Search Results: transgender (1831)

[…] finish line. For a film to pass the Vito Russo Test, the following must be true: The film contains a character that is identifiably lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or queer. That character must not be solely or predominantly defined by their sexual orientation or gender identity (i.e. they are comprised of the same sort […]

[…] real-world consequences The most recent FBI Hate Crime data reported a 19% rise in hate crimes against LGBTQ people, and a 35% rise in attacks specifically against transgender people. Fortunately, the data points to proven ways to keep expanding and accelerating acceptance. When Americans see us, living authentically in our communities and included accurately […]

[…] Accelerating Acceptance Study is a clear reminder that LGBTQ people and allies must turnout in record numbers this November to elect pro-equality candidates who will pass comprehensive legislation like the Equality Act and overturn discriminatory measures imposed on LGBTQ people, like the transgender military ban. Read the report View Past Years’ Reports  |  Current Year

[…] the queer diaspora of overlooked narratives. The docu follows the titular resort which was a popular resort in the 50s and 60s where self-proclaimed cross-dressing men and transgender women found temporary refuge, community, and joy. Through archival footage and interviews with regular visitors who are still alive today, it explores this vibrant underground group. […]

[…] for president. Both governors are publicly affiliated with Moms for Liberty, and signed a record number of anti-LGBTQ bills in their states. Reynolds’ bills and rhetoric include:  transgender youth, HIV and AIDS education, LGBTQ topics in the classroom, and access to diverse reading materials. To date, more than 1,000 books and 500 unique titles […]

[…] The Washington Post noted: “The second most common reason cited for pulling LGBTQ texts was an explicit desire to prevent children from reading about lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, nonbinary and queer lives.” Notably absent from the hearing was the voice of any student, the group most affected by book bans and the harmful messaging […]

[…] Tim Walz, Vice President Harris’ running mate, was in the convention center with his family. Walz’s record in Minnesota includes signing new laws to protect access to transgender health care, secure access to abortion, prohibit bans on books, and a ban on so-called conversion therapy. In 1999, Walz was a high school social studies […]

[…] content and the work I do because I’m always trying to show people inside and outside of the community what life can look like as a Black, transgender, Gen Z, woman. I feel like my work, especially in my writing, gives people a diverse range of folks to see and look into, read about, […]