Tag: lgbtq issues
California could become a sanctuary for trans youth
California Sen. Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco, is working to make California a refuge for trans youth from across the nation.
Pride Prom creates a safe space for LGBTQ students
The LGBTQ+ Coalition held an “Out’er Space” Pride Prom on April 21 in the Ludwick Center courtyard. It was their first in-person Pride Prom since the start of the pandemic.
Retreat considers sexism, gender identity
One of the final sessions of this year’s diversity retreat sessions focused on gender identity, sexism and gender stereotypes. About 15 community members attended the April 22 event, part of the series put on by the Center of Multicultural Services, which focused this year on justice, diversity and equity.
Gender neutral passports are a positive change
The time for gender neutral passports is finally here. The Department of State announced that people can have a passport issued with an “X” gender marking, signifying an unspecified or other gender, starting April 11.
Panel discusses the LGBTQ experience
Panelists discussed social issues within the interfaith and LGBTQ communities at the Centering LGBTQ+ Voices event hosted by Tahil Sharma and Zandra Wagoner April 7 via Zoom.
Disney’s support of Florida anti-gay bill contradicts their Pride
Despite Disney’s apparent support for the LGBTQ community with Pride merch sold at their parks, Disney CEO Bob Chapek was found to be donating to the supporters of Florida’s anti-gay House Bill 1557, known as the “Parental Rights in Education.”