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If you’ve been on social media today, you’ve probably seen everyone talking about IDAHOBIT. The weird word has nothing to do with The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit or Idaho, it’s an awareness day that actually means International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. Held each year on May 17, it aims to raise … Read more
As conflict continues to rise in different parts of the world for different reasons, it is inevitable to ask ourselves, what is happening to peace? And why does it seem to fall apart so easily? To answer these questions, an interview was conducted with Rosie M. Chawla on May 3.dr of the current year. She … Read more
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday expressed its great dissatisfaction over “objectionable comments” made in the Central Government’s affidavit opposing the live broadcast of the proceedings in the case involving the recognition and registration of marriages between persons of the same sex in the country. The Center had claimed that the applicant is trying to … Read more
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May 17 is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. The day was created in 2004 to draw attention to the violence and discrimination experienced by LGBTQIA people and is now celebrated in more than 130 countries. Experts say books can play an important role in starting conversations about equity and inclusion, as well … Read more
The Center has opposed the live broadcast of the proceedings in the case concerning the recognition and registration of same-sex marriages in the country before the High Court in Delhi, arguing that neither the matter involves the violation of any fundamental rights, nor is it relative to national importance. . In the response to the … Read more
ANTHONY CAVA RETIRES AS PRESIDENT AND CEO OF ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON SOMERSET UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL Patrick Delaney, COO, takes over Helm in 2023 SOMERVILLE, NJ, May 16, 2022 – Anthony V. Cava, MS, RPH, FACHE, will retire from his role as President and CEO of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Somerset, an RWJBarnabas Health Center, … Read more
The fight for gay rights in the United States has come a long way since the Stonewall uprising of 1969, when gay and trans patrons of the Stonewall Inn in New York City fought back against police trying to arrest them. That night marked the beginning of the gay rights movement in the US, a … Read more
The Fairfax County, Virginia, School Board voted 9-3 on April 14 to approve the appointment of a new school superintendent for the county school system after more than 200 students, including members of an LGBTQ student group, held demonstrations against the appointment at several high schools earlier in the day. After a months-long search process, … Read more
On the new Kendrick Lamar album mr moral and the great climbers, the rapper tackles a lot of topics. One track in particular that’s starting a lot of conversations among fans online is “Auntie Diaries,” in which Lamar raps about a pair of transgender characters. Twitter users were quick to praise the song, with one … Read more
League of Women Voters 2022 Greenwich Award WinnersThe Greenwich Board of the League of Women Voters (LWV) has announced its award-winning volunteers: Mary Award winner Nancy Aborn Duffy; and Helaine Aronson Winer, winner of the Burnett Prize. To read about his background and awards, visit the LWV website. Nancy and Helaine will be recognized at … Read more
Riding a bike down the street or on a bus in Los Angeles, Candice Cho isn’t doing anything particularly unusual: Strange things happen on the streets of Hollywood every day. And yet her existence as an Asian woman is enough for many to unleash swarms of verbal abuse, often racist. “Hello Mulan!” a man yelled … Read more
If the US Supreme Court overrules Roe vs. Wadeas is now expected this summer, the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community will be in jeopardy, advocates believe. In the leaked draft opinion revealing the Supreme Court will likely overturn Roe vs. Wade this summer, Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito attacked the court’s arguments written in the … Read more
The Walt Disney Company has announced that a portion of expected sales from its upcoming 2022 Pride Merch collection will be donated to an organization that has been promoting the teaching of LGBTQ curricula in public schools for the past 20 years. Source: Disney Parks YouTube RELATED: Disney to push its pro-grooming agenda in new … Read more
The Sante Fe-Born Art Meow Wolf tourist attraction will open two more permanent locations in Texas in 2023, a move that has drawn some criticism online. Secret tunnels, colorful and immersive sets, and mysterious lore: Meow Wolf exhibits are part theme park, part modern art museum, and part portal to another world. Meow Wolf began … Read more
Families with one parent or child who identifies as LGBTQ They face many challenges that other families do not. Some laws exclude same-sex couples; others target transgender children. Discrimination makes it that much harder to live and thrive as a queer or trans person. It’s hard enough raising a child to begin with, but LGBTQ … Read more
Photo by Matthew Hatcher/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Abortion rights activists around the world have watched in horror as the United States appears to be reversing nearly 50 years of progress on abortion. A leaked draft Supreme Court decision suggests that the nation’s right to abortion is likely to be overturned, with the repeal of … Read more