LGBTQ Iraqis fear dark days ahead after anti-gay law
When Saif Ali fled Iraq last year to escape threats and abuse over his sexual orientation, he always dreamed of someday returning.But a homecoming has become impossible after Iraq’s parliament passed an anti-LGBTQ bill on Saturday that criminalises same-sex relations, carrying sentences of 10 to 15 years in prison.”After the law…
Policing at Mardi Gras Was ‘Aggressive and Intensive’, Says Report
Mardi Gras in this day and age should invoke feelings of pride, freedom and safety – but according to a new report, Australia’s top LGBTQIA+ event could actually be closer … The post Policing at Mardi Gras Was ‘Aggressive and Intensive’, Says Report appeared first on Star Observer…
LGBTQ+ Pride Month culminates with parades in New York, San Francisco and beyond
New York — The monthlong celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride reached its exuberant grand finale on Sunday, bringing rainbow-laden revelers to the streets for marquee parades in New York, Chicago, San Francisco and elsewhere across the globe. The wide-ranging festivities functioned as both jubilant parties and political protests…
Pride marches across the country incorporate politics
Pride month celebrations culminated today with parades across the world, including San Francisco and New York, where people supporting LGBTQ+ identities and rights, some dressed in multi-colored, and elaborate clothing…
You Can’t Have Too Many LGBTQ+ Children’s Books
Which new kids’ books are you adding to the TBR…
A San Francisco store is shipping LGBTQ+ books to states where they are banned
A bookstore in San Francisco is sending boxes of LGBTQ+ books to parts of the country where they are banned. The effort at Fabulosa Books seeks to counter increasing attempts by conservative advocacy groups and lawmakers to get the materials out of public sch…
A San Francisco store is shipping LGBTQ+ books to places where they are banned
In what she calls “Books Not Bans,” Becka Robbins sends titles to groups that want them in the face of a movement by conservative advocacy groups and lawmakers to ban them from schools and libraries…
More companies are staying quiet during Pride, but money is still flowing to LGBTQ+ causes – CNBC
More companies are staying quiet during Pride, but money is still flowing to LGBTQ+ causes CNBCMajor brands scaled back Pride Month campaigns in 2024. Here’s why that matters. CBS NewsCorporations face challenge aligning policies with Pride marketing, some experts say ABC NewsHow To Detect Rainbow Washing Versus Genuine LGBTQ+ Support ForbesPride Month: Target…
What is queer food? We asked LGBTQ foodies and chefs to define it
NBC News talked to academics, chefs and the founders of LGBTQ potlucks about queer food, including what it means and how the term has evolved over time.