The right-wing myth that prohibiting discrimination against transgender students causes confusion and inappropriate behavior has been shattered by … [Read more...] about School Districts Debunk Right-Wing Fearmongering on Transgender Students: VIDEO
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Texas Middle School Sends Students Home For Wearing ‘Gay OK’ T-Shirts To Support Bullied Classmate
Students at a Texas middle school wanted to show their support for a seventh-grader who got bullied after coming out as gay. Instead, they … [Read more...] about Texas Middle School Sends Students Home For Wearing ‘Gay OK’ T-Shirts To Support Bullied Classmate
Anti-LGBT Bigots Call For Special Session To Pass Anti-Gay Marriage Bill in Texas
Last week, we told you how more than 20 anti-LGBT proposals died this year in the Texas Legislature, including a bill aimed at undermining a U.S. … [Read more...] about Anti-LGBT Bigots Call For Special Session To Pass Anti-Gay Marriage Bill in Texas
Lambda Legal Atty: Officials Who Defy SCOTUS Marriage Ruling Will ‘Get Their Heads Handed To Them’
Now that all the anti-LGBT legislation introduced by Texas Republicans has died, the state's last stand against same-sex marriage may take place … [Read more...] about Lambda Legal Atty: Officials Who Defy SCOTUS Marriage Ruling Will ‘Get Their Heads Handed To Them’
Texas Mayor Issues LGBT Pride Month Proclamation, But Says It’s Against His Personal Beliefs
The mayor of conservative Longview, Texas, has issued a proclamation declaring June LGBT Pride month. However, Mayor Andy Mack also told The Longview … [Read more...] about Texas Mayor Issues LGBT Pride Month Proclamation, But Says It’s Against His Personal Beliefs
Willie Nelson Speaks Out Against Anti-LGBT Discrimination: VIDEO
Country music legend Willie Nelson has joined a campaign to end anti-LGBT discrimination in Texas. From the Texas Wins campaign: On … [Read more...] about Willie Nelson Speaks Out Against Anti-LGBT Discrimination: VIDEO
Adidas Redesigns Its Signature Sneakers To Celebrate LGBT Pride: PHOTOS
To celebrate LGBT Pride Month, Adidas has colorfully redesigned its signature sneakers - dubbing the collection the "Pride Pack." Among the … [Read more...] about Adidas Redesigns Its Signature Sneakers To Celebrate LGBT Pride: PHOTOS
Pentagon to Extend Non-discrimination Protections to LGB Service Members
The U.S. Defense Department will move to include sexual orientation as part of its non-discrimination policy by the end of next month, reports … [Read more...] about Pentagon to Extend Non-discrimination Protections to LGB Service Members
Illinois Bill Banning ‘Ex-gay’ Conversion Therapy For Minors Heads to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s Desk
The Illinois Senate followed in the footsteps of the Illinois House and passed a measure this week that if signed into law will ban the dangerous … [Read more...] about Illinois Bill Banning ‘Ex-gay’ Conversion Therapy For Minors Heads to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s Desk
United States Ranks the 26th Best Place in the World to Be Gay: LIST
A survey by dating and community site PlanetRomeo shows that the United States ranks 26th in the Gay Happiness Index A survey by dating and … [Read more...] about United States Ranks the 26th Best Place in the World to Be Gay: LIST
