Feminist-Approved Fall Movies Check out this exciting list of upcoming films! Sam Smith’s First New Track in Two Years is Here – ‘Too Good at Goodbyes’ About his follow-up album to his 2014 twice-platinum In the Lonely Hour, Smith says the new song is about his relationships and how he learned and […]