“‘We say gay!’ Hundreds of students across Iowa walk out of class to protest LGBTQ bills” – Des Moines Register
“From Ames to Waterloo, students slipped out of classrooms by the hundreds Wednesday afternoon in an organized “We Say Gay” walkout to protest a slew of legislative bills that target LGBTQ youth.
Organizers estimated students at 47 schools across Iowa walked out in protest Wednesday, as Republican lawmakers pushed forward with legislation aimed at tightening school policies and state law regarding gender identity, sexual orientation, gender-affirming care and equity, diversity and inclusion.”
“LGBTQ youth want role models. Queer elders have a lot of advice.” – The Washington Post
“Young people in the LGBTQ community long for older role models. We found several, and they all have stories to tell.”
“Out congressman gave an impassioned tribute to Beyoncé on the House floor” – LGBTQ Nation
“Newly elected out congressman Robert Garcia (D-CA) took to the House floor Wednesday to deliver an impassioned tribute to Beyoncé. Garcia’s brief speech was meant to mark both the end of Black History Month and the beginning of Women’s History Month, he said…
“Beyoncé’s also a role model for millions across the country,” he continued. “She stood up for voting rights, for feminism, for women and girls, for my community—the LGBTQ+ community.” The singer’s most recent album, Renaissance, is a tribute to house music and Black LGBTQ+ culture.”
“Gina Méndez Miró confirmed as first LGBTQ federal judge in Puerto Rico” – The Washington Blade
“The U.S. Senate confirmed on Tuesday the nomination of Judge Gina Méndez Miró to the federal court of the District of Puerto Rico, making her the first LGBTQ person to serve in the position on the island. ”
