California has long been a leader in the United States when it comes to transgender legislation. Since 2004, the California Gender Non-Discrimination Act has protected transgender people from discrimination within public life, including employment, housing, and education. Until recently, California has served as a haven for transgender people. Republican Assemblymember Kate Sanchez has emerged as […]
Tag: LGBT rights
Queer Nigerians Take on Police Brutality
Initially set to be published in Spring 2021. Those who routinely use Twitter are probably familiar with the massive protests that swept through Nigeria last September. There is also a good chance that this was the only coverage they saw of the event, despite it being the largest protest in all of Africa in 2020. […]
The Silenced LGBTQ+ Students in China
“We’ve had three social media accounts being censored consecutively, but we do not want to give up yet,” an anonymous Chinese LGBTQ+ organization student leader disclosed during an interview, “even when my university counselor has notified me to halt all activities in my organization, or I may receive penalties from the school.” In June of […]
As COVID-19 Rages On, So Does the GOP’s Attack on Trans Rights
During the early months of 2021, a notable amount of anti-transgender bills have been introduced in state legislatures across the country — as of mid-March, bills targeting the transgender community have been proposed in at least 20 states. Although most of these bills have not been voted into law yet, their introductions alone represent an […]
When Inclusivity becomes Conditional: Racism, Body Shaming, and Femme Shaming in the Gay Male Community
As a crowd of individuals walk proudly throughout the streets, a gay couple affectionately kiss against a backdrop of rainbow. In this community, love always wins – except when it doesn’t. An image of equality and inclusion generally accompanies the LGBTQ+ community, and rightly so. As a group that has been outcasted and othered for […]
Past Due: Queering the Democratic Party
In an inspirational feat this past summer, a lesbian Native American attorney bested five other Democrats to secure the Party nomination in Kansas’ 3rd district. Her background is nothing short of remarkable: a Cornell Law graduate raised by a single mother and Army veteran, Sharice Davids went on to be a key political player whose […]
Queering Sexual Education: The Push for Comprehensive Sex Ed
In 2015, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that states must uphold same-sex marriages. Since then, the conversations regarding queerness in America have diminished from rallying cries to whispers. The lack of policy-oriented conversations addressing queer concerns gives the impression that queerness is no longer ostracized –which is wholly […]
Gender Identity in Trump’s Military
“After consultation with my Generals and military experts, please be advised that the United States Government will not accept or allow…” Silence. Nine minutes later, he tweets: “The United States Government will not accept or allow Transgender individuals to serve in any capacity in the U.S. Military” (26 July 2017). Despite the controversy caused by […]
LGBT Rights for the New Political Generation
Following Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber’s resignation from office on February 18, Kate Brown became the first openly bisexual governor in the history of the United States. Oregonians were already prepared for a bisexual governor though; not only was Portland’s former mayor, Sam Adams, involved in a gay sex scandal early in 2009, but the current […]