How to Fight Book Bans, According to the American Library Association's Queer President
“We need all hands on deck in this moment, and there’s something everyone can do,” Emily Drabinski says.
October 6, 2023
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These are the most challenged library books in America — yes, most are LGBTQ+
Gender Queer, All Boys Aren't Blue, and This Book Is Gay lead the American Library Association's list of the 10 most challenged books of 2023.
April 8, 2024
Hillary Clinton Tells Mormons She'll Defend 'Religious Freedom'
The fraught phrase is usually the stuff of Republicans, but the top Democrat has her own twist.
August 11, 2016
How Teachers Are Being Silenced on LGBTQ+ Issues and More
In addition to laws that directly forbid mention of certain subjects, more subtle laws are having a negative impact, says a recent report from PEN America.
September 18, 2023
Brandon Wolf, Pulse Survivor and Advocate, Joins Human Rights Campaign From Equality Florida
The activist and author will serve as national press secretary for the organization.
September 5, 2023
Massachusetts governor urges no vote on marriage amendment
Massachusetts governor-elect Deval Patrick urged legislators on Tuesday not to vote on a constitutional amendment meant to ban same-sex marriage.
January 2, 2007
Ayanna Pressley Introduces Bill to Counter Book Bans Nationwide
In a bold response to the surge of book bans across the U.S., Massachusetts Rep. Ayanna Pressley is championing legislation to protect diverse literature in schools and libraries.
December 14, 2023
Right Wing Lauds Trump's 'Religious Freedom' (Anti-LGBTQ) Record
Religious right leaders are saying he's the best president in modern history regarding their issues.
August 21, 2019
Op-ed: Don't Count Your Justices Until They've Ruled
Some might be ready to rest on their laurels with a Supreme Court hearing this spring concerning marriage equality, but now is not the time to quit.
February 13, 2015
WATCH: It's Official, President Obama Proclaims Pride Month
In the proclamation, the president touts his accomplishments on behalf of LGBT people and support for marriage equality.
June 1, 2012
I Went to Pride in the Bible Belt. It Was a Revelation.
Coastal LGBTQ people are doing themselves a disservice by not experiencing "fly-over country," writes Jennifer Williams.
September 7, 2018
Mississippi Gov.: Christians Willing to be Crucified to Protect Anti-LGBT Law
Mississippi's governor believes critics underestimated his ability to stand up for his beliefs.
June 1, 2016
College Geek Turns Antigay Ark. Governor's Page Into LGBT Forum
The Republican governor's old website now features different chat rooms to discuss LGBT-related news and politics. A far cry from the former content that endorsed discrimination against the LGBT community.
July 31, 2015
Kamala Harris Makes Historic Visit to Stonewall Inn, Vows to Fight Anti-LGBTQ+ Hate
As one of Harris’s many firsts, she is now the first sitting Vice President of the United States to visit the famed queer space.
June 27, 2023
Bobby Jindal Makes It Official: He's Running for President
The Louisiana governor is one more far-right, antigay candidate in the field.
June 24, 2015
TRUMP ATTACKS LGBT AMERICANS WITH LICENSE TO DISCRIMINATE
The "religious freedom" order means federal agencies and contractors could turn away LGBT people and others without repercussions.
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October 6, 2017
More Liza than Sid Vicious
It's no wonder the Dresden Dolls--who don't like labels, sing about sexual liberation, and have a drummer who loves to cross-dress in sequins--has a big gay following. An interview with Dolls composer-singer-pianist Amanda Palmer.
July 5, 2006
We're Not That Far From Chechnya
The antigay atrocities in Chechnya remind us how fragile our safety truly is.
May 5, 2017