America Still Says ‘I Do’ to Equality
💍 Most Americans still say “I do” to love—no matter who’s at the altar. But the Supreme Court might have other plans. 👀
How Andrea Jenkins Became the First Black Trans Woman Elected to Public Office in the US
Andrea Jenkins' story of resilience and activism is a roadmap for marginalized communities. #transrights #blackexcellence
Japan’s Ruling Party Reluctant to Begin Discussions on LGBTQ Rights Law
Japan's ruling party faces opposition to proposed law promoting understanding of LGBTQ people, raising concerns about discrimination and anti-discrimination lawsuits. #Japan #LGBTQrights
SNP Leadership Candidate Humza Yousaf Says Opposing Equal Marriage Disqualifies a First Minister of Scotland
The SNP candidate warns that a leader who would vote against equal marriage could not be trusted to defend civil rights. #Scotland #EqualMarriage #SNP
Australian Senator Lidia Thorpe Will Not Be Charged for Briefly Blocking Sydney Mardi Gras Parade
Australian Senator Lidia Thorpe will not face charges for temporarily blocking the Sydney Mardi Gras parade on Saturday night. Thorpe laid down in front of a float on Oxford Street, momentarily stopping the parade. She was not arrested and was escorted from the parade at the request of organizers. Thorpe was marching with the No Pride in Genocide float, protesting police violence against Black and brown trans women. #LidiaThorpe #SydneyMardiGras #NoCopsInPride
Florida Republicans Seek to Give Governor More Power Over Public Universities, Ban Critical Race Theory and Diversity Hiring
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is aiming to eliminate critical race theory and diversity hiring from the state's public university system, a move that has been condemned by academics and students. #FloridaPolitics #HigherEducationReforms #CriticalRaceTheory
LGBTQ+ supporters drown out right-wing rally at London pub’s drag storytime
LGBTQ+ supporters defend drag storytime at London pub, drowning out right-wing protest. #LGBTQ+ #dragstorytime #London #protest #anti-fascist #TurningPointUK
Map: The Battle Over Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth in America
Trans youth face medical care bans in at least 31 states, risking their well-being and survival. #ProtectTransKids #LGBTQrights
Two U.S. states are considering bills to allow transgender people to seal name-change records
A new bill in Washington and California would allow transgender people to seal their name-change records, providing greater privacy #transrights #privacy #Washington #California
West Virginia Religious Freedom Bill Sparks Debate over Discrimination
A proposed law in West Virginia to protect religious beliefs is facing opposition for possibly enabling discrimination against marginalized groups. #WestVirginia #ReligiousFreedom #Discrimination
Arkansas Governor Signs New Restrictions on “Adult-Oriented” Performances
Arkansas Governor signs law to restrict "adult-oriented" performances targeting nude or semi-nude performers, but critics say it's too vague. #Arkansas #Performances #LGBTQ #Restrictions #Governor #Nudity