June is National Indigenous History Month. We’ve collected some of our recommendations for books written by Indigenous authors. Educating ourselves is so important! via National Indigenous History Month — Our Colourful Pages
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Amidst a global pandemic, Trump’s sanctions are already as destructive as a war — Fellow Travelers
On May 6th, President Trump vetoed the Iran War Powers resolution, a bipartisan attempt that would have required him to seek congressional authorization before using military force against Iran. The next day, despite bipartisan support for the resolution, the Senate fell short of the two-thirds majority needed to override Trump’s veto. Thus, a conventional war […]… Continue reading Amidst a global pandemic, Trump’s sanctions are already as destructive as a war — Fellow Travelers
Amid isolation and protests, LGBTQ community remembers the origins of the Pride movement — The Neutral.
“The first pride was a riot” becomes an LGBTQ rallying cry in the age of coronavirus via Amid isolation and protests, LGBTQ community remembers the origins of the Pride movement — The Neutral.
J. K. Rowling, Back in the Hot Seat —
J.K. Rowling at the European premiere of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them in London, England, in 2016. (Neil Hall/Reuters) She stated the obvious, sparking a manufactured media controversy.It’s amazing what passes for news these days. J. K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series, suggested that only women menstruate and then, when prompted,… via… Continue reading J. K. Rowling, Back in the Hot Seat —
Pride Month: ‘Drive-Up Pride’ and documentary to premier featuring Casper LGBTQ+ pioneers (PHOTOS) — Oil City News
CASPER, Wyo. — Pride Month celebrations across the country are seeing changes in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Casper Pride’s festivities are also looking different this summer. Annual festivities like the Casper Pride March or Casper Pride Drag Show at the Nicolaysen Art Museum have been put on hold, but that doesn’t mean […]… Continue reading Pride Month: ‘Drive-Up Pride’ and documentary to premier featuring Casper LGBTQ+ pioneers (PHOTOS) — Oil City News
Black Lives Matter — One Minute Meditation for ME
Unable to attend #BlackLivesMatter protests but want to find a way to support the movement take a look at the range of options compiled by Black Lives Matter Australia. I also recommend taking a look at a great article by By Wilhelmina Jenkins – Unseen: Black people living with ME via Black Lives Matter — One… Continue reading Black Lives Matter — One Minute Meditation for ME
Inspiring vintage photos of the LGBTQ community — piinions
[ad_1] Throughout history, the LGBT community has had inspirational moments that were captured on camera. Photos of people kissing, hugging, and holding hands at gay pride marches in the ’70s show the community celebrating love and acceptance. Meanwhile, drag queens, Roberta Cowell, and Armistead Maupin are among the figures that inspired the generations that followed.Visit… Continue reading Inspiring vintage photos of the LGBTQ community — piinions
New Trump appointee to foreign aid agency has denounced liberal democracy and ‘our homo-empire’ — NationofChange
Merritt Corrigan has a history of denouncing liberal democracy and has said that the country is in the clutches of a “homo-empire” that pushes a “tyrannical LGBT agenda.” via New Trump appointee to foreign aid agency has denounced liberal democracy and ‘our homo-empire’ — NationofChange
Queering Media — LGBT+ Student Stories
Media is nortorious for getting LGBTQ+ representation wrong. Whether that is queerbaiting, over-the-top stereotypes or overtly offensive caricatures, it seems like my twitter is constantly filled with examples of the media misrepresenting the LGBTQ+ community. via Queering Media — LGBT+ Student Stories
LGBTQ+ Book Recommendations! —
Hello bibliophiles! This week started LGBTQ Book Month along with Pride Month. In honor and recognition of this, I wanted to recommend some literature that you should pick up if you have not already. As a cisgender, heterosexual, white women, I know that my words are not speaking from experience, but I want to share […]… Continue reading LGBTQ+ Book Recommendations! —