MAGA May Day Rallies, NYC Subways, Joe Biden, Rufus Gifford, Scott Frantz, Sam Smith, Beyonce, Megan Thee Stallion, ‘Tiger King,’ Greg Berlanti: HOT LINKS COVIDIOTS: Pro-Trump group plans to hold MAGA May Day rallies across country amid pandemic shutdowns GRISLY: Dozens of bodies found in U-Haul trucks outside NYC funeral home Bodies treated like garbage … Continue reading MAGA May Day Rallies, NYC Subways, Joe Biden, Rufus Gifford, Scott Frantz, Sam Smith, Beyonce, Megan Thee Stallion, ‘Tiger King,’ Greg Berlanti: HOT LINKS →

For Your Consideration: Trans actors for Emmy Awards recognition Because many people are sheltering in place during COVID-19, they are seeking comfort from stories and characters on TV, online, and on streaming platforms. GLAAD is highlighting performances from trans actors playing trans roles over the past 12 months just in time for Daytime Emmys voting and looking … Continue reading For Your Consideration: Trans actors for Emmy Awards recognition →

GLAAD calls attention to Arizona House Bill 2706, seeking to ban transgender youth from participating in school sports consistent with their gender identity Source: The Hill GLAAD today called on media to focus attention on House Bill 2706, a dangerous anti-trans bill introduced by Republican Rep. Nancy Barto which has now made it to the … Continue reading GLAAD calls attention to Arizona House Bill 2706, seeking to ban transgender youth from participating in school sports consistent with their gender identity →

Nancy Pelosi ripped up Donald Trump’s State of the Union address. And now, the memes… When asked why she ripped up Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech after he had finished speaking before the House chamber last night, Nancy Pelosi told reporters, “Because it was the courteous thing to do considering the alternatives.” Speaker … Continue reading Nancy Pelosi ripped up Donald Trump’s State of the Union address. And now, the memes… →

#AM_Equality Tipsheet: November 13, 2019 TRANSGENDER AWARENESS WEEK BEGINS TODAY: The week offers a vital opportunity to advocate for the visibility, protection, dignity and rights of trans, non-binary and gender-expansive people around the world, and culminates Nov. 20 with Transgender Day of Remembrance. More from HRC.  Happy #TransWeek! Here’s a reminder that: ��There’s no “universal” … Continue reading #AM_Equality Tipsheet: November 13, 2019 →

#TransWeek: Trans stories and creators to watch in 2019 2019 has been one of the biggest years for transgender representation in media. Check out GLAAD’s Where We Are on TV Report to see that there are 26 regular and recurring transgender characters across cable, broadcast, and streaming platforms. However, there is still a long way to go … Continue reading #TransWeek: Trans stories and creators to watch in 2019 →

#AM_Equality Tipsheet: October 8, 2019 U.S. SUPREME COURT HEARING CASES **TODAY** ON PROTECTIONS FOR LGBTQ EMPLOYEES: Said HRC President Alphonso David (@AlphonsoDavid), “No one should be denied a job or fired simply because of who they are or whom they love. The growing legal consensus is that our nation’s civil rights laws protect LGBTQ people … Continue reading #AM_Equality Tipsheet: October 8, 2019 →

Sade’s trans son posts moving Instagram post thanking mom Izaak Theo Adu and mom, Sade (Photo: Instagram) Izaak Theo Adu, the 23-year-old son of iconic singer Sade, has posted a moving Instagram posting thanking his mom for her support. Izaak came out as trans in 2016. Since that time he has been documenting his transition … Continue reading Sade’s trans son posts moving Instagram post thanking mom →