LGBT groups plan a petition drive to revive the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance, but don't expect the nondiscrimination law to appear on the ballot … [Read more...] about Houston LGBT Advocates Plan Petition Drive to Revive HERO, But Not in 2016
Education
Indonesian Official: Ban Gay Students from Campuses if They Show Any PDA
An Indonesian government official is calling for gay and transgender students banned from college and university campuses if they show any public … [Read more...] about Indonesian Official: Ban Gay Students from Campuses if They Show Any PDA
Edmonton Oilers Become First NHL Team to Use ‘Pride Tape’ – VIDEO
The Edmonton Oilers have become the first professional hockey team to use rainbow-colored "pride tape" in support of young LGBTQ athletes. The … [Read more...] about Edmonton Oilers Become First NHL Team to Use ‘Pride Tape’ – VIDEO
South Dakota Lawmakers Vote In Favor of Anti-Trans ‘Bathroom’ Legislation
The South Dakota House State Affairs Committee yesterday voted in favor of legislation that would prevent transgender students in public schools from … [Read more...] about South Dakota Lawmakers Vote In Favor of Anti-Trans ‘Bathroom’ Legislation
Tuesday Morning News: Tom Delay Threat, Adorable Sloth, Tony Abbott, Refugees, Banksy, Muscle Motivation
It's 6 DAYS until the Iowa Caucuses. DEMOCRATIC TOWN HALL: Three moments from last night's Town Hall at Drake University. Hillary Clinton responds … [Read more...] about Tuesday Morning News: Tom Delay Threat, Adorable Sloth, Tony Abbott, Refugees, Banksy, Muscle Motivation
Gay Arkansas Teacher Says He Lost Job Over Rainbow-Colored Peace Sign in Classroom – VIDEO
A gay graduate student in Arkansas says he lost his job as a teaching assistant after putting up a poster in his high school mathematics classroom … [Read more...] about Gay Arkansas Teacher Says He Lost Job Over Rainbow-Colored Peace Sign in Classroom – VIDEO
Proposed Law Would Force Illinois Transgender Students to Use Bathroom Corresponding to Sex Assigned at Birth
Illinois state Rep. Thomas Morrison (R-Palatine) filed legislation this week that would force transgender students to use bathrooms that correspond to … [Read more...] about Proposed Law Would Force Illinois Transgender Students to Use Bathroom Corresponding to Sex Assigned at Birth
Russian Lawmakers Reject Legislation That Would Have Banned Coming Out as Gay
The Russian State Duma's Committee on Constitutional Legislation and State Building has rejected legislation that would have criminalized coming out … [Read more...] about Russian Lawmakers Reject Legislation That Would Have Banned Coming Out as Gay
Ted Cruz Bashes Trans Kids in Iowa, Names Anti-Gay Bigot Steve King Campaign Co-Chair
Sen. Ted Cruz is bringing the transgender "bathroom wars" to the Republican presidential primary, in an apparent effort to scare people into … [Read more...] about Ted Cruz Bashes Trans Kids in Iowa, Names Anti-Gay Bigot Steve King Campaign Co-Chair
Oklahoma College President Proudly Flaunts Taxpayer-Funded Anti-LGBT Bigotry
Last month, we told you how dozens of religious educational institutions had sought and received waivers allowing them to discriminate against LGBT … [Read more...] about Oklahoma College President Proudly Flaunts Taxpayer-Funded Anti-LGBT Bigotry