Tragedy struck the community of Owasso, Oklahoma, as news surfaced of the untimely death of Nex Benedict, a 16-year-old student who identified as non-binary. The incident, which occurred on February 7th at Owasso High School,
Green Party MSP Maggie Chapman has taken a strong stand in support of LGBTQ+ rights, particularly for transgender and non-binary youth, in a recent speech at the Scottish Parliament. As the new parliamentary term began in Holyrood, Chapman called for increased support and attention to the needs of transgender and non-binary young people in Scotland.
The Aqua Foundation For Women is one of Florida’s most important resources for LGBTQ+ women. Aqua scholarships are open to all LGBTQ+ women, transgender, intersex, and non-binary students who are pursuing a degree including associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate.
A group of over 6,000 Catholic nuns has joined the fight for trans rights, writing in an open letter that trans and non-binary people are “beloved and cherished by God”.
The Sisters of Saint Joseph Federation and several other Catholic organizations published an open letter on Trans Day of Visibility that supports the LGBTQ+ community and criticizes the recent influx of oppressive and discriminatory legislation sweeping the US.
The video targeted Anheuser-Busch, the beer company that owns Bud Light, for partnering with social media influencer Dylan Mulvaney, who is a trans woman. Mulvaney’s video promoting a sports-related contest with Bud Light was fun and light-hearted, but Kid Rock’s response was anything but.
As National Women’s History Month comes to a close, it’s important to reflect on the significance of this month for queer women. While it’s great to have a dedicated month to celebrate and recognize women’s contributions to society, there’s a question of whether it’s enough.
For lesbian, bisexual, and queer women and non-binary people, marginalization comes from many sides. Hundred years after the ratification of the 19th Amendment, a critical but critically incomplete victory for equality at the ballot box, we know that there remains much work to be done to ensure that all of our votes and voices are being counted.
Tens of thousands of Canadians are joining a call for the Canadian government to help transgender and non-binary people fearing the outcome of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation gaining ground in the United States and other countries.
Sawmill, the premiere gay campground in Florida—which also happens to be clothing-optional, is the safest place for many LGBTQ+ community members. It’s sort of in the middle of nowhere, about an hour and a half north of Tampa, with a blink-and-you-miss-it sign at the entrance.
Being a part of the LGBTQ+ community can mean many things. Your identity and sexuality might differ from other community members, but one thing unites all: pride. The progress flag is a way to demonstrate that the LGBTQ+ community is not only diverse but also proposes a fight for the idea of inclusion within the community.
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