What A Roe v. Wade Overturn Could Mean For LGBTQ Rights

Why do employers still not trust people to work from home?Stop and search changes labelled 'structural oppression' that will harm Black peopleWe can't get enough of the 'enemies to lovers' romcom trope - but can it ever work IRL?With more bi parents reaching out to me via email asking for advice on coming out, it feels like the days of parenthood forcing bisexuals back into the closet are numbered.Even if it is just putting the bisexual flag colours on a social media account or wearing a bisexual t-shirt, older bisexuals seem more willing to stand up to the stigma that we all just turned straight.As more of us continue to speak out, writing bisexuality off as a phase will become impossible.

public progress report on my administration’s whole-of-government approach to advance the human rights of LGBTQI+ people globally, from supporting local civil society organizations to standing up for LGBTQI+ human rights at the United Nations, and in our engagement with repressive governments.“By openly reporting on our own progress, the United States hopes to inspire other governments to take similar action to address the needs of their LGBTQI+ communities.“Strong and healthy democracies must ensure LGBTQI+ people can enjoy full participation in society and access all the benefits available to a nation’s citizens. At the first Summit for Democracy, the United States committed to facilitating the participation and leadership of LGBTQI+ community members in democratic institutions, a process we will continue to support.“To the LGBTQI+ community, my administration sees you.

Heartstopper star Yasmin Finney has called out transphobic comments after strangers made ignorant, unsolicited remarks towards her at a restaurant.Netflix fans have taken the actress to their hearts over recent weeks after her portrayal of Elle Argent in the new coming-of-age series.Heartstopper tells the story of Charlie Spring (Joe Locke) and Nick Nelson (Kit Connor) who start off as form buddies in an all-boys grammar school, but quickly fall for one another and embark on a secret relationship.The series has been highly praised for its revolutionary LGBTQ+ storytelling, with countless fans even feeling inspired to come out to their own families as a result of the show’s hopeful queer representation.Elle plays one of Charlie’s best friends in the series, based on the graphic novels by Alice Oseman.She is trans and, at the start of the eight episodes, we see she’s moved from Truham Grammar School to Higgs School for Girls.âAre you a boy or a girlâ Today some women shouted this in front of all of her peers while I was about to leave a restaurantâ¦Erm Idk what do I look like to you? pic.twitter.com/A7BkkzDj7XActress Yasmin has spoken openly about the importance of trans representation on-screen, expressing her disbelief at the streaming giant wanting to cast a Black trans girl to play the 17-year-old student in the first place.However, like much of the trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming communities, Yasmin has experienced transphobic comments while simply going about her life.Taking to Twitter to share a recent incident, she posted a stunning mirror selfie in which she wears a black cut-out dress, with her hair styled in a sleek bob and make-up looking extra glam.She wrote alongside the pic that a woman shouted

Gemma Collins looked undeniably smitten with her boyfriend Rami Hawash at the launch of her clothing range with retailer New Look in London on Monday. After revealing they are trying for a baby, the 40 year old couldn't have looked happier as she modelled designs from her range at the event.The former TOWIE star opted for a sensational, patterned 70s-style kaftan dress with a bohemian style fastening at the front, and wore it over a simple white top.

Jake Daniels has made history as the UK’s only openly gay active male professional footballer. The Blackpool player made the announcement yesterday through a club statement, accompanied by an exclusive interview with Sky Sports.“This season has been a fantastic one for me on the pitch.

Drag Race’s Gia Gunn threw shade at the queens who attended this year’s DragCon by stating she saw “0 beauty” at the event.

The Pride of Manchester’s Teenager of Courage was presented with his award in a special visit from one of his favourite YouTubers last week.

Love Island pals Faye Winter and Kaz Kwami reunited on Monday night to party with Gemma Collins.The stunning pair, who rose to fame on the 2021 series of the hit ITV show,, looked stylish as they celebrated the former TOWIE star's new collaboration with New Look Kaz, 26, looked gorgeous in a baby pink two-piece outfit.The plunging neckline of the crop halter neck top was attached in the centre with a hoop detailing, and the matching trousers had a slight flare. She teamed the outfit with a pair of strappy heels and a white bag. Her makeup look was a simple natural look to match her long black curls.

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9-1-1: Lone Star will return for a fourth season.

Devlyn Camp, a genderqueer podcaster and — as it turns out — historian, talks about their work with a bubbly, contagious enthusiasm that comes across clearly on the phone even from 3,000 miles away. Calling Camp exuberant might still be an understatement.

