Category: LGBTQ Rights

Articles Culture Gender-affirming care LGBTQ Rights LGBTQ+ News Life Maryland News Trans healthcare Trans Rights Wes Moore

Maryland governor signs trans-inclusive order protecting gender-affirming care

admin, , , ,

In a major win for trans rights, Maryland governor Wes Moore has signed an order protecting gender-affirming care.  In recent years, Republican lawmakers have ruthlessly targeted the rights of trans individuals across the United States.  Since the start of 2023, over 300 anti-trans bills have been introduced across 43 states.  According to Track Trans Legislation, Arkansas, West Virginia, Utah and Wyoming have already passed laws banning trans people from life-saving health care, sports participation, and using bathrooms aligned with their gender identity.  While right-wing lawmakers show no signs of slowing down their…

Read More
Articles Bill Lee Culture Drag Ban Judge Thomas Parker LGBTQ Rights LGBTQ+ News Life News Tennessee

Federal judge rules Tennessee’s drag ban as “unconstitutionally vague and overbroad”

admin, , , ,

In a win for LGBTQ+ rights, a Tennessee judge has thrown out the state’s archaic drag ban.  Back in March, Republican governor Bill Lee signed Senate Bill 3 (Adult Entertainment Act) into law, making it the first state in the US to ban public drag shows. However a day before the archaic law was set to go into effect, Judge Thomas Parker issued a 14-day temporary order blocking the legislation –which was in response to the LGBTQ+ theatre group, Friends of George’s, lawsuit against the state.  “The United States Constitution –…

Read More
Articles Book ban Escambia County School District Florida LGBTQ Rights LGBTQ+ News Life News PEN America Penguin Random House

Penguin Random House and PEN America sue Florida school district over archaic book ban

admin, , , ,

Penguin Random House and various LGBTQ+ advocates have taken legal action against a Florida school district due to its book bans.  Over the last few years, right-winged lawmakers from various states – including Florida, Texas, and Utah – have used their power to ban books with LGBTQ+ content and themes regarding race and diversity.  According to PEN America’s Index of School Book Bans, the first half of the 2022-2023 school year had “1,477 instances of individual books banned, affecting 874 unique titles.”  While conservative lawmakers are showing no signs of slowing…

Read More
Articles Culture LGBTQ Rights LGBTQ+ News Life Lizzo Music News Trans Rights

Lizzo slams Nebraska’s anti-trans and anti-abortion bill: “You deserve to be protected”

admin, , , ,

Lizzo slammed Nebraska lawmakers for passing a bill restricting abortion access and gender-affirming care during her recent concert. Over the last few months, conservative lawmakers in states like Florida, Arkansas, Iowa, and Utah have enacted harmful legislation targeting the rights of LGBTQ+ people.  On 19 May, Nebraska became the latest state to implement a ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth by passing LB 574 with a 33-15 vote.  Under the hateful legislation, trans individuals under the age of 19 will no longer be able to receive puberty blockers or…

Read More
Articles Culture Florida LGBTQ Rights LGBTQ+ discrimination LGBTQ+ News Life News Ron DeSantis

Florida governor Ron DeSantis signs horrific healthcare bill allowing anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination

admin, , , ,

Florida governor Ron DeSantis has signed a terrifying new law allowing medical professionals to discriminate against LGBTQ+ people.  Since stepping into office, the Republican official and his political allies have targeted the LGBTQ+ community with harmful legislation.  From the disturbing ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law to the various bills attacking the rights of trans youth, the state’s conservative lawmakers are showing no signs of slowing down their hateful rhetoric.  Now it looks like the DeSantis Administration is welcoming another law into the state of Florida that threatens the livelihood of LGBTQ+…

Read More
Articles Culture Don't Say Gay Bill Florida Lewis Hamilton LGBTQ Rights LGBTQ+ News Life Miami Grand Prix News Ron DeSantis

Lewis Hamilton slams Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill: “I stand by the LGBTQ community”

admin, , , ,

Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton has slammed Florida’s hateful ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law ahead of the Miami Grand Prix.  Over the last few years, the state’s Republican governor Ron DeSantis and his political allies have targeted the local LGBTQ+ community with horrific legislation.  One of the most controversial bills that the conservative official has signed into law is the archaic ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill.  Under the harmful legislation, teachers and schools are barred from discussing “sexual orientation or gender identity in primary grade levels or in a manner that is…

Read More
Anti-Trans Rhetoric Articles Beer Bud Light Culture Dylan Mulvaney LGBTQ Rights Life Morning Consult News

53% of beer drinkers support brands that feature transgender spokespeople

admin, , , ,

A new poll has revealed that most beer drinkers support companies with a trans spokesperson.  On 1 April, trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney took to Instagram to promote Bud Light’s March Madness contest whilst simultaneously celebrating her first year living as a woman.  While many of her fans celebrated the wholesome partnership, conservative individuals announced their boycott of Bud Light and spewed harmful anti-trans rhetoric. Country singer Kid Rock filmed himself shooting several Bud Light cases with a submachine gun, while anti-LGBTQ+, Trump-loving gun advocate Marjorie Taylor Greene barbarically described Mulvaney…

Read More
Articles Culture Gay Rights Grammys LGBTQ Rights LGBTQ+ News Lil Nas X Music Music news News Saudi-Arabia

Lil Nas X sends powerful message to LGBTQ+ fans in Saudi Arabia

admin, , , ,

Grammy winner Lil Nas X sent a heartfelt message to his LGBTQ+ fans in Saudi Arabia.  Over the last few years, LNX has dominated the music industry with his commercially successful singles and larger-than-life music videos. In addition to his boundless talent, the young entertainer has also made waves with LGBTQ+ music listeners due to his inspirational journey as an openly queer artist.  On 12 April, the Lil Nas X News Twitter account revealed that his hit track Sun Goes Down reached number one in Saudi Arabia.  In the powerful…

Read More
Articles Culture Don't Say Gay Bill Florida LGBTQ Rights LGBTQ+ News Life News Ron DeSantis Trans Rights

Florida lawmakers vote to expand the state’s horrific ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill

admin, , , ,

Florida lawmakers have voted to expand the state’s archaic ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill.  Back in March, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the horrific bill into law after it was passed by conservative lawmakers in the House and Senate. Under the harmful bill, teachers and schools are barred from discussing “sexual orientation or gender identity in primary grade levels or in a manner that is not age-appropriate or developmentally appropriate for students.” While the legislation only affects students between kindergarten and third grade, lawmakers in the state have recently made moves to expand the…

Read More
Anti-drag ban Articles Culture Drag Judge LGBTQ Rights LGBTQ+ News Life News Tennessee

Federal judge temporarily blocks Tennessee’s archaic anti-drag ban

admin, , , ,

In a massive win for LGBTQ+ rights, a federal judge has temporarily stopped Tennessee’s anti-drag ban.  On 2 March, Republican governor Bill Lee signed Senate Bill 3 into law, making Tennessee the first state in the US to ban public drag shows. While the word “drag” was not explicitly listed, the legislation prevents any “adult cabaret performances” – which are defined as “male or female impersonators who provide entertainment that appeals to a prurient interest” – from operating within 1000 feet of schools, public parks or places of worship. Fortunately…

Read More
Copyright © All Right Reserved Online Shop by Acme Themes
FREE SHIPPING Worldwide On All Orders! #QUEERKSRead our Shipping & Delivery FAQs for details.
+ +