Official News Outlet for the Rainbow Round Table of the American Library Association
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By John Mack Freeman A new bill in California will force the inclusion of same sex relationships in 7 through 12th grade sex education classes throughout the state. Approved on a 47-24 vote in the state Assembly this week, the bill will go to the Democrat-dominated Senate. Via Out.com Democratic assemblywoman Shirley Weber wrote the bill […]
By John Mack Freeman On May 4, the Human Rights Council of the United Nations released a report in which they detail several of the obligations that the world community faces in order to bring itself into line with international law in relationship to sexual minorities. Several of these include decriminalizing homosexuality, banning conversion therapy, […]
By John Mack Freeman In a bizarre instance of LGBT erasure, Governor Mike Pence of Indiana released a proclamation welcoming individuals to Indianapolis’ Pride Celebration without mention LGBT people in the proclamation. The text was as follows: Greetings, On behalf of the people of Indiana, welcome to Indianapolis. I am confident that those of you […]
By John Mack Freeman A panel of the Alabama House of Representatives has rejected a proposal that would have stopped the state from issuing marriage licenses. Had the process gone forward, two individuals who have entered into a marriage contract with each other that would have had to have been witnessed and then submitted to […]
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 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 […]