3 min read In a plot twist that not even TV’s break out hit Ted Lasso has tackled (pardon the pun), 17-year-old Jake Daniels has become the first UK male professional footballer in more than 30 years to come out as gay and has been praised for his bravery by everyone, including Josh Cavallo, the Australian player whose […]

Yasmin Finney is set to star as a new version of Rose Tyler in Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary series next year.

It was meant to be an open-air museum dedicated to Chile’s LGBTQ+ community, but days after the 40-meter (131-foot) mural was completed, vandals defaced its brightly colored panels with dozens of homophobic slurs.

HE’S already made a string of hit documentaries for the BBC – now former footballer Rio Ferdinand is stepping in front of the camera again, this time with Amazon. The former Manchester United and England star turned telly pundit is currently making a trio of football-based investigations for the streaming giant.

PIERS Morgan was forced to abruptly cut off an abusive trans activist who shouted x-rated expletives at him live on air. The TalkTV host encouraged 'Jame' - who chose not to reveal her identity - to engage in a "proper debate" about trans rights.

GEMMA Collins looked incredible as she celebrated her New Look clothing launch last night. The 41-year-old showed off her weight loss wearing a retro two-piece from her range, while she partied with a celebrity crowd and her partner Rami Hawash.

Andrew Atterbury 05/17/2022 04:31 AM EDT Link CopiedTALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The ugly fight over Florida’s “Parental Rights in Education” bill has shifted from the statehouse to local school districts.In the weeks since Florida GOP Gov.

The annual Pride of Manchester Awards is a chance to celebrate the city's unsung heroes, with inspirational Mancunians being recognised for their amazing stories.

pic.twitter.com/k9SVxe0GmCThe senator was immediately interrupted with boos. After attempting to explain she wasn't trying to comment on people who transition between sexes, she was jeered again for a few moments.On Monday Lummis said, "it was never my intention to make anyone feel unwelcomed or disrespected," and apologized to those who felt that way."My reference to the existence of two sexes was intended to highlight the times in which we find ourselves, times in which the metric of biological sex is under debate with potential implications for the shared Wyoming value of equality," Lummis said in a statement, according to Oil City News."I share the fundamental belief that women and men are equal, but also acknowledge that there are biological differences and circumstances in which these differences need to be recognized," the statement read.

Jake Daniels is bravely coming out.

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Table Captain sales are now open for the 41st annual Black Tie Dinner, set for Sept. 24 at Sheraton Dallas Hotel. The dinner is presented by PNC Bank.

Gay San Francisco health advocate Gary McCoy has dropped one of the defendants in the $1.9 million lawsuit he filed May 9 after she reposted a Twitter meme accusing McCoy of murdering 1,500 people at the Tenderloin Linkage Center. He is still suing the alleged source of the offending tweet, an individual who goes by what is assumed to be a pseudonym, Karl Brandt, although that person's identity has not yet been confirmed.

first out member of the LGBTQ+ community to be White House press secretary. She is also the first Black person in the job. Previously principal deputy press secretary, she succeeds Jen Psaki, who left to join MSNBC.

A post shared by Zeb Saint One (@zebadiahsaint)Independent professional wrestler Zeb Saint recently came out. The Washington state-based wrestler will help diversify his hard-hitting sport.In a recent tweet, Saint wrote, “Self discovery update: I’m not straight.

Blackpool forward Jake Daniels, 17, is the UK’s first male professional footballer to come out publicly as gay in more than 30 years after Justin Fashanu did in 1990.

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FLETCHER, aka Cari Fletcher, has made her name through anthemic songs that crystalise the sapphic experience. Whether it’s heartbreak, healing or hope, FLETCHER has a track that you can belt your heart out to. The American singer-songwriter broke out with her hit single Undrunk, which catapulted the fast-rising artist into mainstream attention. Since then, FLETCHER has emerged as a community-binding artist armed with enough on-stage charisma and queer hits to draw in big crowds.

existential threat to both the sovereignty of Ukraine and the rights of LGBTQ+ people.In his Feb. 24 speech, President Vladimir Putin used LGBTQ+ rights as a justification for his military operation, arguing that the West sought to destroy Russian “traditional values” with their “false values.”For some LGBTQ+ Ukrainians, the war is a call to arms — both in support of their homeland and in support of their rights.

Gemma Collins has concerned fans as she reveals she’s in hospital having scans taken. “Emails whilst getting scan, a girls gotta multitask," The GC wrote on Instagram.

