Okay, I am fucking ready to throw hands with the Florida Government. This “Don’t Say Gay” bill would prevent both LGBTQ children and teachers from talking about that. A literal child wouldn’t be able to talk about their own parents if their parents are LGBTQ. Not oy that, but this is severely detrimental to the mental health of both out and closeted children. I for one am disgusted by this bill and beg everyone to sign the petition to get it abolished. Signing is free and takes less than five minutes. Please, this legislation is disgusting, an infringement on people’s rights, and just plain fucked up.
Living in a heteronormative world is really odd to me. Like we as a society have grown up with predominantly straight couples in shows, movies, and on social media. But if a gay couple is in a movie or even an animation for any amount of time mums and dads alike are raising hell and screaming that “the lgbtq+ community is trying to corrupt their child and they’ll have none of it” so their gonna start a petition that does absolutely fuck all just to show that they are immature bigots. Like I grew up watching straight couples being plastered everywhere up until I was about 16 and look at me, alla that straight influence and I’m still gay as fuck. Like I dont understand this shit and the people that think that we as a community are trying to corrupt people while most of us spend all day shitposting and eat hot chips while avoiding social interaction of any kind.
Over 100 years before RuPaul was telling us to “sashay away”, William Dorsey Swann, who had been born into slavery in 19th Century America, was making a name for himself as the world’s first self-described “drag queen”.
LGBTQ+ historian Channing Joseph, author of House of Swann, explains how he discovered this forgotten history of one of the earliest efforts at queer resistance and liberation in America.
Going through a difficult time right now; prayers, wishes, and good energy sent would be greatly appreciated. Please, people.
In short, I’m having a lot of difficulty getting access to the prescription manufacturers subsidy for the steroid inhaler that’s been keeping me alive for the past year. If I go off it, I will die of pneumonia without access to emergency health care, due to the violent anti Transmasc discrimination where I live.
So basically, I’m waiting to find out if I’m going to be allowed to live, or die, because I’m Transmasc and seen as a not valid life form and an open season civil rights target free from repercussions.
Please… “like” mark in support and send good energy and prayers… the situation is dire.
After a short on Friday, Germany’s Parliament voted to approve same-sex marriage, paving the way for marriage equality in Germany, the New York Times reported on Friday.
The vote came just days after German Chancellor Angela Merkel, leader of the Christian Democrats, broke with her party and dropped her opposition to same-sex marriage, saying she supported a free vote.
Now the bill will go to Germany’s upper house, where, as CNN reported on Friday, it is likely to pass. Read more(6/30/17)
Turkey: Istanbul Pride march must go ahead unhindered
As the annual Istanbul Pride due to take place on Sunday 1 July approaches, Amnesty International, ILGA-Europe and All Out stand in solidarity with Turkey’s LGBTI+ communities and their allies, calling on the authorities to ensure Istanbul Pride march takes place without any unlawful restrictions.
Fotis Filippou, Campaigns Director for Europe at Amnesty International said:
“In the current climate of fear, where authorities are clamping down on civil society, freedom of expression and diversity, it is all the more important for LGBTI individuals to be visible and freely celebrate pride. People around the world are standing in solidarity with Turkey’s LGBTI activists and their allies, who, against all odds are marching for human rights and equality.”
The last time it took place in 2014, an estimated 90,000 people participated in the vibrant Istanbul Pride parade in Istiklal Avenue, the city’s main shopping street. This was the largest of the gatherings since 2003, when just 30 LGBTI+ activists had been present in the first ever Pride march. But all this changed when the Istanbul Governorate banned the 2015 Pride march in Istanbul, police violently dispersing participants with water cannons, tear gas and pepper ball projectiles, detaining dozens of people in the process. In 2016 and 2017, small groups of LGBTI+ activists and allies were also prevented from marching following bans by the Governorate.
Björn van Roozendaal, Programmes Director for ILGA-Europe said:
“In 2018, Pride is undoubtedly a litmus test for democratic values – a test that over the past few years, Turkey has failed to meet. It’s particularly disappointing when you consider the incredible history of Pride in Istanbul. Sadly, the restrictions on LGBTI public events since then in the region are indicative of the attempted erosion of civil society organising and human rights. History is repeating itself. And make no mistake, this is harming all of society, not just the LGBTI communities and their allies. Attacks on activism and dissenting voices, a constant refusal from authorities to engage with their citizens, and persistent disregard for fundamental rights - this is something that should provoke a reaction from all communities, not only the LGBTI movement.”
