Pope Francis has reiterated his stance against laws that criminalize homosexuality, with backup from the heads of the Church of England and Church of Scotland. Read on »
Though beauty pageants have become increasingly progressive within the past decade, the overarching purpose has remained consistent: Beauty, of course. Gorgeous girls dawn sparkling gowns with hair coifffed to the nines, and makeup so flawless, it might as well be airbrushed. Perfection.
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A bisexual state senator in Nebraska has proposed that a measure be enacted prohibiting children from enrolling in Bible studies, attending church camps, or participating in other forms of “religious indoctrination.” Read on »
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Despite years of hard-won progress, LGBTQ+ young people’s experience in school is currently one of harassment, discrimination, and stigma. Recent research shows that students’ access to support and resources like supportive student clubs and policies that allow them to participate in all parts of school life are currently on the decline and at risk of being eliminated completely as political extremists launch an onslaught of discriminatory bills that attack LGBTQ+ kids and create a hostile learning environment for all. Already, more than eight in 10 LGBTQ+ students report feeling unsafe in school. Read on »
M. Night Shyamalan's Knock at the Cabin — a movie centered on a male couple and their daughter — was victorious at the box office, overcoming lukewarm word of mouth to knock Avatar: The Way of Water from the top of the box office. Read on »
A transgender doctor in Louisiana has spent her life savings to keep her clinic open after her name change led three insurance companies to refuse reimbursements to her. Read on »
A private school in Missouri that had been growing since its creation is closing because administrators stressed publicly that the school was supportive of LGBTQ+ students.
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During the 65th Annual Grammy Awards, queer performers and allies won several awards and gave some of the night’s most-talked-about performances. Beyoncé also made history when she broke the record for the most Grammys of all time with 32 awards, dedicating the win to her uncle and the queer community. Read on »
This weekend, Dave Chapelle won his fifth Grammy for the Netflix special, The Closer, which was widely called out for its transphobic material. Read on »
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