Dancing with Nitrites: Poppers in the LGBTQ+ Community
Poppers, with their distinctive aroma, have etched a noteworthy position in the annals of LGBTQ+ culture. Bursting onto the scene in the latter half of the 20th century, these tiny bottles became not only a symbol of uninhibited freedom but also a topic of controversy. For many within the LGBTQ+ community…
An author said ‘gay’ in a talk to students. When asked to censor himself, he quit
Eleven states ban discussion of LGBTQ people in public schools in what are often called “don’t say gay” laws. Marc Tyler Nobleman was in one of these states.
Anti-trans rallies met with counter-protests across Ontario
Rallies held across Ontario protesting what they call gender ideology were met with counter-protests affirming support for 2SLGBTQI+ communities…
Rallies held across the country to push back against hate
Anti-2SLGBTQIA+ demonstrators faced a strong backlash of counter protests on Wednesday as they attempted to hold nationwide marches to ban sexual orientation and gender identity education from schools. The post Rallies held across the country to push back against hate appeared first on rabble.ca…
How to Address ‘Medical Gaslighting’
When doctors tell a patient “It’s all in your head,” that’s medical gaslighting. Here’s how to address an issue that disproportionately impacts the health of women, LGBTQ individuals and the elderly…
Andy Stanley’s Church to Host LGBT-Affirming Conference
An upcoming conference hosted by Andy Stanley’s church for ministry leaders and parents of LGBTQ children is being called a “clear and tragic departure from Biblical Christianity” by a prominent evangelical leader, who says the lineup of speakers reveals the event’s theological position…
Australian NBL Star Corey Webster Slammed Over Offensive Homophobic Social Media Post
Australian NBL and Perth Wildcats star Corey Webster has apologised after facing backlash over his vile and offensive anti-LGBTQI comments on social media. Trigger Warning: This story discusses anti-LGBTQI comments, … The post Australian NBL Star Corey Webster Slammed Over Offensive Homophobic Social Media Post appeared first on Star Observer…
Australian Catholic Bishop Preyed On Aboriginal Boys And Young Men: Vatican Report
Trigger Warning: This story discusses sexual assault, which might be distressing to some readers. For 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention call Lifeline on 13 11 14. For Australia-wide LGBTQI … The post Australian Catholic Bishop Preyed On Aboriginal Boys And Young Men: Vatican Report appeared first on Star Observer…
Librarians Didn’t Sign Up to Be Queer Activists—but This Year, They Are
Maybe it was inevitable that anti-LGBTQ groups would target the public library in Ferndale—nestled between the police station and a few blocks from the cute cafés peppered around this Detroit suburb. But “Hide the Pride,” a national campaign coordinated by the group CatholicVote, hit Ferndale one day back in early June…