Official News Outlet for the Rainbow Round Table of the American Library Association
By John Mack Freeman The first Peruvian children’s book to feature same-sex parents is set to be released this September. Published by Zoe’s Closet, the book Camilla Has Two Moms? was written by author and activist Veronica Ferrari. Via PinkNews: Author and activist Veronica Ferrari says her book “seeks to make visible all these families of […]
By John Mack Freeman Gay, Georgia (a few hours away from where this writer lives) has apparently ended up on the USDA’s list of banned words. The situation is so ridiculous, here it is from Out: A cattle farmer in Gay, Georgia, was denied a government issued transport license by the US Department of Agriculture […]
By John Mack Freeman The long-running video game series Assassin’s Creed will introduce its first trans character with its next installment. The character, Ned Wynert, is a trans male who is a non-playable character that will be one of several that gives quests to the main character. Via PinkNews: Developers Ubisoft have also updated Assassin’s Creed’s opening […]
By John Mack Freeman For the first time, a trans inmate has successfully challenged his or her treatment under the Prison Rape Elimination Act. Inmate Sandy Brown was held in solitary confinement for 66 days in 2014. Via Washington Blade: She also claimed that she was “taunted and harassed” by prison employees, including one who […]
By John Mack Freeman Just in time for same sex marriages to begin in Ireland in the next two months, a new poster has been released by the government that will go into each school. Called “Different Families, Same Love” (and featured above), it shows the full diversity of families, hopefully exposing children to the […]
By Ashley R. Lierman Appropriately enough for the approach of October, new horror film Lyle is slated for release on DVD and VOD on September 29th. The film features Gabby Hoffman (Girls, Transparent) and Ingrid Jungermann as lesbian parents who find themselves in a nightmarish situation in their strange new apartment. According to the film’s […]
Via press release 2016 ALA Midwinter Meeting attendees have the chance to inspire and entertain colleagues in the popular five-minute “Ignite” sessions, always standing-room-only and high energy events. Session proposals are accepted now through the end of the day on Friday, Oct. 9, 2015. Find out more and submit proposals now. Each five-minute Ignite Session […]
By Elizabeth Gartley Often, when I’m speaking with educators about LGBTQ topics, one of the first questions I’m asked is “What does the Q stand for?” The primary definition that I provide is that “Q” stands for “questioning.” By acknowledging those who are questioning, we acknowledge those people, particularly young people, who for one reason […]
By A. Faulkner …and absolutely wrong not to resign from her position immediately. Like a lot of others, I’ve been watching the unfolding Kim Davis drama with roiling mix of emotions. Day by day I might be amused, disgusted, just plain confused. Her supporters have held her forward as a crusader against tyranny and a […]
Via press release USA Rugby signed a memorandum of understanding with International Gay Rugby (IGR) Thursday, September 10, setting forth a partnership that will see the national governing body for the sport of rugby union in the United States promote a diverse and inclusive environment in all levels of Rugby, working to end homophobia in […]