Official News Outlet for the Rainbow Round Table of the American Library Association
By Tricia Boucher Blackmail, prejudice and persecution: gay rights in Nigeria The Same Sex Marriage Prohibition Act, signed into law in 2014, both banned same-sex relationships and reinforced prejudice against LGBT persons…and decreased safety for LGBT persons while increasing police corruption. Costa Rica center-left easily wins presidency in vote fought on gay rights With 61% […]
By Tricia Boucher Anti-LGBT pastor arrested for making little boys sit on his face Pastor of the Nolensville Road Baptist Church in Nashville has been charged with “eight counts of aggravated sexual battery”, which represents eight victims. Gay pride parade held in Mississippi city that initially denied permit Starkville Mississippi had their first gay pride […]
By Thomas Maxheimer Trump’s Anti-LGBT Policies Get Thumbs-Down The Economist and YouGov found that only 29 percent of those responding indicate approval of Trump’s handling of LGBT issues. Only seven percent reported strong approval. Mr. Trump recently reiterated his anti-trans military policy which is currently blocked by court rulings. Pulse Nightclub Terrorist’s Wife Acquitted of […]
By A. Faulkner ClexaCon This Week in Vegas! As they describe themselves: “As the first and largest multi-fandom event for LGBTQ women and allies, ClexaCon brings together thousands of diverse LGBTQ fans and content creators from around the world to celebrate positive representation for LGBTQ women in the media.” Family Guy Reveals Stewie’s Real Voice […]
By Tricia Boucher Kenya court outlaws forced anal exams in landmark victory for gay rights In Kenya, gay men suspected of engaging in sex have been forced to endure anal exams and HIV tests. Despite the fact that same-sex physical intimacy is against the law, the country’s Court of Appeal stated that these tests were […]
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By Thomas Maxheimer Emma Gonzalez Explains How Being an Out Bisexual Has Influenced Her Gun Violence Activism Gonzalez explains to Yahoo News how her sexual orientation and her drive to lead the anti-gun movement are inextricably connected. Watch her speech here. Trump issues order to ban most transgender people from military While the new order […]
By Tricia Boucher When Doctors’ ‘Morality’ Leads to Dead LGBT People You have until Tuesday, March 27th to speak out against the rule proposed by the Department of Health and Human Services that would allow health care workers to refuse care to people based on the workers’ religious beliefs and moral convictions. Contact the Federal […]
By Thomas Maxheimer Christina Aguilera Reveals Her Track ‘Infatuation’ Was About a Gay Man Who Broke Her Heart While appearing as guest judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race Untucked, Christina Aguilera revealed that her song “Infatuation” was about an ex who turned out to be gay. Watch the clip here. John Oliver’s Anti-Pence Kids Book To […]
By Tricia Boucher At gay nightclub, Russian election draws apathetic response Putin’s Russia is not friendly to LGBT persons, but is better than it was during the Soviet Union era. Jesus Christianity jailed for Pride Cymru bomb threat For making verbal threats at the Pride Parade in Cymru, UK, Jesus Christianity (his real name) was […]