More bad news for Truth Social.According to a new filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Donald Trump‘s Twitter knockoff hasn’t attracted a single paying advertiser and likely won’t have any until at least next year, assuming it’s even still around then.Meanwhile, the app’s parent company, Trump Media & Technology Group, is bleeding money and “expects to incur significant losses into the foreseeable future.”In other words, this whole thing is going exactly like just about every other one of the ex-president’s business ventures.But don’t worry! Trump has a plan!Elon Musk said he would consider lifting Trump’s permanent Twitter ban should be acquire the blue bird platform for $44 billion later this year. If this happens, Trump says he’ll consider rejoining, but he’ll publish all his posts on Truth Social first then wait six hours before publishing the same content on any other site.How this is supposed to translate into revenue is anyone’s guess, but CBS News reports:In the short term, Truth Social appears to be banking on an agreement that could help bolster its user base: It will have a six-hour exclusive window on Trump’s messages, according to the filing.

Blackpool's Jake Daniels came out publicly as a gay male professional footballer, the first to do so in the UK since 1990. While Justin Fashanu was the UK's first professional footballer to come out as gay, his career was tragically cut short due to homophobia – he ended his own life in 1998. Footballer Jake, 17, told Sky Sports that he believed he was "ready to tell people my story" after coming out to his parents, his football club and teammates while letting his fans "know the real me".

Transwestern Real Estate Services is handling leasing for the building at 4211 Cedar Springs Road (at Hall Street).

Chris is one of the numerous pets waiting for a forever home at the SPCA of Texas. In May, adopters of adult dogs and cats can pick their pet’s adoption fee: $0 to $25. (Photo courtesy SPCA of Texas)

Celebrating Pride in Mexico City (Marco Ugarte/Associated Press)

3 min read After Covid-19 forced the cancellation of Mr Gay Pride Australia 2020 and 2021, the competition will be returning in 2022, joining forces with the Rainbow on the Plains Festival in Hay, New South Wales, where the finale will be hosted in November.

Karine Jean-Pierre proudly announced, “I am obviously acutely aware that my presence at this podium represents a few firsts. I am a Black, gay, immigrant woman, the first of all three of those to hold this position.

signed in April, then said, “That is absolutely appalling. Nobody should ever be facing criminal punishment for providing health care to young people.” Those who violate the law face a prison sentence of up to 10 years and a fine of up to $15,000.Oliver noted that Ivey has made her anti-transgender stances a cornerstone of her campaign as she runs for reelection this year.

Benediction is a new biopic starring Jack Lowden and Peter Capaldi as famed British poet and author Siegfried Sassoon who was sent to a psychiatric facility for his anti-war stance during WWI.Throughout his lifetime, Sassoon, who was closeted, had affairs with several different high profile men, including Prince Philipp of Hesse and actors Glen Byam Shaw and Ivor Novello. He later struggled with a crisis in faith when he converted to Catholicism.The film was written and directed by Terence Davies and is scheduled to be released in the U.K.

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Ellen DeGeneres on the Time magazine cover with the attention-grabbing title “Yep, I’m Gay.” Or more likely, while watching her sitcom Ellen, when she announced over an airport loudspeaker that she was gay. Both were great stories for us — but controversial at the time for society.Ellen’s story is perhaps one of the most storied in LGBTQ+ history. And how times have changed, and that’s partly because of Ellen, who led the way so that we wouldn’t have to be stunned at a magazine cover that blared the word “gay.”Our generation remembers what happened during those spring days in 1997, but for those who weren’t of age at that time, we can tell you Ellen’s coming-out was a tectonic pop-culture event.

The leaked draft of the Supreme Court decision by Associate Justice Samuel Alito in Dobbs v. Jackson shows that a decision overturning Roe v. Wade and Casey v.

A leaked U.S. Supreme Court opinion suggesting justices are poised to overturn abortion rights has left LGBTQ+ advocacy groups fearful that same-sex marriage could also be at risk.

Now that it seems clear the Supreme Court will take away the constitutional right to abortion, conservatives are urging the Court to attack LGBTQ rights. Ben Shapiro, the “radical conservative” founder of the right-wing website The Daily Wire is calling on the Supreme Court to overturn Obergefell, the landmark ruling that finds same-sex marriage is a constitutional right.

leaked draft of a U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade has inspired many celebrities to take to social media to condemn the vote. Politico released an initial draft opinion penned by right-wing Justice Saumel Alito which shows that the four conservative judges—Clarence Thomas, Neil Gorsuch, Amy Coney Barrett, and Brett Kavanaugh—joined with Alito in the majority decision.

Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that legalized abortion nationwide.An initial draft opinion written by right-wing Justice Samuel Alito is being circulated among the justices and was obtained by Politico, which reported on the matter Monday night.