GLSEN: Championing LGBTQ Issues in K-12 Education
BY ELLEN SHANNA KNOPPOW
Founded in 1990, GLSEN's stated mission is to create safe and affirming schools for all, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. READ MORE.
Q&A: Shania Twain on Being 'Inspired by the Spirit of the Gay Community,' How Equality Is a 'No-Brainer' & the Unifying Power of 'Man! I Feel Like a Woman!'
Lawmakers Seek Proof Pentagon Advised Trump on Trans Military Ban
BY KAREN OCAMB, WASHINGTON BLADE
Virginia Rep. A. Donald McEachin is spearheading a call for all correspondence and documentation from the Pentagon to show the process that informed President Trump's directive to institute a ban on all transgender military service. READ MORE.
New Doc Explores Mysterious Death of a Mother of the Trans Community
BY JEN COLLETTA, LGBT HISTORY PROJECT
Almost 23 years to the day after helping to lead the seminal uprising against police at the Stonewall Inn, Marsha P. Johnson was reported missing. READ MORE.
Ozone House Celebrates Successful Fundraiser
BY BTL STAFF
The Fall is off to special start for Ozone House. On Sept. 23, they raised over $194,000 during "An Evening with Ozone House" fundraiser presented by Masco Cabinetry and delivered by Domino's. READ MORE.
Creep of the Week: Jeff Sessions
Ah, religious freedom. That call to arms for conservative Christians who believe that they live in some Bizzaro Land version of America where they are persecuted for their beliefs. READ MORE.
Transmissions: At War
Prior to the 2016 Election, I recall writing about how the election of a President is not simply the election of one person, but a whole administration -- and how the actions of the incoming administration would shape this country in much the same way the largely transgender positive policies of the Obama Administration shaped the last eight years. READ MORE.
Where Are We?
The more I become involved in the community the more I notice something is missing. Not totally missing, but the representation of MoC lesbians is lacking. READ MORE.
Chicago Fall Weekend a Must for Architecture Lovers
BY BILL MALCOM
If you love architecture, then a visit to Chicago is a must. The amazing array of varied wonderful architecture is incredible (see picture). You can take a walking or boat tour with the Chicago Architectural Foundation to learn about the buildings. In fact, they are having a Open House festival from Oct. 14-15 where 100 buildings will open their doors for tours. READ MORE.
Demi Lovato Talks Sexuality ('I Love Who I Love'), Stage Erections, Artists Who Pander to the LGBT Community and Mariah's 'Incredible Voice'
Creep of the Week: Mychal Massie
The Frivolist: 7 Things to Live For (Literally) This Fall
Comprehensive Community Center to Open in Lansing
LGBT Middle-Eastern Americans Find Community During Arabian Nights
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