Despite Anti LGBTQ+ Laws In Kansas And Missouri, Kansas City Moves To Become Trans Sanctuary City
Officials in Missouri’s largest city are moving to declare it a sanctuary for people seeking or providing gender-affirming care, defying state officials who are intent on banning it for minors and restricting it for adults.
Marcia Gay Harden Said Her Queer Children Inspire Her LGBTQ+ Advocacy
During the “Drag Isn’t Dangerous” telethon on Sunday — which raised more than $500,000 for LGBTQ+ charities as anti-drag legislation rises across the U.S. —Marcia Gay Harden said her children motivate her work.
Not Rainbow Capitalism These Pride Brands Give Back
It’s been nearly 25 years since June was first declared as Pride Month by President Bill Clinton in 1999. Along with federal recognition, over the years brands have incorporated lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer messaging in products and campaigns as a way to celebrate the community’s ongoing advancements toward equality, protection, and inclusion.
Kentucky Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Kelly Craft Says No Transgenders In School
According to a prominent GOP gubernatorial candidate in Kentucky, Kelly Craft, a state with laws restricting the rights of transgender youth, schools would not allow transgender students in the classroom if she becomes governor.
Gay US Rep George Santos Indicted On 13 Charges, Pleads ‘Not Guilty’
U.S. Rep. George Santos, infamous for fabricating his life story, pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges he duped donors, stole from his campaign, and lied to Congress about being a millionaire, all while cheating to collect unemployment benefits he didn’t deserve.
Fargo, North Dakota School Superintendent Speaks Out Against Anti LGBTQ+ Bills
The superintendent of Fargo Public Schools is formally addressing recent legislation concerning gender expression, gender identity, and other LGBTQ+ issues. North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum (R) recently signed a bill that allows public school teachers to ignore the pronouns of transgender students.
After Anti LGBTQ+ Parents Get School Play Canceled, Students Raise Funds To Produce It
Students at Carroll High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana announced last week they would be putting on an independent production of the play canceled by the administration earlier this year.
In March, Carroll High School announced that the spring play ‘Marian: The True Tale of Robinhood’ would not be moving forward and that a new play would be chosen.
Star Trek Discovery Queer Cast And Crew Members Honored By Outright International
Paramount+’s Star Trek: Discovery will be honored by Outright International, a global human rights organization centered on improving the lives of LGBTQ+ people, at its annual Celebration of Courage Awards and Gala on June 5.
In This Week’s HOTspots Margaret Cho and ‘Legally Blonde, The Musical’ Bring Laughs To South Florida
Hotspots! Magazine’s new issue is already on stands and it features exciting events scheduled for South Florida this week. Two of them are the visit of Margarate Cho on May 18 and the arrival of the Legally Blonde, The Musical at Kravis Center from May 16-21.
Dan Bassett on Unapologetically Queer: Celebrating LGBTQ+ Music and Community
In this inspiring interview on “Unapologetically Queer,” host Al Ferguson sits down with Dan Bassett, the artistic director of the South Florida Pride Wind Ensemble. Join them as they discuss the rich history and mission of this LGBTQ+ musical organization, which has been celebrating diversity for nearly 35 years.
