Official News Outlet for the Rainbow Round Table of the American Library Association
By John Mack Freeman Illustrator Sophie LaBelle has put together a fun and educational coloring book for children that teaches children it’s okay to not match the societal stereotype of their gender. Via Gay Star News: ‘Ça déborde !’ (It’s overflowing!) is designed for kids aged four and up, to help them understand that not […]
By John Mack Freeman In honor of LGBT Pride Month, DC Comics has released a video detailing the history and advancement of LGBT people in DC Comics’ various titles over time. Watch the video below:
By Ashley R. Lierman Daniel Errico’s digital children’s book, The Bravest Knight Who Ever Lived, tells the story of Cedric, a pumpkin farmer-turned-knight who woos a prince in the course of his adventures. Now streaming media giant Hulu has turned the book into an animated short film, Out reports: Cedric now shares streaming space […]
By Tess Goldwasser What is your role in the GLBTRT? I’m currently the Treasurer. I’ve served on the Board for a long time, since 2007 (2007 to 2009, Treasurer; 2009 to 2011, Co-chair; and 2011 until Annual this year, Treasurer). What does the GLBTRT mean to you? GLBTRT is my “home base.” I enjoy and […]
By John Mack Freeman After passing both houses of the North Carolina legislature this week, an Indiana-style religious freedom law made its way to the governor’s desk. However, Governor Pat McCrory (R) has spoken out against the bill and has signaled that hill veto the bill to prevent it from becoming law. Via PinkNews: He […]
By John Mack Freeman The late gay rights activist Frank Kameny will be inducted into the Hall of Honour by the United States Department of Labor. Induction into the Hall of Honour is meant to commemorate the efforts of those who have made a positive impact on the work and lives of the American people. […]
By John Mack Freeman A Tennessee television station has banned an ad from Freedom to Marry because of its support for same sex marriage. The advertisement features veteran Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld who speaks about his desire to marry his partner after returning from working as a trauma surgeon in Afghanistan. Via PinkNews: The station blocked the […]
By John Mack Freeman A gay rights rally in central Moscow was broken up on Saturday, May 30th by the Russian police. The police detained over 20 people, including some anti-gay protesters that had attacked the gay rights rally. The rally was held after Moscow denied the group the right to hold a rally within […]
By John Mack Freeman The Oneida Nation has officially legalized same-sex marriage by a unanimous vote of the Oneida Business Committee. The change will officially come into effect on June 10. All tribal documents referring to “husband and wife” will have that replaced with the term “spouses.” This decision follows after same-sex marriage became legal […]
By John Mack Freeman The legislature of the semi-autonomous state of Greenland within Denmark voted unanimously this week to extend full marriage recognition to same-sex couples. The 27-0 vote is a culmination of a campaign to bring same-sex marriage to the island nation that began in 2010. Via the Washington Blade: “It was a massive day […]