"And this week, in the pages of the DC anthology comic Batman: Urban Legends #6, Robin comes out. He rescues a male friend from the hands of a villain and experiences a flash of insight, a "lightbulb moment" — and later, in his civilian identity, accepts his friend's offer of a date." - NPR … [Read more...]
“James C. Hormel, first openly gay U.S. ambassador, dies at 88”
"Hormel also devoted his life to LGBTQ causes and developing resources for those affected by the AIDS virus. A founder of LGBTQ advocacy organization the Human Rights Campaign, Hormel worked on behalf of several local and national AIDS awareness groups, according to a press release from the organization." - USA Today … [Read more...]
“Maybe You Should Run for Office. Here’s How”
"In November 2020, Lee won his race for state Assembly and became the youngest state legislator in almost a century, representing the 25th Assembly District. He's also the first openly bisexual state legislator in California history. While there are many ways to run for office, Lee’s journey and tips highlight his unique experience of running for office during a pandemic." - KQED … [Read more...]
“Governor Newsom Signs Gender Neutral Legislation Updating Archaic References in State Law”
"Today, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 272, authored by State Senator John Laird (D – Santa Cruz). Senate Bill 272, Sponsored by Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, will immediately update gender-specific references in various code sections to reflect gender-inclusive language. References pertaining to the CHP Commissioner, CALFIRE firefighters, insurance licensing, and California Conservation Corps members will now be gender neutral." - Office of Senator John Laird … [Read more...]
“Biden administration sends trans students a back-to-school message”
"As young people across America prepare to return to class — some in person, some remotely — the Biden administration issued a message for transgender students." - NBC … [Read more...]
“Here Are All the LGBTQ+ Olympians Who Won Medals at the Tokyo Games”
"While they are happy to compete as out athletes, their focus is winning for their teams and countries, and at least 55 LGBTQ+ athletes took home medals in the Summer Olympics this year." - Out … [Read more...]
“A Day in the Life of Three Transgender Athletes: What it Takes to Be Elite” – Teen Vogue
Despite what anti-trans bills seem to imply, trans athletes are just like any other athletes, and being an athlete is a commitment. Teen Vogue … [Read more...]
“The fearless gay athlete who came out and made Olympics history at the height of his career” – PinkNews
"Equestrian champion Robert Dover made history in 1988, at the height of the AIDS crisis, becoming the first gay athlete to come out to the public before competing at a modern Olympic games." … [Read more...]
Out in Sports
"Diver Tom Daley Wins Gold: ‘I Am A Gay Man And Also An Olympic Champion’" - HuffPost “I hope that any young LGBT person out there can see that no matter how alone you feel right now, you are not alone and that you can achieve anything and there is a whole lot of your chosen family out here ready to support you,” said Daley, who paired with Matty Lee to capture the men’s synchronized 10-meter platform. … [Read more...]
Back-to-School Message for Transgender Students from the U.S. Depts of Justice, Education, and HHS
Department of Justice Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke for the the Civil Rights Division, Department of Education Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Suzanne Goldberg, and Department of Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary for Health Dr. Rachel Levine issue a joint back to school message for transgender youth. … [Read more...]