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

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

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

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