“This game hopes to break down stereotypes while having some fun with our LGBTQ history. There are the well-known celebrities and media sensations, but also obscure authors, scientists, athletes and pioneers." Visit The Huffington Post to read more … [Read more...]
Son Comes Out to Amazing Mother in Heartwarming Video
LGBT News: “In what may be one of the sweetest coming out videos we’ve ever seen, a young gay man named Daniel comes out to his mother and gets a reaction that will give you an overdose of the warm fuzzies.” Read the article and watch the video in The Advocate … [Read more...]
LGBTQI Speak Of Their Inspiring Struggle For Equal Rights Through These Powerful Picture Messages
LGBT International News: Equal rights activists in India share their stories, motivations, and how they approach LGBTQI activism in their country. Click Here to see more … [Read more...]
Unite to Win GSA Campaigns!
The GSA Network has created a new petition tool to motivate and empower young people to take action on issues that are important to them. Will help students to address issues that can be local, regional, state, or national! Visit unite.gsanetwork.org to start your own campaign today! … [Read more...]
The Biggest Transgender Moments of 2013
“From solidified rights for transgender minors to representation of trans people and experiences on mainstream television -- what is means to be transgender is receiving arguably more mainstream recognition than at any prior point in our history.” Read More in The Huffington Post … [Read more...]
International LGBT News: Mumbai to Host 2014 Indian LGBT Youth Summit in February
“MINGLE describe the summit as a ‘pioneering initiative in India, primarily aimed at identifying and grooming high potential individuals within the LGBT youth, and preparing them for future leadership roles.’ “ Read More at Gay Star News … [Read more...]
National LGBT News: NASA Releases ‘It Gets Better’ Video
“The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) released a heartwarming video this week that documents a number of astronauts, flight instructors and other members of NASA who have come together with a single message: it gets better if you're lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT).” Read more and view the video in The Huffington Post … [Read more...]
Support All Students – California School Success and Opportunity Act AB 1266
“The School Success and Opportunity Act, signed into law by CA Gov. Jerry Brown on August 12, 2013, ensures that schools administrators understand their responsibility for the success and well-being of all students, and makes sure that parents and students understand their rights.” To learn more about this landmark bill visit supportallstudents.org … [Read more...]
Why Are People Changing Their Minds About Same-Sex Marriage?
“But the overall trend reflects real shifts in American values about being ‘open,’ valuing ‘freedom’ and ‘choice,’ extending ‘rights,’ and accepting that this is the way it is, even if one personally doesn’t like it.” Read more in Sociological Images … [Read more...]
Marriage Equality Victories in 2013
2013 has been an incredible year for furthering LGBT equalities! Nine states have welcomed marriage equality over the year: California, Rhode Island, Delaware, Minnesota, New Jersey, Illinois, Hawaii, New Mexico, and Utah. There are now 18 states that fully accept marriage equality in the United States! To read more visit GLAAD … [Read more...]