GOP Lawmaker Proposes LGBTQ Rights Bill With Religious Exemptions
As Democrats champion anti-discrimination protections for the LGBTQ community and Republicans counter with worries about…
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Everyone hates this Republican lawmaker’s terrible, no good ‘compromise’ plan on LGBT rights
LGBT groups and lawmakers have rejected a Republican congressman’s attempt to forge a “compromise” on…
Simple court case over insurance claim descends into circus sideshow of homophobia
A court case in California, US, became a circus sideshow of homophobia last week, seeing…
Pantene advert highlights how hard it can be for LGBT people to go home at Christmas
Haircare brand Pantene has partnered with GLAAD in a new Christmas advert that highlights how…
New Bernie Sanders aide has alleged history of homophobic, racist and antisemitic slurs
While peddling a presidential campaign that promotes equality above all, a new hire of the…
Scientist claims homophobic Israel Folau’s settlement could actually be good for at-risk LGBT children
A leading behavioural scientist has suggested that Rugby Australia’s settlement with disgraced homophobe Israel Folau…
Trump’s Rollback of Transgender Rights Extends Through Entire Government
The shifts in federal policy come at a time when harassment and violence against transgender people are increasing. New hate crimes data released in mid-November by the F.B.I. showed that hate crimes dipped slightly in 2018, but crimes directed at lesbian, ga…
‘Work in Progress’ Review: The Dark and Delightful Times of a ‘Fat, Queer Dyke’
Early in the new Showtime dramedy Work in Progress, Abby (Abby McEnany) tells her therapist, “I’m 45, I’m fat. I’m this queer dyke who hasn’t done shit in her life, and that is my identity?” This withering self-assessment comes only moments after Abby has an…
When a Film Shows Gay Romance in Georgia, Going to See It Is a Risk
In Batumi, Gvantsa Basilia, 29, a hotel employee, braved a screening at the Apollo Cinema with her mother, Lilly, an elementary schoolteacher, despite shouting protesters throwing eggs. For the new generation, the film is a good step forward, said Basilia. H…
New bio explores Ian McKellen’s long road to film stardom
Ian McKellen (Image courtesy St. Martin’s Press) ‘Ian McKellen: A Biography’ By Garry O’ConnorSt. Martin’s Press…
Calendar: Dec. 6-12
Miss Pixie’s Holiday Market is today (Blade file photo) Friday, Dec. 6 Miss Pixie’s seventh…
Fairness for All Act seeks middle ground on LGBT rights
Rep. Chris Stewart (R-Utah) has introduced the Fairness for All Act. (Photo public domain) Newly…
