Official News Outlet for the Rainbow Round Table of the American Library Association
By Tricia Boucher Questions over shooting of gay man with links to Trinidad judge The married Chief Justice of Trinidad and Tobago, Ivor Archie, is being investigated for his relationship with a man, Dillon Johnson. Johnson has fled to the United Kingdom and is now seeking asylum because he fears for his life. Israel to […]
By Tricia Boucher Actors, producers call for Georgia boycott if anti-LGBT adoption bill passes The Georgia Senate has passed a bill that would allow adoption agencies to refuse to place children with LGBT families. Producers and actors in shows shot in Georgia are threatening to take their work away from the state if the Governor […]
By Thomas Maxheimer Kansas Republican Party Votes to Reject ‘All Efforts to Validate Transgender Identity’ The Kansas Republican Party has approved a resolution that bans “all efforts to validate transgender identity.” As part of this effort, the resolution states that “public schools should not undermine the values of parents who do not agree with transgenderism.” […]
By Thomas Maxheimer A prince and farmer fall in love in charming gay animated story In Promised Land, a farmer and prince fall in love. This children’s book seeks to help fill the gap in literature that represents LGBTQ people. To celebrate World Book Day in the UK, the book has been released via YouTube, […]
By A. Faulkner What is your role in the GLBTRT? Member What does the GLBTRT mean to you? As a queer librarian, having a space where I can discuss issues within the LGBTQIA+ communities, especially those related to collection development and library outreach, is incredibly important for me. I am fortunate enough to work in […]
By Tricia Boucher Fear and horror among Indonesia’s LGBT community as gay sex ban looms Lawmakers will vote on a new law criminalizing gay sex in Indonesia – part of a systematic crackdown by the conservative Muslim minority. Israel Air Force opens a support group for LGBT airmen The result of meetings between the commander […]
By Tricia Boucher Student Advocates for Environmental and LGBT Issues at Home and Abroad Michael Musharbash, the national student representative for Physicians for Social Responsibility, was awarded the Schweitzer Fellowship to implement health education services for LGBT and homeless youth. Transgender wrestler Mack Beggs wins Texas girls title again Mack Beggs, high school senior in […]
By Thomas Maxheimer Why Are Murders Of Gay And Bi Men Up A Staggering 400 Percent? Atomwaffen Division is described as “a well-armed neo-Nazi group enamored with Charles Manson and Adolf Hitler whose members harbor grand and demented delusions of fighting a ‘race war’ and overthrowing the U.S. government.” They have killed five LGBTQ people […]
Have you been thinking about getting more involved in the GLBTRT? Like the direction we’re headed and want to help us be even more visible, diverse, and inclusive? Here’s your chance! We’re currently looking for volunteers for the following committees: Advocacy Bylaws 50th Anniversary Golden Jubilee Planning Fundraising Local Arrangements/Social Planning Membership Promotion News Program Planning Resources […]
By Thomas Maxheimer Troye Sivan and Ariana Grande have recorded a duet Open pop star Troye describing the song: “it sounds exactly like I dreamt it would.” He also discussed his new single My My My as “just me being as gay as I want.” Laverne Cox’s new single won’t be followed by an album […]