Never fear, the White House is here to tackle web trolls
No one should have to endure abuse just because they are attempting to participate in society’ A US task force aims to prevent online harassment and abuse, with a specific focus on protecting women, girls and LGBTQI+ individuals.……
#BigStory: LGBTQ representation in cinema
Why is it that the LGBTQIA+ community still struggles to find a place like any other for the sole reason of being different? We explore answers to these questions and more in this week’s #BigStory.
Ted Cruz loses it over “lesbian toys” and Disney’s new “Lightyear” film
Most toys are, kinda, androgynous. They’re usually without genitalia…
Disney’s ‘Lightyear’ banned in Muslim world for lesbian kiss
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) —“Lightyear” includes a female character voiced by actress Uzo Aduba briefly kissing her female partner in one scene in the $200 million film. The post Disney’s ‘Lightyear’ banned in Muslim world for lesbian kiss appeared first on Religion News Service…
Podcast: To be queer in Singapore
LGBTQ rights are almost nonexistent in Singapore. But an annual Pride event draws thousands. We talk to activists about their struggle…
Pride Organizers Try to Keep Marches and Festivals Safe in a Year of Anti-LGBTQ Hate
Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY SportsThis is not Debra Porta’s first time at the Pride-organizing rodeo. She has been involved with Pride Northwest, which oversees the Portland Pride Parade and Festival, taking place this weekend, since 2006, serving as Board President (2007-2015) and since 2017 as Executive Director.“People don’t realize how often Pride festivities and events are…
Toyota, GM Listed as Pride Sponsors That Donate to Anti-LGBTQ Campaigns – CNET
Toyota provided a complex reason for its inclusion on this list…
Firms take steps to attract more LGBTQ talent
India Inc is looking to hire LGBTQ+ talent with the aim of building a more diverse workforce. Companies such as Capgemini, GE, Flipkart, Tata Steel, Wipro, Accenture and Goldman Sachs are rolling out initiatives to attract and retain LGBTQ+ employees, their executives told ET.Many of these companies already have robust inclusive policies that are being…
A Year After a Gay Bar Was Protested for Racism, Activists Say It Hasn’t Changed
Preston Mitchum, who organized protests after a student was reportedly assaulted by a bouncer at Nellie’s, said the D.C. bar still needs to repair its relationship with Black LGBTQ people…