Human Rights
Obama issues final Pride Month proclamation
Read @POTUS 's final #LGBTQPrideMonth proclamation: https://t.co/FNFToD8GM5 #Obama #Pride pic.twitter.com/gZg7Q7w3Pa — The Advocate (@TheAdvocateMag) June 1, 2016
Obama Honors Fallen Soldiers on Memorial Day by Speaking of Liberty, Equality
Watch: Pres. Obama Honors Fallen Soldiers on Memorial Day by Speaking of Liberty, Equality https://t.co/rbD8MPe4zc pic.twitter.com/pp8Et5Asxt — New Civil Rights (@newcivilrights) May 30, 2016
June 1 – LGBTQ Social Justice and Rights in the District: a community discussion
Please join us at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, June 1 in the Martin Luther King Library for a community discussion on LGBTQ social justice and rights. It is an interesting…
Gays being attacked in Ghana
Muslim cleric claims gay sex 'causes earthquakes' https://t.co/NPA90NAtBy pic.twitter.com/BuWgQzanfA — Gay Star News (@gaystarnews) May 26, 2016 Stoked by religious leaders.
US Congresswoman Tells Anti-Trans Witness 'I Think You’re a Bigot, Lady'
Watch: US Congresswoman Tells Anti-#Trans Witness 'I Think You’re a Bigot, Lady' https://t.co/NZNwJaCIVX #p2 #lgbt pic.twitter.com/XFnDYCq4Za — New Civil Rights (@newcivilrights) May 26, 2016 Good.
Texas joined by 10 other states in lawsuit over transgender bathroom use
Texas joined by 10 other states in lawsuit over transgender bathroom use https://t.co/v9kGli4V1i @GregAbbott_TX pic.twitter.com/YQigGWSrRi — Gay Star News (@gaystarnews) May 26, 2016 The bigoted diehards keep pounding.
House Democrats Succeed in Reversing Anti-LGBT Attack On Rights for Federal Contractors
House Democrats Succeed in Reversing Anti-LGBT Attack On Rights for Federal Contractors https://t.co/c3Ozg8XaKU pic.twitter.com/a2JBtMul3L — LGBT Rights (@LGBTRRights) May 26, 2016 Andy Towle’s take is here. Update: The bill has…
Hillary and the Trans United Fund questionnaire
"Bi and trans: Always united" https://t.co/rRaLPfk4HY via @washblade. Please share our petition: https://t.co/7oMoU82mWd #Waiting4Hillary — Trans United Fund (@transunitedfund) May 26, 2016 I was going to agree with this criticism,…
Vermont governor signs conversion therapy ban
Vermont governor signs conversion therapy ban– See more at: https://t.co/2IQIaL2Hx6 — Washington Blade (@WashBlade) May 25, 2016 Good news. GLAA’s participation two years ago in the coalition that won passage…
Time magazine's rainbow cover sparks outrage
Time magazine's rainbow cover sparks outrage https://t.co/Rbu8t99qpF — Washington Blade (@WashBlade) May 25, 2016 This article quotes one objection to the Time cover: “Dear @time this is a gay pride…