Turkey’s LGBTI+ communities are determined to exercise their right to peacefully celebrate pride. In fact, on 11 May, students at the Middle East Technical University in Ankara did just that, despite the ongoing city wide blanket ban on all LGBTI+ events. In Izmir, hundreds took part in the 6 th annual Pride march on 10 June.
Matt Beard, Executive Director for All Out said:
“We will continue to stand in solidarity with LGBTI people in Istanbul and across Turkey. Authorities can ban peaceful gatherings, they can silence dissent, they can use hard, raw power to bully and coerce others. But they will never extinguish the hunger for freedom, respect, and dignity that are at the very heart of Pride.”
Under domestic and international law, Turkish authorities are under obligation to protect the rights to freedom of peaceful expression and assembly. On 1 July, Istanbul Pride must be allowed to go ahead unhindered and be protected.
The Pope’s on his way to the US, but he’s excluded #LGBT Catholics as a part of his trip. What do you think – is the Pope’s legacy going to be one of equality or not?
Tell Pope Francis to listen to ALL Catholics by adding your name here: go.allout.org/en/a/pope
The numbers are in! All Out and LUSH Cosmetics reached tens of millions of people with the message that #GayIsOK, but in almost 80 countries it’s a crime. You blew past our goal within hours.
The best part is that the money raised from purchase of the Love Soap totaled over £275,955 - around US$413,900 or €378,200 - and will support All Out and grassroots organisations fighting for love and equality worldwide!
Thank you to everyone who took part in one of the biggest conversations around this issue EVER.
Nope. No way. The biggest Halloween shop in the U.S. is trying to sell a costume that makes fun of transgender celebrity Caitlyn Jenner. Spirit Halloween needs to know trans people are not a costume, and trans people are not a joke.
Caitlyn coming out was a huge deal this year – she gave millions of people a greater understanding of what it’s like to be trans. But prejudice and violence against transgender people are rampant. By selling a “Call Me Caitlyn” costume, Spirit Halloween will be cashing in on this bigotry.
(And yes, Halloween is fun! But if the model shown here with the costume is any indication, this is not a fun costume for trans people on Halloween night.)
In a secret meeting last week, Australia’s Prime Minister banned members of his party from voting ‘Yes’ on marriage equality. It was a dirty move.
But a few brave politicians have promised to take a stand for love and vote 'Yes’ anyway. If a few more rebellious politicians join in, marriage equality could have enough support to pass.
So that got us to thinking… imagine if members of Parliament could see beautiful photos of gay and lesbian couples who HAVE been allowed to marry – like in the UK, Canada, and the USA – just before they’re deciding what to do. It’d remind them of the global wave of marriage wins and show that the tide can’t be held back.
All Out members from around the world sent in photos to make this beautiful video. If enough people chip in, we can buy an advertising slot on Sky News – a channel that streams inside Parliament. The powerful message could get enough politicians to join the rebellion and vote 'Yes’ on marriage equality.
Here’s the deal: there’s a marriage equality bill on the table in Australia, and the government is deciding right now whether to block it. They need some love.
Will you post a photo to send to politicians trying to block equality? (Think wedding pics, selfies with the person you love, or just you with a note! Just like these amazing ones from All Out members worldwide.)
Tag it with #DearOz and we’ll put your pictures from around the world where the government can’t ignore them. If you don’t want to post, you can send them over to [email protected].
When we launched our #GayIsOK campaign a few days ago, it was a crime to be gay in 76 countries. Early this week, Mozambique left that list - what an inspiration to keep telling the world why #GayIsOK.
Claudia López, the first woman elected mayor of Colombia’s capital city, announced her wedding to Angélica Lozano on Monday evening. She shared some photos and an enthusiastic message on Twitter: “On my way to the happiest moment of my life!” ❤️
López and Lozano’s relationship has become a rallying cause among supporters of LGBT rights in the traditionally conservative, Catholic country – though gay marriage has been permitted there since 2016.
Merriam-Webster declared the personal pronoun “they” as 2019’s word of the year, based on a 313% increase in search on the company’s website this year. Many public figures – from celebrities like Sam Smith to U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal – helped spike search around the word this past year.
Merriam-Webster recently added a new definition to its online dictionary to reflect use of “they” as relating to a person whose gender identity is nonbinary. In October, the American Psychological Association endorsed “they” as a singular third-person pronoun in its latest style guide for scholarly writing. “We believe writers should try to use a person’s self-identified pronoun whenever feasible,” said Jasper Simons, chief publishing officer for the APA. “The singular ‘they’ is a way for writers to avoid making assumptions about gender when it is not known.”
