By A. Faulkner A new podcast from Public Libraries Online. Joel A. Nichols, author of the winner in this year’s “Public Libraries” magazine feature article contest, for the article “Serving All Families in a Queer and Genderqueer Way”, discusses how libraries can provide the best possible service to their LGBTQ communities. Check it out at Public Libraries […]
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LGBTQIA World News Roundup
By Thomas Maxheimer Man’s t-shirt deemed ‘too gay’ for the gym The aspiring poet was asked to stop wearing his shirt, yet he declined, and the encounter has gone viral in Singapore where LGBT rights are staunchly debated. Koh, a NYC based poet and scholar, also spoke of an interaction he had with a young […]
Meet Nate Chamberlain! An RT Member Profile
By A. Faulkner What is your role in the GLBTRT? Member What does the GLBTRT mean to you? GLBTRT, to me, is a community of professionals with diverse backgrounds and identities that, together, create an important voice that expands beyond the bounds of librarianship. Are you involved in ALA in other ways? Just as a […]
LGBTQIA Politics Roundup
By Thomas Maxheimer Bill in Congress would reign in abuse of religious freedom act In response to increasing charges from individuals, businesses, and organizations using “religious freedom” as a tool to discriminate, Rep. Joe Kennedy of Massachusetts and Rep. Bobby Scott of Virginia introduced the ‘Do No Harm Act,’ which is an amendment to the Religious […]
LGBTQIA US News Roundup
By Thomas Maxheimer LGBT Group to Fund Campaign Against Trump’s Agenda The Human Rights Campaign announced its largest project expenditure in its nearly 40 year history; $26 million to fund opposition to the Trump agenda. Woman who sued Planet Fitness for trans inclusion policy is taking her case to the Supreme Court The case is […]
LGBTQIA Rights Roundup
By Thomas Maxheimer Fighting for L.G.B.T. Rights in Retirement Communities Many older adults feel they have to go back in the closet when entering nursing homes. The rights they are fighting for can be as simple as types of clothing, jewelry, and nail polish, but to the individuals, it’s a fight for their very identity. […]
LGBTQIA Entertainment Roundup
By Thomas Maxheimer Greyson Chance, the YouTube Music Phenom Signed by Ellen at Age 12, Comes Out as Gay Garnering 59 million views for his performance of Lady Gaga’s “Paparazzi”, the teen star has come out as gay via Instagram. For the first time, RuPaul’s Drag Race is nominated for an Emmy RuPaul is also […]
Volunteer Opportunity! GLBTRT Representatives
Greetings! The Round Table is looking for volunteers to be the GLBTRT representatives to the following groups. Please email me at jen@jenw.net if you are interested in this opportunity. Let me know what you are interested in, your involvement in those groups, and resume, if relevant. Groups: American Association of School Librarians (AASL) Association of […]
LGBTQIA World News Roundup
By Thomas Maxheimer Indonesia’s gay community driven underground after police raids While law enforcement officials deny targeting LGBT people, 35 congress members recently signed a letter that in part states “these attacks are an unfortunate symptom of the growing radicalisation in Indonesia…” Germany’s Merkel voted against gay marriage While nation-wide marriage equality has been achieved […]
LGBTQIA Politics Roundup
By Thomas Maxheimer Transgender army cadet trained to serve but was banned from becoming a military officer Since Dosh came out before she graduated, the process of becoming an officer got much more difficult. In fact, when graduation time came, she was told she wouldn’t be commissioned into the army because she was transgender. Texas […]